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What if you couldn’t make any life choices?

July 10, 2025

Imagine waking up in a world where your voice is silenced – by other people, or by fear.

A world where your choices are made for you and your body is not your own.

For too many women and girls, this isn’t fiction. It’s just everyday life.

This World Population Day, join UNFPA—the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency—to help ensure that every woman and girl enjoys the freedom to make her own choices.

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Equality for All 8 Billion People: World Population Day 2023

July 12, 2023

This World Population Day, join UNFPA in promoting the rights of women and girls in a world that's 8 Billion Strong.

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With COVID-19 heralding possible fertility changes, leaders must urgently support women’s rights and choices

08 July 2021
A mobile health clinic, supported by UNFPA and the Spotlight Initiative, brings critical family planning and other services to underserved parts of Mozambique. ©UNFPA Mozambique/Mbuto Machili
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Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem’s Message on World Population Day

July 11, 2021

The COVID19 pandemic has compromised health care systems particularly in the area of sexual and reproductive health. As the international community observes World Population Day (11 July), UNFPA advises against reactionary policy responses, which can be extremely harmful if they violate rights, health and choices. 

World Population Day 2021

11 July 2021

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Secretary-General's message on World Population Day

11 July 2020
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Putting the brakes on COVID-19: Safeguarding the health and rights of women and girls

11 July 2020
The global community must show solidarity to survive the pandemic, says UNFPA's Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem.
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Peace in the home: safeguarding the health and rights of women and girls – even during COVID-19

11 July 2020
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World Population Day 2020

11 July 2020

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