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State of World Population 2018 Report Launch

The State of World Population is UNFPA's annual flagship report.

The 2018 report's gobal launch is on October 17, 2018.

Once the report is launched, it will be available in an interactive version at UNFPA.org/SWOP - where past reports can also be accessed.

For queries regarding the Asia-Pacific report launch (scheduled in Jakrata, Indonesia on October 17) and to schedule interviews thereafter, contact Roy Wadia at wadia@unfpa.org / +66 848 752 634

 

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International Day of Older Persons

Almost 700 million people are now over the age of 60. By 2050, 2 billion people, over 20 per cent of the world’s population, will be 60 or older. The increase in the number of older people will be the greatest and the most rapid in the developing world, with Asia as the region with the largest number of older persons, and Africa facing the largest proportionate growth. With this in mind, enhanced attention to the particular needs and challenges faced by many older people is clearly required.

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World Contraception Day

World Contraception Day takes place on September 26th every year.

The day’s mission is to improve awareness of all contraceptive methods available and enable young people to make informed choices on their sexual and reproductive health.

There are 3.5 billion people under the age of 30 in the world today – the largest generation of young people ever. They must have access to sexual and reproductive health services, including family planning, and the knowledge and skills necessary to make healthy, informed decisions about their lives.

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