World Population Day

World Population Day 2022: Quotes and special messages to share on the occasion

World Population Day first came into existence in 1987 when the global population reached 5 billion. The United Nations celebrated the day on 11 July after getting influenced by the celebration of ‘Five Billion Day’.

World Population Day 2022: Why awareness about the health and rights of women is crucial in the pandemic era

The COVID-19 pandemic further exposed the inequalities in matters of access to healthcare, contraceptives and other medical facilities. In this context, it is necessary for member states of the UN to embark on awareness campaigns to highlight family planning as well as sexual and reproductive rights

World Population Day 2022: Theme, history, significance of day marked to create awareness about overpopulation problems

World Population Day 2022 theme is 'A world of 8 billion: Towards a resilient future for all - Harnessing opportunities and ensuring rights and choices for all'

Sexual and reproductive health: 'How did my wife develop an infection?'

An infection after a sterilisation set off three years of pain, a bewildering runaround of hospitals, growing debt, and eventually a hysterectomy for 27-year-old Susheela Devi of Rajasthan’s Dausa district

Sexual and reproductive health: ‘Clients even in my ninth month of pregnancy’

With four miscarriages, an alcoholic husband, and the loss of her factory job, Delhi-based Honey turned to sex work when pregnant a fifth time, and has lived with an STD since

World Population Day 2020: India set to overtake China by 2027, but its population problem has a silver lining

India’s total fertility rate fell from 5.9 children per woman in 1950 to 2.2 children per woman in 2020. This is very close to the replacement level fertility of 2.1 children per woman

World Population Day 2020: India need to focus on quality health care for all in the post-COVID-19 era

With the private health sector failing to provide equitable healthcare, we should consider regulations to ensure it acts in the people's interests and not in the quest for profits.

World Population Day 2020: Human population expected to hit 8.5 bn in 10 yrs, say UN estimates

A UNFPA report, State of World Population 2020, said that more than four million girls are likely to be subjected to female genital mutilation and 12 million may be forced into marriage this year.

World Population Day 2020: How COVID-19 pandemic disrupted sexual and reproductive health services for women

According to a UNFPA report, around 7 million unintended pregnancies are expected to occur if the COVID-19 lockdown carries on for six months and there are major disruptions to health services

Giriraj Singh calls for revoking voting rights of couples with over two children, says population explosion disturbing 'social harmony'

Union minister Giriraj Singh on Thursday expressed alarm over the 'population explosion' in the country since Independence.