Empowering young people to create the families they want in a fair and hopeful world.

Empowering young people to create the families they want in a fair and hopeful world



The observance of the World Population Day 2025 will highlight challenge concerning the Global fertility rates by focusing on the largest-ever generation of young people. The theme, “Empowering young people to create the families they want in a fair and hopeful world,” calls for ensuring youth have the rights, tools, and opportunities to shape their futures.



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