The United Nations Holds a Population Conference
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- Series: Great Events from History II: Ecology and the Environment Series
- Categories: Social Issues, Reform, and Protest, Diplomacy, International Relations, Foreign Affairs, Environmental Issues
- Subcategories: Organizations, Agencies, Institutions, Ecology, Environment, Conservation, Demographics, Population
- Curriculum: American History 1951-present, 20th & 21st Century European History, Latin American History, African History, Asian History
- Geographical Location: Mexico
- Date: August 6-14, 1984
Article abstract: The United Nations convened a second international governmental conference with delegates from 147 countries who proposed population policies and programs for the next decade.
Summary of Event
An International Conference on Population was held in Mexico City in August, 1984, during which developments and achievements of the preceding decade were reviewed and further ideas for implementing the World Population Plan of Action were endorsed. The 147 government delegations were in remarkable agreement about the importance of taking action...
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