World Population Day is observed annually on July 11 to raise awareness of global population issues and their impact on sustainable development.
Established by the United Nations in 1989 and inspired by the 1987 "Day of Five Billion," the first observance took place in 1990.
The day promotes informed reproductive choices, gender equality and universal access to reproductive healthcare.
It also highlights the barriers that many young people face in accessing opportunities, education and health services.
