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In the wake of the world’s population reaching 5 billion people,Ìý. The purpose of this day is to bring attention to the environmental and social impacts of rapid population growth.

calls for a commitment to addressing the unfinished business of theÌýÌýAt ICPD, 179 governments adopted aÌýÌýthat called for all people to have equal access to comprehensive reproductive health care.

In addition, it recognized that reproductive health and women’s empowerment are inextricably linked, and that both are necessary for the advancement of society.

This World Population Day, we’re celebrating the work of ¾«¶«Ó°Òµ’s Charities nonprofit member, Population Connection.

Part of Population Connection’s mission is to advocate for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).

UNFPA is the world’s largest provider of family planning services. Its work increases contraceptive access, eliminates the practice of female genital mutilation/cutting, and offers critical services in humanitarian crises. Over 180 countries contribute to UNFPA, and it operates in over 150 nations.ÌýClickÌýÌýto learn more about some of UNFPA’s programs.

What’s Changed Since the First World Population Day 30 Years Ago?

.ÌýThis World Population Day, let’s vow to fulfill the commitments made in Cairo in 1994, beginning with a serious investment in international family planning assistance, and let’s work to prevent — through voluntary, rights-based fertility decline —Ìý.

What Can You Do to Support World Population Day?Ìý

1. Join Population Connection:ÌýÌýof Population Connection today to join their mission to educate young people and advocate for progressive action to stabilize the global population at a sustainable level.
2. Speak out:ÌýRaise your voice in support of women and girls around the world and helpÌýÌýabout the pressing nature of our population challenges.
3. Stay updated:Ìý, onÌý, andÌý.
4. Spread the word:ÌýHave aÌýÌýaddress your class, community group, or organization. There is never any fee.
5. Support Population Connection:ÌýSupport Population Connection’sÌýmission by providing sustainable, year-round funding.ÌýOne of the most cost-efficient ways to do this is to donate to them via payroll deduction through your employer’s workplace giving program (Don’t have a program?ÌýÌýto have your employer contact our team.)Ìý

World Population Video:

Watch human population grow from 1 CE to present and see projected growth in under six minutes. , one of Population Education’s most popular teaching tools, was updated in 2015 and is now more accurate than ever with all dots placed using GIS.Ìý