Statement

The Secretary-General's Message on World Population Day

11 July 2019

World Population Day 2019

11 July - 11 July 2019

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Balloons, disinfectant, brandy used in attempts to prevent pregnancy

09 July 2018

People still resort to useless, dangerous strategies to prevent pregnancy. In some places, a fruit brandy called Rakija may still be used for this purpose. © UNFPA Bosnia and Herzegovina/Armin Smailovic

Unsafe, unreliable: Dangerous pregnancy-prevention methods

Around the world, people are resorting to dangerous, ineffective methods to prevent pregnancy – an indication of the enormous need for family planning access and education.

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World Population Day 2018

11 July - 11 July 2018

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World Population Day 2017

11 July - 11 July 2017

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Statement

Investing in teenage girls for a more just, stable and peaceful world

11 July 2016

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World Population Day in Six Eye-Popping Charts

11 July 2016

Investing in teenage girls is critical – not only for girls, but for the world. © UNFPA Niger

World Population Day 2016

07 July - 11 July 2016

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Message of the Secretary-General on World Population Day 2016

Message of the Executive Director on World Population Day 2016

World Population Day 2015

11 July - 11 July 2015

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Message of the Secretary-General for World Population Day

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