World Population Day: From significance to theme, here is everything you need to know

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• Jul 11, 2023 | Dhupali Das

World Population Day is observed each year on July 11. The global population is rapidly growing, bringing with it a slew of...

Digital Desk: World Population Day is observed each year on July 11. The global population is rapidly growing, bringing with it a slew of new challenges and issues. Poverty, economic problems, and maternal health are only a few of the issues exacerbated by the expanding population. World Population Day serves as a reminder to strive towards tackling these concerns and striving for a better future for everyone on the globe. The annual observance strives to promote awareness and educate people about the global population and the issues that it poses.

Theme 2023

The theme of this year's event has been designated by the United Nations as "Unleashing the Power of Gender Equality: Lifting the Voices of Women and Girls to Unlock Our World's Infinite Possibilities."

History

World Population Day was established by the United Nations in 1989. Dr. KC Zachariah proposed the concept to commemorate the day when the global population hit five billion on July 11, 1987.

World Population Day was first observed on July 11, 1990, in more than 90 nations. Since then, a number of UNFPA country offices, as well as other organizations and institutions, have commemorated this Day in collaboration with governments and civil societies.

Significance

The goal of World Population Day is to bring attention to serious concerns affecting the world population. It focuses on the difficulties that women confront, as well as economic instability and poverty.

The observance serves as a reminder to make deliberate efforts to improve people's lives and create a brighter future. The United Nations observes this day with the purpose of creating a society in which everyone has a bright future full of opportunity. It also coincides with the aim of the Sustainable Development Goals 2030, which strive for a sustainable future for all.

World Population Day inspires individuals and organizations to take constructive action by raising awareness and understanding of the global population. It serves as a forum to fight for gender equality and to empower women and girls, acknowledging their critical role in making a better society.