Publication date

Feb 2019

Author

US Census Bureau, UNFPA, USAID

Resources

Measuring Migration in a Census

This paper introduces key concepts and variables to achieve international data comparability, which requires that national statistics offices work with the same concepts and definitions. It covers essential concepts for the measurement, analysis and tabilation of internal and international migration.

This technical note is part of a series on Select Topics in International Censuses, exploring matters of interest to the international statistical community. 

Publication date

16 March 2019

Author

UNFPA

Resources

New Methodology: a hybrid census to generate spatially disaggregated population estimates

This technical brief provides information about the method and potential of the hybrid census, where traditional census data are combined with the newest geospatial technology. It aims to help optimize the accuracy of population data in countries or territories with hard-to-reach areas, where traditional enumeration is challenging.

Publication date

Jun 2019

Author

UNFPA

Resources

Guidelines on Collecting Data for SDG Indicator 5.6.1 in National Household Surveys

This technical brief provides guidance on collecting data for Sustainable Development Goal 5.6.1 in national household surveys. SDG target 5.6.1 is defined as the proportion of women aged 15-49 years (married or in union) who make their own decision on sexual relations, use of contraceptive, and health care.

 

 

News

Venezuelan volunteers provide humanitarian relief to migrants, refugees

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Venezuelan migrants on the Colombian border. © Tomer Urwicz
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Publication date

Jul 2019

Author

UNFPA

Number of pages

34

Publication

UNFPA Strategy for the 2020 Round of Population & Housing Censuses (2015-2024)

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News

Dignity and strength: Venezuelan refugees and migrants in Colombia

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Large numbers of people are bypassing immigration controls as they exit Venezuela. © Tomer Urwicz
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News

Digital revolution comes to Viet Nam census

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Census data is essential for creating policies and making investments that meet the needs of all people. © UN Vietnam/Aidan Dockery
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News

“We expect respect,” say migrants and refugees

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Hatidza* (right) fled the threat of violence in their home country. She is receiving psychosocial support from a UNFPA-supported women's and girls' centre in Bosnia and Herzegovina. © UNFPA/Almir Budimlic
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Updates

In 1994, a revolution started – it's time we finish it

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Maria did not know how to avoid pregnancy. © UNFPA Moldova/Dan Gutu
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Updates

Spotlight on Kenya ahead of the Nairobi Summit

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President Uhuru Kenyatta and UNFPA Executive Director hailed the strong partnership between the Government of Kenya and UNFPA, which will jointly convene the Nairobi Summit on ICPD25 in November. Image courtesy of PSCU.
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