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Lighting the way for women and girls
Shining star: An engineer, Mary helps girls engage in their studies.
© UNFPA/Jadwiga Figula
11 July 2023
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News
Fear and optimism as world population poised to reach 8 billion – amid historic fertility slowdown
- 11 July 2022
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Press Release
World set to reach 8 billion people on 15 November 2022
11 July 2022
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Statement
World Population Day Statement 2022
07 July 2022
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With COVID-19 heralding possible fertility changes, leaders must urgently support women’s rights and choices
- 08 July 2021
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Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem’s Message on World Population Day
Published on: 11/07/2021
The COVID19 pandemic has compromised health care systems particularly in the area of sexual and reproductive health. As the international community observes World Population Day (11 July), UNFPA advises against reactionary policy responses, which can be extremely harmful if they violate rights, health and choices.
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