History of world population day

1. HISTORY OF WORLD
POPULATION DAY

2. • In 1989, World Population Day 2023 was established by the Governing Council of the United National Development Programme as an outgrowth of the interest generated by the Day of Five
Billion, which was observed on 11 July, 1987. By the time, now it is necessary to generate awareness among the public about the population issues and the impact they have on development and
the environment.
• Several organizations like United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA), governments, and non-governmental organizations organize educational activities and other events on this day.
• The United Nations General Assembly by resolution 45/216 of December 1990, decided to continue observing World Population Day raises awareness of population issues like their relations to the
environment and development. On 11 July, 1990, the day was first marked in more than 90 countries. Since then, a number of UNFPA country offices and other organizations and institutions
commemorate World Population Day in partnership with governments and civil society.
 Non-discrimination: On the basis of race, sex, language, religion, political affiliation, age, economic status, disability status, place of residence, marital status, etc. information regarding family
planning and services cannot be restricted.
 Available: It is the duty of the country to ensure that family planning commodities and services are accessible to everyone.
 Acceptable: In a proper manner contraceptive measures and information must be provided while respecting both modern medical ethics and cultures.
 Good quality: Information regarding family planning must be accurate.
 Informed decision-making: Each individual must be empowered to make reproductive choices with full autonomy, free of pressure, and coercion.
 Privacy and Confidentiality: When seeking family planning, information, and services, all individuals must enjoy the right to privacy.
 Participation: Countries must ensure active and informed participation of individuals in decisions that affect them, including health issues.
 Accountability: It is the duty of all leaders, policymakers, health systems, and education systems to be accountable to the people in making them realise the human right to family planning.
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