Can the planet sustain such a number? Is the global population collapsing? Should we be worried? These are the questions asked each time the world notches another 1 billion. Let debunk 3 common myths about the world population and see what it all means for a world of 8 billion people.
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Imagine a society where older people have meaningful jobs 鈥 that is what advocates for: elderly people engaging in vital community activities and getting the support they need as they age.
Ranu was married at 14 and lost her first child in pregnancy at 16. To combat gender inequality and advocate for girls in her village, Ranu joined a -supported group of activists in Bangladesh.
Inas is now a volunteer at a -supported safe space in Jabilya, in the Gaza Strip, where she was helped to leave an abusive marriage and get medical treatment for her cancer.
Gender-based violence is one of the world鈥檚 most pervasive human rights鈥 violations. Every woman in every part of the world deserves to live without fear, threats and violence. is taking action to prevent, respond to and address gender-based violence (GBV) in more than 150 countries.
Globally, 257 million women have an unmet need for a modern family planning method. Family planning is critical 鈥 even life-saving. strives to end unmet need for family planning by 2030.
On the day the global population reaches 8 billion, , the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency, and award-winning digital artist Cecilie Waagner Falkenstr酶m launched the agency鈥檚 first-ever NFT collection. The collection 鈥淪tronger Together鈥, reflects and pays tribute to humanity鈥檚 collective ingenuity that has led to the impressive advances in health care and reductions in global poverty that have enabled the population to reach 8 billion. The collection of 800 pieces utilize innovative technologies while emphasizing the human experiences that unite us all.
When Nyiranzavugimana Florence was 19 years old, she fell unexpectedly pregnant. According to a , nearly half of all pregnancies each year are unplanned and the global adolescent birth rate for 2020 was 41 births per 1,000 young women aged 15-19. Despite the prevalence of unplanned and adolescent pregnancies, society often greets teenage mothers with judgment and ostracism. Ms. Nyiranzavugimana鈥檚 parents kicked her out of the family home. She received no assistance from her parents until reconnecting with them at -backed communication forum. The forums help first-time adolescent mothers, and their parents communicate through challenges and build young women鈥檚 safety nets.
Many women lack control over their reproductive lives. in 64 countries, about 8 per cent of women cannot choose contraception and nearly a quarter lack the power to deny sex.
On 15 November, the world will mark a major milestone as the world population reaches 8 billion. explains the eight trends that makes us 8 billion strong: slowing growth, fewer children, longer lives, people on the move, ageing populations, women outliving men, two pandemics and shifting centres. Let our challenge be to do more than exist 鈥 let us dare to thrive. And not just a privileged few but as many people as possible. Turn the 8 on its side, and you see the symbol for infinity, so that a world of 8 billion could mean a world of infinite possibilities.
On 15 November 2022, the world鈥檚 population is projected to reach 8 billion people, a milestone in human development. This unprecedented growth is due to the gradual increase in human lifespan owing to improvements in public health, nutrition, personal hygiene and medicine. It is also the result of high and persistent levels of fertility in some countries. The Day of 8 Billion is an occasion to celebrate our diversity and advancements while considering our shared responsibility for the planet. Visit to view the and to learn about being #8BillionStrong.
In Malawi, village head Patete, attended a training session by focused on ending all forms of violence against women and girls and increasing awareness of human rights and gender equality.
reports on Pokot girls being lured into Kenya from Uganda, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The reason: To undergo female genital mutilation. The perpetrator: One of their friends.
partner Yemeni Women Union (YWU) acted on a rumour about an 8-year-old girl getting married, by getting a district lawyer to appoint a legal consultant to investigate Iman鈥檚 case. Many girls aren鈥檛 rescued the way Iman was. More than 650 million women and girls around the world today were married or in informal unions before age 18. Child marriage is a human rights violation driven by poverty and gender inequality, among other factors. Girls entering child marriages or early unions tend to drop out of school. Without an education, economic independence is near impossible.
Sexual violence is not inevitable. We cannot allow it to become normalized in any way. This is the story of a by rape.