Combined statement by civil society organizations at the sixth Asian and Pacific Population Conference, Bangkok, 16-20 September 2013

The following statement was delivered on behalf of Civil Society Organizations in Asia and the Pacific at the Sixth Asian and Pacific Population Conference. While acknowledging progress made, the statement points at continuing challenges, specifically related to gender equality and sexual rights. The statement calls, among other things, for a fair and transparent monitoring process of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and strengthening accountability mechanisms.