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Episcopal Church

Dated February 18, 2004

The following is a true copy of a Resolution adopted by the Executive Council at its meeting on February 9 -12, 2004, in Tampa, Florida, at which a quorum was present and voting.

Resolved, That the Episcopal Church affirm that the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) held in Cairo, Egypt established an important plan of action to ensure access to education, health care, and family planning for all the world’s citizens; and be it further

Resolved, That the Episcopal Church recognize that the ICPD made a fundamental shift in recognizing the pivotal role that women play in securing health and well-being for themselves, their families, and their communities; and be it further

Resolved, That the Episcopal Church affirm on this, the tenth anniversary of Cairo, its commitment to the implementation of the Program of Action and the role of the United Nations and UNFPA in doing so, and be it further

Resolved, That the Episcopal Church recognizes that the Millennium Development Goals are consistent with and supportive of the Cairo Program of Action, and be it further