World Population Day Is Observed On 11 July UNFPA survey is conducted on this behalf says.,

World Population Day is observed on 11 july. Theme 2020 – How to safeguard the health and rights of women and girls now.

The United Nations Development Programme recommended the introduction of World Population Day in 1989, inspired by the public interest and awareness that was created by “Five Billion Day” on July 11, 1987 when the world’s population reached 5 billion.Why focus on women?

Reports have shown that domestic violence had increased globally amid the lockdown. The National Commission for Women in India reported a huge rise in the number of complaints. Women also account for the largest share of front-line health workers, according to a United Nations report.

A study by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) says, “47 million women in low- and middle-income countries may not be able to access modern contraceptives” when lockdown-like disruptions happen. Women are also hit harder economically due to the COVID-19 crisis. Around 60 per cent of women across the world earn their livelihood by working in the informal sector.

The United Nations Office of Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs along with the UNFPA and other agencies of the UN are working towards providing sufficient aid to the vulnerable communities of society especially during these types.

The United Nations Office of Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs along with the UNFPA and other agencies of the UN are working towards providing sufficient aid to the vulnerable communities of society especially during these types.

Since a gathering to observe this event cannot take place, “UNFPA aims to raise awareness about the sexual and reproductive health needs and vulnerabilities of women and girls during the pandemic” by sharing statistics and guidelines online in order to provide information and increase general knowledge about these issues.

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