President Donald Trump and his administration commemorated the fifth anniversary of the Geneva Consensus Declaration last week, spotlighting a coalition of 32 nations asserting that no international organization holds authority to impose abortion policy.
The event highlighted protecting human life, strengthening family integrity and upholding national sovereignty, in contrast to the Biden administration’s withdrawal from the agreement in 2021.
Trump’s message, delivered in a letter read to attendees, reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding unborn children.
“My administration is steadfastly devoted to restoring a culture that values the inherent dignity of every child,” the letter stated, emphasizing family as the foundation for thriving communities and the intrinsic worth of every individual.
The president highlighted the administration’s focus on aligning domestic and foreign policy with these moral imperatives.
Jim O’Neill, deputy secretary of health and human services, praised the United States’ return to the declaration in January and framed pro-life policies as central to societal well-being.
“When radical agendas reject biological realities that shape society, they threaten the stability of communities,” O’Neill said, according to The Daily Signal.
O’Neill outlined concrete actions, including reinstating the Mexico City Policy, which blocks U.S. funding to foreign organizations that promote abortion and removing “trans” flags from federal facilities.
He also condemned taxpayer-funded procedures for minors that could produce irreversible effects, emphasizing the need to shield children from interventions that may compromise their health or development.
These measures, O’Neill explained, represent the administration’s broader commitment to defending life domestically and internationally.
Deputy Secretary of State Chris Landau stressed the importance of national sovereignty in shaping domestic policies on family and health.
“Every country has the right to set its own policies without outside interference,” he said, noting global challenges such as declining birth rates.
Landau praised the Geneva Consensus Declaration for its focus on women’s health, family cohesion and community strength, portraying sovereignty as essential to both domestic stability and international relations.
Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) emphasized international pro-life advocacy, highlighting the risks of abortion pills in developing countries where medical oversight is limited.
He described the Geneva Consensus as a framework for nations to uphold life and family values while contrasting it with pro-abortion initiatives promoted by the United Nations.
Smith called for accountability and transparency, urging governments to protect women and children from unsafe medical practices abroad.
The anniversary event, hosted by the Institute of Women’s Health, brought together lawmakers, global officials and Trump administration representatives to reaffirm commitments to life, family and sovereignty.
Speakers criticized UN-led abortion advocacy for conflicting with human rights standards, citing selective enforcement in nations including China, Saudi Arabia and Venezuela, according to LifeSite News.
Officials stressed that these policies exemplify practical application of the Geneva Consensus principles: defending life from conception to natural death, fortifying families and ensuring nations maintain control over social and cultural decisions.
By linking moral imperatives to governance, the Trump administration framed protecting life and family as essential to domestic policy and international diplomacy.
The gathering underscored the administration’s ongoing dedication to safeguarding unborn children while promoting national sovereignty and the self-determination of nations worldwide.
