News

Ending maternal deaths in a world of 8 billion: How midwives save lives

calendar_today17 November 2022

Simmaly and Amina attending an event honouring midwives earlier this year. © UNFPA Lao PDR
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UNFPA and Cecilie Waagner launch AI-generated NFT collection

calendar_today15 November 2022

UNFPA and Cecilie Waagner launch AI-generated NFT collection

UNFPA and Cecilie Waagner launch AI-generated NFT collection

To commemorate the world population becoming #8BillionStrong, UNFPA is launching its first-ever NFT collection with digital artist Cecilie Waagner Falkenstrøm. Learn more here.

Press release

UNFPA and Artist Cecilie Waagner Falkenstrøm Launch AI-Generated NFT Collection to Celebrate Global Population Reaching 8 Billion

calendar_today15 November 2022

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Press release

As the world’s population hits 8 billion people, UN calls for solidarity in advancing sustainable development for all

calendar_today14 November 2022

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The world population reaches 8 billion people

calendar_today15 November 2022

The world population reaches 8 billion people

The world population reaches 8 billion people

8 billion people. That is now the size of our human family.

UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem explains why this is both a milestone for humanity and a moment for reflection.

Learn more here.

Events

Day of 8 Billion – Celebrated on the Margins of the International Conference on Family Planning

calendar_today15 November 2022

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Events

Day of 8 Billion

calendar_today15 November 2022

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8 Billion Strong: A world of infinite possibilities

calendar_today04 November 2022

8 Billion Strong: A world of infinite possibilities

8 Billion Strong: A world of infinite possibilities

A world of 8 billion people is a world of infinite possibilities. See what this milestone for humanity means for both people and the planet.

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A world of infinite possibilities

calendar_today31 August 2022

A world of infinite possibilities

A world of infinite possibilities

We are on the verge of a world of 8 billion people; a world of infinite possibilities, but only if all people have rights and choices.

If we work together, as one global community committed to change, we will create a resilient world where both people and the planet can thrive.

See what UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is doing to ensure rights and choices for all.