World Population Day: Why everyone must be counted as they are | Support for survivors of sexual violence in Mali | More
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Ensuring rights and choices for all since 1969
Today, as we mark World Population Day, we list four reasons why every member of the human family, now 8 billion strong around the globe, must be counted as they are. Yet for millions — the world’s most vulnerable among them — this right continues to go unrealized. "For humanity to progress, people must be counted, wherever they are and whoever they are — in all their diversity," UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem says. We introduce some of the census surveyors who are doing just that, collecting data with sensitivity and care. Meanwhile, a joint UN statement calls upon the global community to strengthen access to a comprehensive package of sexual and reproductive health services as part of universal health coverage. In Mali, 15-year-old Maiga is one of many women and girls receiving support for physical, sexual and psychological violence at a crucial health care centre; she shares her deeply personal story. In Zambia, amid devastating drought, cases of child marriage, HIV and hunger are on the rise for women and girls, and UNFPA is providing support for mobile clinics. Thanks for reading.
Every member of the human family, now 8 billion strong around the globe, has the right to be counted. Yet for millions – the world’s most vulnerable among them – this right continues to go unrealized. Here's what needs to be done.
The job of a census surveyor may sound simple, but it can be an incredibly complicated process. Meet some of the people who do it with the utmost care.
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At 15 years old, Maiga is one of many women and girls in Mali receiving support for physical, sexual and psychological violence at a crucial care centre. She tells her story.
Amid devastating drought, cases of child marriage, HIV and hunger are on the rise for women and girls in Zambia, and UNFPA is supporting mobile clinics.
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08 - 17 July: High-level Political Forum
11 July: World Population Day
Senior Human Resource Economist - National Population Commission Secretariat
3 个月I am delighted to have chaired the World Population Day commemoration in my country. It is indeed worth celebrating. We must redouble our efforts as stakeholders in our shared goals of improving the quality of life of all people.
Subject Master & Local Conservationist
4 个月This is a sad scenario. As world population day is celebrated, my country (PNG) carried out its national census this year after delayed since 2020. The effectiveness for the roll out of the National census is very poor.
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4 个月Exciting day
Director
4 个月Vale
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