World Population Day

Executive Board of the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Population Fund and the United Nations Office for Project Services (Second regular session, 24-27 August 2026). JOINT SEGMENT (cont'd) FIELD VISITS • Report on the field visit of the Executive Board OTHER MATTERS • Adoption of decisions ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS • Draft annual workplan of the Executive Board for 2027 • Adoption of the tentative workplan for the first regular session 2027 • Closing of the session The Executive Board of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS is made up of representatives from 36 countries around the world who serve on a rotating basis. Through its Bureau, consisting of representatives from five regional groups, the Board oversees and supports the activities of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS, ensuring that the organizations remain responsive to the evolving needs of programme countries. Related Sites and Documents:  UNDP Executive Board website  &  Executive Board Tentative Workplan Wa...

 Executive Board of the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Population Fund and the United Nations Office for Project Services (Second regular session, 24-27 August 2026). JOINT SEGMENT (cont'd) FIELD VISITS • Report on the field visit of the Executive Board OTHER MATTERS • Adoption of decisions ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS • Draft annual workplan of the Executive Board for 2027 • Adoption of the tentative workplan for the first regular session 2027 • Closing of the session The Executive Board of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS is made up of representatives from 36 countries around the world who serve on a rotating basis. Through its Bureau, consisting of representatives from five regional groups, the Board oversees and supports the activities of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS, ensuring that the organizations remain responsive to the evolving needs of programme countries. Related Sites and Documents:  UNDP Executive Board website  &  Executive Board Tentative Workpla...

Executive Board of the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Population Fund and the United Nations Office for Project Services (Second regular session, 24-27 August 2026). UNDP SEGMENT (cont'd UNDP COUNTRY PROGRAMMES AND RELATED MATTERS • Presentation and approval of country programme documents • Extensions of country programmes UNFPA SEGMENT (cont'd) UNFPA COUNTRY PROGRAMMES AND RELATED MATTERS • Presentation and approval of country programme documents • Extensions of country programmes The Executive Board of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS is made up of representatives from 36 countries around the world who serve on a rotating basis. Through its Bureau, consisting of representatives from five regional groups, the Board oversees and supports the activities of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS, ensuring that the organizations remain responsive to the evolving needs of programme countries.View less Related Sites and Documents:  UNDP Executive Board website  &  Executi...

Executive Board of the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Population Fund and the United Nations Office for Project Services (Second regular session, 24-27 August 2026). UNDP SEGMENT (cont'd) INTERACTIVE DIALOGUE WITH THE UNDP ADMINISTRATOR The Executive Board of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS is made up of representatives from 36 countries around the world who serve on a rotating basis. Through its Bureau, consisting of representatives from five regional groups, the Board oversees and supports the activities of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS, ensuring that the organizations remain responsive to the evolving needs of programme countries. Related Sites and Documents:  UNDP Executive Board website ,  Executive Board Tentative Workplan! Watch the (5th meeting) Executive Board of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS (Second regular session 2026)! 03:36:41 Economic and Social Council

Executive Board of the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Population Fund and the United Nations Office for Project Services (Second regular session, 24-27 August 2026. UNOPS SEGMENT STATEMENT BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FINANCIAL, BUDGETARY AND ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS • Update on the distribution of excess reserves • Alternative options to the current arrangements governing UNOPS reserves • Update on the implementation of the findings of the 2024 Board of Auditors report PROCESS INNOVATION AND DIGITALIZATION PROGRAMME The Executive Board of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS is made up of representatives from 36 countries around the world who serve on a rotating basis. Through its Bureau, consisting of representatives from five regional groups, the Board oversees and supports the activities of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS, ensuring that the organizations remain responsive to the evolving needs of programme countries. Related Sites and Documents:  UNDP Executive Board website ...

Executive Board of the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Population Fund and the United Nations Office for Project Services (Second regular session, 24-27 August 2026). UNFPA SEGMENT (cont'd) STATEMENT BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Executive Board of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS is made up of representatives from 36 countries around the world who serve on a rotating basis. Through its Bureau, consisting of representatives from five regional groups, the Board oversees and supports the activities of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS, ensuring that the organizations remain responsive to the evolving needs of programme countries. Related Sites and Documents:  UNDP Executive Board website  &  Executive Board Tentative Workplan . Watch the (3rd meeting) Executive Board of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS (Second regular session 2026)! 03:20:14 Economic and Social Council

Executive Board of the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Population Fund and the United Nations Office for Project Services (Second regular session, 24-27 August 2026). ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS • Adoption of the agenda and workplan for the session • Adoption of the report of the annual session 2026 JOINT SEGMENT ENGAGEMENT WITH THE UN80 INITIATIVE The Executive Board of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS is made up of representatives from 36 countries around the world who serve on a rotating basis. Through its Bureau, consisting of representatives from five regional groups, the Board oversees and supports the activities of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS, ensuring that the organizations remain responsive to the evolving needs of programme countries.View less Related Sites and Documents:  UNDP Executive Board website  & Executive Board Tentative Workplan Watch the (1st meeting) Executive Board of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS (Second regular session 2026)! Economic and Social Counc...

 Findings from the Demographic Futures Survey 2026 . Around the world, demographic change is prompting urgent debate about fertility, family life and the future. Lives, Choices and Futures, UNFPA’s report on the findings of the 2025-2026 Demographic Futures Survey brings together one of the most geographically diverse bodies of evidence on how young adults’ hopes and decisions about relationships, parenthood and the future take place in an uncertain world. Through the voices of over 108,000 Internet-connected people aged 18 to 39 across 73 countries, this report shows that many young people continue to value partnership and parenthood, but the conditions to realize these aspirations often feel out of reach. The findings reveal:  More than two thirds of respondents want to marry or live with a partner. Two children is the most commonly reported ideal family size in five out of seven regional groupings. Economic and housing constraints constitute the most common obstacles t...

The theme for World Population Day 2026 this year is “ Realizing the hopes and aspirations of young people – today and for the future .” The theme reflects a new report on the findings of the UNFPA Demographic Futures Survey , which asked more than 100,000 Internet-connected people aged 18 to 39 in 73 countries about their partnership, reproductive and life aspirations. The report  entitled " Lives, Choices and Futures. " will be published on 7 July, just ahead of World Population Day – a timely opportunity to place evidence at the centre of global discussions on demographic change, reproductive rights and sustainable development.

The aim of the UN Population Award Ceremony is to celebrate the achievements of laureates and their contributions to the development and/or implementation of solutions to issues and questions related to population and development. The Secretary-General's message for the 2026 United Nations Population Award Ceremony, to be delivered by the Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Dr. Diene Keita The United Nations General Assembly established the United Nations Population Award in resolution 36/201 on 17 December 1981. The Award is presented annually to an individual or individuals, or to an institution or institutions, or to any combination thereof, for the most outstanding contribution to the awareness of population questions or to their solutions. Each year, the Committee for the United Nations Population Award honours an individual and/or institution in recognition of outstanding contributions to population and reproductive health questions and to thei...

Executive Board of the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Population Fund and the United Nations Office for Project Services - Economic and Social Council, Annual Session 2025 (8-11 June 2026). The Executive Board provides intergovernmental support and supervision for the activities of UNDP, UNFPA, and UNOPS in accordance with the policy guidance of the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council, and the United Nations Charter. The Executive Board ensures that UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS remain responsive to the evolving needs of programme countries. Related Sites and Documents:  Tentative workplan  &  UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board website .   Watch the 9th meeting - Executive Board of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS (Annual Session 2026)! 00:36:31 Economic and Social Council

   Executive Board of the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Population Fund and the United Nations Office for Project Services - Economic and Social Council, Annual Session 2025 (8-11 June 2026). UNDP SEGMENT (cont'd) Item 10 UNDP COUNTRY PROGRAMMES AND RELATED MATTERS • Presentation and approval of country programme documents • Extensions of country programmes UNFPA SEGMENT (cont'd) Item 15 UNFPA COUNTRY PROGRAMMES AND RELATED MATTERS • Presentation and approval of country programme documents • Extensions of country programmes Item 19 OTHER MATTERS • Adoption of decisions Item 1 ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS • Adoption of the tentative workplan for the second regular session 2026 • Closing of the session The Executive Board provides intergovernmental support and supervision for the activities of UNDP, UNFPA, and UNOPS in accordance with the policy guidance of the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council, and the United Nations Charter. The Executive B...

   Executive Board of the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Population Fund and the United Nations Office for Project Services - Economic and Social Council, Annual Session 2025 (8-11 June 2026). UNDP SEGMENT (cont'd). Item 9 UNDP EVALUATION • Annual report on evaluation, 2025, and management commentaries • Evaluation of UNDP support to electoral capacities and institutional processes, and management response UNFPA SEGMENT (cont'd) Item 14 UNFPA EVALUATION • Annual report on the UNFPA Independent Evaluation Office 2025, and management commentaries • Independent evaluation of UNFPA support to the 2020 round of population and housing censuses, and management response The Executive Board provides intergovernmental support and supervision for the activities of UNDP, UNFPA, and UNOPS in accordance with the policy guidance of the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council, and the United Nations Charter. The Executive Board ensures that UNDP, UNFPA and ...

Executive Board of the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Population Fund and the United Nations Office for Project Services - Economic and Social Council, Annual Session 2025 (8-11 June 2026). UNDP SEGMENT (cont'd) INTERACTIVE DIALOGUE WITH THE UNDP ADMINISTRATOR Item 7 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADMINISTRATOR • Annual report of the Administrator for 2025 • UNDP report on the recommendations of the Joint Inspection Unit in 2025 • Statistical annex, 2025 The Executive Board provides intergovernmental support and supervision for the activities of UNDP, UNFPA, and UNOPS in accordance with the policy guidance of the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council, and the United Nations Charter. The Executive Board ensures that UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS remain responsive to the evolving needs of programme countries. Related Sites and Documents:  Tentative workplan  &  UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board website . Watch the 5th meeting - Executive Board of UN...

Executive Board of the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Population Fund and the United Nations Office for Project Services - Economic and Social Council, Annual Session 2025 (8-11 June 2026). UNFPA SEGMENT STATEMENT BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Item 13 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR • Annual report of the Executive Director for 2025 • UNFPA report on the recommendations of the Joint Inspection Unit in 2025 • Statistical and financial review, 2025 The Executive Board provides intergovernmental support and supervision for the activities of UNDP, UNFPA, and UNOPS in accordance with the policy guidance of the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council, and the United Nations Charter. The Executive Board ensures that UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS remain responsive to the evolving needs of programme countries. Related Sites and Documents:  Tentative workplan  &  UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board website . Watch the 7th meeting - Executive Board...

Executive Board of the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Population Fund and the United Nations Office for Project Services - Economic and Social Council, Annual Session 2025 (8-11 June 2026). UNDP SEGMENT Item 11 - UNITED NATIONS CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT FUND • Annual report on results for 2025 Item 12 ( UNITED NATIONS VOLUNTEERS • United Nations Volunteers: annual report of the Administrator Item 18 - GENDER EQUALITY AT UNDP • UNDP gender equality strategy, 2026-2029 • Annual report on the implementation of the UNDP gender equality strategy, 2022-2025 Item 6 - UPDATE ON THE ASSESSMENT OF HOW THE EXECUTIVE BOARD EXECUTES ITS GOVERNANCE AND OVERSIGHT FUNCTIONS The Executive Board provides intergovernmental support and supervision for the activities of UNDP, UNFPA, and UNOPS in accordance with the policy guidance of the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council, and the United Nations Charter. The Executive Board ensures that UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS remain resp...

Executive Board of the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Population Fund and the United Nations Office for Project Services - Economic and Social Council, Annual Session 2025 (8-11 June 2026). UNOPS SEGMENT STATEMENT BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Item 16 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR • Annual report of the Executive Director for 2025 • UNOPS report on the recommendations of the Joint Inspection Unit in 2025 Item 17 IMPLEMENTATION OF THE UNOPS MOBILITY POLICY The Executive Board provides intergovernmental support and supervision for the activities of UNDP, UNFPA, and UNOPS in accordance with the policy guidance of the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council, and the United Nations Charter. The Executive Board ensures that UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS remain responsive to the evolving needs of programme countries. Related Sites and Documents:  Tentative workplan  &  UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board website . Watch 3rd meeting - Executiv...

 Executive Board of the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Population Fund and the United Nations Office for Project Services - Economic and Social Council, Annual Session 2025 (8-11 June 2026). Item 3 - INTERNAL AUDIT AND INVESTIGATION. • Reports of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS on internal audit and investigation activities in 2025, and management responses Item 4 - ETHICS. • Reports of the ethics offices of UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS on activities in 2025, and management responses Item 5 - PROTECTION AGAINST SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND ABUSE AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT. Item 2 - UPDATE ON THE IMPLEMENTATION EFFORTS ON THE REPOSITIONING OF THE UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM. The Executive Board provides intergovernmental support and supervision for the activities of UNDP, UNFPA, and UNOPS in accordance with the policy guidance of the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council, and the United Nations Charter. The Executive Board ensures that UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS remain...

Executive Board of the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Population Fund and the United Nations Office for Project Services - Economic and Social Council, Annual Session 2025 (8-11 June 2026). Item 1 ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS • Adoption of the agenda and workplan for the session • Adoption of the report of the first regular session 2026 JOINT SEGMENT Item 18 ENGAGEMENT WITH THE UN80 INITIATIVE • Vision statements by the UNDP, UNFPA, UNOPS principals The Executive Board provides intergovernmental support and supervision for the activities of UNDP, UNFPA, and UNOPS in accordance with the policy guidance of the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council, and the United Nations Charter. The Executive Board ensures that UNDP, UNFPA and UNOPS remain responsive to the evolving needs of programme countries. Related Sites and Documents:  Tentative workplan  &  UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board website . Watch the 1st meeting - Executive Board of UND...

Side event of the 57th session of the United Nations Statistical Commission on the introduction of PDP+ the next generation country-owned population intelligence platform. The global data ecosystem has undergone rapid transformation - expanding digital tools, advancing interoperability, and unlocking new analytical possibilities. Yet many countries face growing constraints: delayed censuses, disrupted surveys, financing shortfalls, and increasing demand for timely insights. At a moment when demographic change is reshaping economies and societies, the gap between data production and policy application is widening. This side event will showcase how UNFPA is translating population data into actionable intelligence through the Population Data Portal Plus (PDP+). Designed as a country-owned, standards-aligned platform, PDP+ complements official statistical systems by integrating analytics, validation mechanisms, and forward-looking demographic insights. The session will explore how populati...