World Population Day is celebrated annually on 11 July to focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues.
Did you know?
More than 40 per cent of women around the world cannot make decisions on sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights.
As few as one in four women across low- and middle income countries are realizing their desired fertility.
A woman dies every two minutes due to pregnancy or childbirth (and in conflict settings, the number of deaths is twice as high).
Nearly one third of women have experienced intimate partner violence, non-partner sexual violence or both.
Just six countries have 50 per cent or more women in parliament.
More than two thirds of the 800 million people globally who cannot read are women.
Films
Daga - A Woman’s Fight to Empower Girls in her Village
By: Fama Ndiaye
In southern Senegal, Daga Baldé, a local leader in her community, is a passionate advocate for girls’ and women’s education.
Tostan
By: Cheikh Daru Seck
A compelling view of an organization fighting to bring education to Africa.
CNN HEROES 2011- Robin Lim
By: Sr. Executive Producer - Kelly Flynn, Segment Producer/Director - Luke Wiles...
CNN HERO of the Year: Robin Lim is the founder of Bumi Sehat, a non-profit organization that offers midwifery services to ensure gentle births.
Stories
Tostan's Community Empowerment Program
By: Abigail Richardson
How young Nigerian women in arranged ‘money marriages’ are getting a new start
By: Ogar Monday
December 12, 2024 - Early marriage can perpetuate a cycle of poverty among Nigerian girls. One nonprofit helps young brides and widows work toward self-sufficiency. [CSM Story]
Melinda Gates
By: Wendy Jewell
Melinda Gates continues to make empowering women and girls her life's work.
Dr. Helen Rodriguez-Trias
By: Naomi Gledhill
Girls for Gender Equity, Inc.
By: Brandy Jamison<br><h4>Reprinted courtesy of the<br> <a href="http://www.wome...
Girls for Gender Equity, Inc.
encourages girls to live self-determined and healthy lives and to contribute to their community.
Ann Shoket
By: Seline from Ladera Ranch
“There were a few times when I was younger that I burned bridges...and the people in this business are going to be in it for a long time. Just remember, life is long and the world is small
Sarah Brown, Global Health and Education Hero
By: Abigail Richardson
Margaret Sanger
By: DeeDee from Playa Del Rey
Margaret Sanger was an American educator and founder of Planned Parenthood.
Molly Melching, Tostan Founder
By: Jane Wallace
Molly Melching, Tostan Founder
empowers African communities to bring about positive social transformation based on respect for human rights.
