Opinion

Be Prepared for a World of 7 Billion

20 October 2011

Media Advisory

UNFPA Report Cites Challenges, Opportunities as World Population Passes 7 Billion

17 October 2011

In the News

Challenges Loom as World Population Hits 7 Billion

17 October 2011

News

Addressing Low Fertility in a World of 7 Billion: Macedonians Try Financial Incentives

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.

13 October 2011

Statement

Older Persons in a World of 7 Billion

01 October 2011

News

A Week of Progress for Women and Children

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

21 September 2011

News

Scaling-up Access to Long-term Family Planning Methods in Northern Ethiopia

Ethiopiua's ambitious Health Extension Worker Programme is delivering reproductive health choices to women in their communities, including , more options for long-term, voluntary family planning.

20 September 2011

News

Dynamism of Young People Cited as a Cause for Optimism in a World of 7 Billion

With the world's population projected to top 7 billion next month, the United Nations launched the 7 Billion Actions global initiative-bringing together governments,businesses , the media and individuals to confront the challenges and seize the opportunities offered by the milestone. Photo :UN Photo/Paulo Filgueiras

14 September 2011

In the News

Empowering Women and Girls is Key to Address World’s Challenges

13 September 2011

In the News

As Global Population Nears 7 Billion, UN Capitalizes on New Opportunities

The panel featured UN Secretary -General Dan Ki-moon and UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Dabatunde Osotimehin as well as Sheri S. McCoy, vice chairman of Johnson & Johnson; Carsten Staur, permanent representative of Denmark to the United Nations and Naveen Salvadurai, co-founder of Foursquare, among others. Photo: UN Photo/Paulo Filgueiras

14 September 2011

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