The aim of the Summit was to reinvigorate commitment to the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) Programme of Action. We are at a crossroad in Europe.
The Countdown 2030 Europe Consortium brings together 15 leading national and Brussels-based non-governmental organisations. We draw on our 10-year track record as a key influencer in
Yesterday, UN member states gathered for the first ever High-level meeting (HLM) on Universal Health Coverage (UHC). It was an exciting day with the agreement of a ground-breaking political
The new European Parliament has entered into office on 2 July, triggering one question: will the new European political landscape threaten the promotion and respect
Despite the rise of ultra-conservatism and populism in Europe driving a backlash on women’s reproductive safety and care, policies and funding for global development and
The European Union increases its 2019 budget for development cooperation, including sexual and reproductive health and rights and family planning, by €32.56 million. We welcome
Countdown 2030 Europe will be hosting a panel discussion during the European Development Days entitled “No health without rights: women and girls decide”. To be
By Astrid Valentiner, Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevölkerung (DSW) A new study was conducted by the Berlin Institute for Population and Development on behalf of the Deutsche
By Mette Kirstine Schmidt, Danish Family Planning Association (C2030E partner) The session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is an amazing opportunity to learn
Countdown 2030 Europe welcomes the €12.5 million increase in the EU’s 2018 budget line dedicated to human development under the Development Cooperation Instrument (DCI). This
