Unleashing the power of gender Equality: Uplifting the voices of women and girls...
World Population Day is observed on July 11 each year. The global population is increasing rapidly, increasing a range of challenges and issues. Poverty, economic concerns, and maternal health are just a few of the areas affected by the growing population.
World Population Day serves as a reminder to work towards addressing these issues and striving for a better future for everyone on the planet. The annual observance aims to raise awareness and educate people about the global population and its associated challenges.
The United Nations has designated the theme for this year's event as "Unleashing the power of gender Equality: Uplifting the voices of women and girls to unlock our world's infinite possibilities."
The United Nations established World Population Day in 1989. The initiative was proposed by Dr. KC Zachariah to mark the day when the global population reached five billion on July 11, 1987.
World Population Day was first celebrated on 11 July 1990 in more than 90 countries. From then onwards, in partnership with governments and civil societies, a number of UNFPA country offices and other organizations and institutions commemorate this Day.
World Population Day aims to shed light on the pressing issues related to the global population. It emphasizes the challenges faced by women, economic crises, and poverty.
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