Sarah B. Barnes

Jay Gribble

So often in conversations about demography, the discussion is data-heavy and alarmist, looking at population trends from the 30,000-foot view and leaving out the individual needs of the people. The International Conference on Population Development (1994 in Cairo) was a watershed moment that led to a prioritization of individual needs in development and its Program of Action led to the steering committee of UNFPA and their work on SRHR. 30 years since the Cairo conference makes it an opportune time to highlight the people behind the trends, persistent inequities, and some solutions. 