The Regional Media Declaration on the Programme of action for the I

At the regional launch of the State of World Population 2024 report:

Arab countries that prioritize women and girls in their development efforts have made significant progress in the face of polycrisis and emerging megatrends.

Despite all efforts and the progress made over the past 30 years in sexual and reproductive health, the most marginalized communities still lag behind.

Women are the thread and it requires us to count every stitch to unravel inequalities and build a peaceful and prosperous future for all.

Statement from UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem on World Population Day

For humanity to progress, people must be counted, wherever they are and whoever they are – in all their diversity. To end inequality, to find and grow peace and prosperity, to weave more threads of hope, the world needs to do more for inclusion.

New York, 19 April 2023 – New data reveals population anxieties are widespread and governments are increasingly adopting policies aimed at raising, lowering or maintaining fertility rates. But efforts to influence fertility rates are very often ineffective and can erode women’s rights, according to UNFPA's State of World Population report, released today.  

UNFPA partners with Rebel Girls to launch the first Arabic edition of “I Am A Rebel Girl” journal.