What do young people really think about having kids?

Published on: 12/08/2025

We hit the streets of New York to ask young people a simple question: Do you want to have kids?

Hear what they have to say and join UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—to support their freedom to choose their own lives.

International Consultancy: Lead Evaluation Consultant

  • Level: P-3
  • Contract type: Consultancy
  • Closing date: 26 May 2025 05:00 PM (America/New_York)
  • Duty station: Cairo, Egypt

International Consultancy : Young Evaluator Cairo, Egypt

  • Level: P-2
  • Contract type: Consultancy
  • Closing date: 26 May 2025 05:00 PM (America/New_York)
  • Duty station: Cairo, Egypt

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