On 1-2 October 2018 the UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) hosted the Regional Conference on Population and Development (ICPD+25). This event is dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the Cairo International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and addresses the progress made at the national level in implementing the Conference outcomes as well as dynamics of population growth in the UNECE member states. Ukraine at the Conference is represented by the delegation headed by the Deputy Minister of Social Policy for European Integration Oleksandra Churkina.

On October 2nd O.Churkina in the framework of the panel discussion "Inequality, social inclusion and rights" presented the achievements of Ukraine in ensuring gender equality, fostering partnership of governmental and public structures in the implementation of the non-discrimination strategy for children and youth, inclusive support for people with disabilities.