Dominican Republic joins Geneva Consensus Declaration on women’s health and family

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic has formally joined the Geneva Consensus Declaration on the Promotion of Women’s Health and the Strengthening of the Family, an initiative focused on women’s opportunities, the protection of life, family and access to health.

The country’s accession was formalized through an agreement signed by Foreign Minister Víctor O. Bisonó Haza, U.S. Ambassador to the Dominican Republic Leah Francis Campos, and Bethany Kozma, secretary of the Geneva Consensus Declaration and director of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Global Affairs.

During the ceremony, Bisonó said the Dominican Republic’s participation recognizes each state’s sovereign right to establish its own policies according to its Constitution, laws and national circumstances. He also emphasized the country’s commitment to equality before the law and to expanding opportunities for women.

By joining the declaration, the Dominican Republic recognizes women’s and girls’ human rights, equal opportunities in political, economic and public life, improved access to health and development, and stronger health systems for women and children at risk.

The declaration also identifies the family as a fundamental unit of society and calls for public policies that support women, girls and families while recognizing governments’ responsibility to establish health policies according to their national priorities.

The initiative encourages participating countries to cooperate in multilateral forums, including the United Nations system, to promote its principles through dialogue and international cooperation.

Launched in 2020 under the first Trump administration, the Geneva Consensus Declaration brings together countries around commitments related to women’s health, life and family.