On UN Day, Secretary-General Tells Students to Make a World 7 Billion "Strong"
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On UN Day, Secretary-General Tells Students to Make a World 7 Billion "Strong"
calendar_today24 October 2011
Twelfth and eleventh-grade students of New Exploration into Science, Mathematics and Technology(NEST) School hold up their signs, on the theme "I Am One of Seven Billion", as they await an address by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for UN Day. Photo :UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe
Addressing Low Fertility in a World of 7 Billion: Macedonians Try Financial Incentives
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Addressing Low Fertility in a World of 7 Billion: Macedonians Try Financial Incentives
calendar_today13 October 2011
Although the global population is increasing rapidly, demographic trends in different parts of the world diverge wildly. In many parts of Europe, for example, low birth rates have led to declining and ageing populations. Here's a report from The former Republic of Macedonia, one of the countries featured in the 2011 State of World Population.
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon(second from right) applaudes among members of the audience at the "Every Women,Every Child" event in support of the Global Strategy for Women's and Children's Health. Photo:UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe