UNFPA predicts a Spike in Unintended Pregnancies across the World

The UN Population Fund raised concerns about the spike in number of unplanned pregnancy, child marriage and other negative consequences arising due to the lockdown conditions. Concerns Raised The UNFPA highlighted the following consequences of the Great Lockdown: Women and girls are at risk of losing ability to plan their families and protect their health ..

Category: International Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Topics: Gender based Violence • Reproductive rights • UN Population Fund

2019 edition of World Population Day (WPD)

The World Population Day (WPD) is observed every year on 11th of July to focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues. Unlike every year, this year (2019) there is no specific theme but the day aims to draw attention towards maternal health. This year, the day calls for global attention to the ..

Topics: Gender equality • Gender studies • Midwifery • Reproductive health • Reproductive rights • Sustainability • Women Deliver • World Health Organization • World Population Day