CPD58 - Commission on Population and Development (2025)

United Nations Headquarters, New York

The fifty-eighth session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD) will convene to deliberate on key population and development issues, focusing on the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) at the global, regional, and national levels.

The session’s discussions will be aligned with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, emphasizing population dynamics, health, and well-being as cornerstones of sustainable development.

PMNCH side events

Monday, 7 April 13:15-14:30, ET World Health Day 2025: Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures - SDG3 and the constellation of care Sponsors:  Governments of the Netherlands, Norway, and South Africa WHO, HRP, PMNCH Location: In-person only at UNHQ Conf Rm 11 and virtual on UN Web TV	Wednesday,  9 April 13:15-14:30, ET Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights as Catalyst for Social and Economic Rights: Advancing Health, Equity and Development Sponsors: Governments of Brazil, Colombia, and South Africa, PMNCH, WHO, HRP, and UNFPA  Location: UNHQ Conf Rm 4 and virtual on UN Web TV	Wednesday,  9 April 13:15-14:30, ET Uniting for the Future to Strengthen Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights for All Sponsors: Governments of Finland, Sweden, and Norway, FCDO, MSI Reproductive Choices, Fos Feminista, IPPF, PMNCH, Youth Can, Ipas, Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights, Vaestoliitto, She Decides, DSW   Location: UNHQ room TBC
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WHO Side Events

9 April, 13:15-14:30

Health, well-being, and inclusion for all through equitable access to assistive technology

Sponsors: WHO

Location: UNHQ Conf Rm 11

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Thursday, 10 April

10 April, 13:15-14:30

Advancing health equity: universal access to health products

Sponsors: WHO, [others TBC]

Location: UNHQ Conf Rm 8 and virtual on UN Web TV

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Other WCAH events

On the sidelines of CPD 58,  join us for a discussion on why investments in health, including in sexual and reproductive health, are critical to boosting socioeconomic progress and building resilient health systems. Register Here	The discussion will underscore the critical role of midwifery in addressing maternal and newborn health and foster commitments to scale up quality midwifery models of care worldwide. Across two dynamic panel discussions, the event will bring together global champions - member states, philanthropy, civil society and professional associations - to explore evidence-based interventions and strategies to accelerate progress towards SDG 3 (health) and SDG 5 (gender equality), as well as the Every Woman Every Newborn Everywhere (EWENE) targets. Register Here

Key Agenda Items

1. Election of Officers:
   The session will open with the election of the new Chair and officers, as per the rules of procedure of the functional commissions of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

2. Adoption of the Agenda and Organizational Matters:
   Delegates will adopt the provisional agenda (E/CN.9/2024/L.2) and review the organizational arrangements for the session.

3. General Debate:
   The General Debate will focus on two critical themes:

   • Actions for further implementation of the ICPD Programme of Action: Assessing progress, challenges, and opportunities at global, regional, and national levels.
   • Ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all ages: Deliberating on strategies to advance health and well-being across all population groups.

   Documentation:

   • Report of the Secretary-General on ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being.
   • Report of the Secretary-General on financial flows for implementing the ICPD Programme of Action.

4. Programme Implementation and Future Work:
   Discussions will include updates on demographic trends and the progress of work in the field of population by the Population Division of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs.

5. Provisional Agenda for the Fifty-Ninth Session:
   Delegates will consider and adopt the provisional agenda for the next session in 2026.

6. Adoption of the Report:
   The session will conclude with the adoption of the report on its outcomes.

Advancing Women, Children, and Adolescents’ Health (WCAH)

The CPD58 provides a critical platform for integrating Women, Children, and Adolescents’ Health (WCAH) into population and development discussions. PMNCH emphasizes the need for Member States and stakeholders to:

1. Prioritize health equity: Ensure universal access to healthcare services, especially for women, children, and adolescents, in line with the WHA77 resolution on reducing maternal, newborn, and child mortality and morbidity.
2. Invest in SRHR: Strengthen sexual and reproductive health and rights as a cornerstone of sustainable development and population health.
3. Address demographic challenges: Tackle the health implications of population trends, including aging, urbanization, and migration.
4. Strengthen data systems: Support demographic data collection and analysis to inform evidence-based policies and programs for health and development.

Call to Action

The CPD58 is a pivotal moment to reinforce the commitment to the ICPD Programme of Action and ensure that health, equity, and dignity remain central to population and development policies.

PMNCH calls on all participants to:

• Advocate for investments in health systems that prioritize the needs of women, children, and adolescents.
• Foster partnerships across sectors to address the interlinkages between population dynamics and health.
• Amplify the voices of youth, women, and marginalized groups in shaping policies that affect their lives.