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Join the world in celebration of World Population Day and help spread awareness of global population issues and solutions!
Celebrate World Population Day on July 11, an annual event created to raise awareness about population issues around the globe. This day was first established in 1989 by the United Nations to bring attention to population growth and its effects on our planet. It's a great opportunity for us all to learn more about global population trends, access resources that help promote sustainable development, and support initiatives that prioritize human rights.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1804</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>World Reaches 1 Billion</div><div class='timeline-text'>The world's population reaches one billion for the first time.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1927</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>2 Billion Milestone</div><div class='timeline-text'>The global population reaches two billion, showing a rapid growth within just over a century.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1959</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Birth Control Pill Approved</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first oral contraceptive pill is approved by the FDA, revolutionising family planning.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1974</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First World Population Conference</div><div class='timeline-text'>The UN organizes the first ever World Population Conference in Bucharest, aiming to find solutions for population issues.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1987</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Population Reaches 5 Billion</div><div class='timeline-text'>On July 11, the world population reached 5 billion, marking the "Day of Five Billion".</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1989</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>World Population Day Established</div><div class='timeline-text'>Following the Day of Five Billion, United Nations establishes July 11 as World Population Day to raise awareness of population issues.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a local event</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Local events are a great way to learn about and show support for World Population Day. Check out your local community centers, libraries and universities to find out what events are being held.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a fundraising event</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Organizing a fundraiser such as a bake sale or car wash is a great way to raise money for World Population Day initiatives. Get creative with the type of event you organize, and make sure to spread the word.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Volunteer your time</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Many organizations work to promote awareness around World Population Day. You can volunteer your time to help these efforts by participating in activities like packing goods for donation or organizing educational materials.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Start an awareness campaign</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Creating an awareness campaign is a great way to get involved in World Population Day. Choose one specific issue related to population growth and create materials that will help spread the word to your community.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Write letters of support</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Writing letters of support to organizations working on population issues is another great way to lend your support on World Population Day. Make sure to include why you think the organization’s work is important, and thank them for their efforts.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It encourages conversations about population growth</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By raising awareness about population growth, World Population Day can start important conversations about the challenges and opportunities that come with a rapidly growing global population. It's an opportunity to discuss solutions and measures that could be taken to ensure sustainable development in all parts of the world.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It creates an opportunity to promote better access to healthcare</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>As populations grow, it puts increasing strain on healthcare systems. Which is why World Population Day is such an important reminder of the need for accessible and quality healthcare across all countries. It can also be used as a platform for organizations to launch new initiatives to improve healthcare access for all citizens.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It highlights the severity of the global population crisis</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The global population crisis has real and lasting effects on our planet - from climate change, water scarcity, food insecurity and poverty to overconsumption of resources. By recognizing and acknowledging this issue every year on World Population Day, we can make small changes in our lives that help ensure our planet's sustainability for future generations.</p></div></div>
World Population Day is celebrated on July 11th every year. In 2024 World Population Day will occur on a Thursday.
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