United Nations Adopts Landmark Resolution on Adolescents and
Youth NEW YORK, NY—Late Friday at the 45th Session of the United
Nations Commission on Population and Development (CPD), member
states issued a bold resolution in support of young people’s
sexual and reproductive health and human rights. This victory
comes on the heels of a UNICEF report released this week
highlighting the challenges the largest-ever generation of young
people face—including HIV/AIDS, violence and unintended
pregnancy—and reaffirms international agreements including the
1994 United Nations International Conference on Population and
Development Programme of Action (ICPD). “This CPD is one of the
most important events to take place - to talk about young
people, for young people and with young people,” said Kgomotso
Papo, speaking on behalf of the South African Delegation during
the closing plenary. “We must remove all barriers that
compromise the health, well-being and development of youth; and
ensure the right of every individual to