As the title suggests World Population Day, the day is all about the population of the world, celebrating the humankind as well as celebrating love.

The Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme in 1989 suggested that 11 July will be observed as World Population Day, which focuses on the importance and urgency of population issues.

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What is the History of World Population Day?

World Population Day is an event celebrated around the world every year. The day is basically celebrated to raise awareness of the problems regarding the world’s population.

It was raised by the public interest when the world population approached approximately five billion on July 11, 1987.

The Global Access to Reproductive Health Services is a message that was distributed around the world to celebrate the day when the world’s population was seven billion in 2012.

The great step has been taken by the authority for a smaller and healthier society and for the sustainable future of the population.

Substantial investment will be made to address the needs and supply of reproductive health care. The measure was taken to increase reproductive health and reduce social poverty by reducing the population.

The population is a major development challenge when the world’s population reached 7,000 million in 2011. It was recommended on 11 July following the decisions of the 1989 United Nations Development Program Executive Board.

Every year, it must be seen by the world community and celebrated as World Population Day to raise public awareness and find real solutions to population problems. He began to draw attention that people need the importance of population problems.

Why is World Population Day Celebrated?

The goal of the United Nations Development Program Board of Trustees is to pay special attention to reproductive health issues in the community as this is the main cause of the health and death of pregnant women in the worldwide.

It has been found that about 800 women die every day during delivery. Every year, the World Population Day Campaign helps in improving the skills and knowledge of people around the world on reproductive health and family planning.

Some 1800 million young people are entering their reproductive stage and it is very important to focus on the primary part of reproductive health.

According to statistics, on January 1, 2014, a global population of seven billion was reached. The annual celebration of World Population Day is planned with many activities and events to raise awareness of the reality.

Through this great celebration of awareness, participants are invited to discuss population issues such as the importance of family planning for the growing population, equality, maternal and child health, poverty, human rights, the right to health, sex education.

Contraceptives and safety measures such as condoms, reproductive health, teenage pregnancy, girls’ education, child marriage, sexually transmitted infections and many others.

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What is the Theme of World Population Day 2018?

The theme of World Population Day 2018 is “Family Planning is a Human Right.”

This year is also important due to the 50th anniversary of the 1968 International Conference on Human Rights, especially for the family planning as a human right around the world.

Awareness helps in changing the game: women and girls have the right to avoid exhaustion, burnout and the risk of too many pregnancies being too close together.

Men and women have the right to choose when and how often they accept paternity when they do so. Every human being has the human right to determine the direction and extent of his future in this fundamental way.

Top Nine Standards to Uphold the Human Right to Family Planning:

Non-discrimination: Family planning services should not be based on race, language, sex, religion, political affiliation, age, economic status, national origin, place of residence, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Available: Countries must ensure that all family planning products and services are accessible to all.

Accessible: Easy accessible services and products are the keys to better family planning.

Acceptable: Contraceptive information and services help in a dignified manner, respecting both modern medical ethics and the culture of the people being accommodated.

Good quality: information on family planning should be clearly communicated and scientifically correct.

Informed decision making: Every person must be empowered to make decisions about reproduction independently, without pressure, coercion or distortion.

Confidentiality and confidentiality: All persons should enjoy the right to privacy when seeking family planning information and services.

Participation: Countries commit to ensuring the active and informed participation of people in decisions that affect them, including health issues.

Accountability: Health systems, education systems, leaders, and decision-makers must be accountable to the people they serve in order to realize the human right to family planning.

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