News

10 things you didn’t know about the world’s population

These 10 facts about the world show signs of enormous progress – yet still not enough. © UNFPA/Anna Adhikari

13 April 2015

Statement

The Power of the Adolescent Girl: Vision for 2030

11 October 2015

News

African Union leaders pledge to invest in promise of young people

Young people must be prioritized, African Union leaders declared at a high-level meeting yesterday. Youth like Luwiza Lewis, in Malawi, demonstrate how opportunities can translate into lasting progress. © UNFPA Malawi

30 September 2015

News

In region assaulted by Boko Haram, women, young people key to stability

The crisis caused by the Boko Haram insurgency threatens to undermine development throughout the region. Girls in northern Nigeria. © UNFPA Nigeria/Ololade Daniel

26 September 2015

News

Safeguarding Malawi’s young people

Sophie stands in front of the Namwera Health Centre, where she attends Safeguard Young People programmes and activities. © UNFPA Malawi/ Hope Ngwira

08 June 2015

News

Youth empowerment, education, employment key to future development

Much of the world is poised to reap a demographic dividend. But to do this, countries must invest in young people. Students in Cotonou, Benin. © UNFPA Benin/Ollivier Girard

01 June 2015

News

School campaign aims to help Côte d’Ivoire reap demographic dividend

Students in Daoukro, Côte d’Ivoire. Young people are poised to transform the country's future. But to do so, they must be empowered, educated and employed. © UNFPA Cote d'Ivoire

29 May 2015

Speech

48th session of the Commission on Population and Development

13 April 2015

News

Conflict-affected youth become new generation of leaders in Colombia

Viviana with other leaders from the Youth Roundtable, which promotes youth participation, sexual and reproductive health and rights, and the prevention of adolescent pregnancies. © PANDI/ UNFPA Colombia

26 January 2015

Resources

State of World Population 2014 - Press Release

Resource date: 2014

Author: UNFPA

Publisher: UNFPA

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