World population is projected to reach 7 billion on 31 October 2011, according to the 2010
Revision of World Population Prospects prepared by the United Nations Population Division.
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in collaboration with Khmer Youth and Social
Development Organization (KYSD) and Cambodian Center for Independent Media (CCIM) is
planning a series of activities to engage young people and empower them in social development.
The Campaign will run from July to October 2011, and will include:
- Celebrating young people’s inspiring stories
- Street campaigning
- Youth outreach
- Bus campaign
- Youth forum
- 7 billion day
“A world of 7 billion is both a challenge and an opportunity,” said UNFPA Executive Director,
Dr.
Babatunde Osotimehin. “Globally, people are living longer, healthier lives and choosing to have
smaller families. But reducing inequalities and finding ways to ensure the well-being of people
alive today – as well as the generations that follow – will require new ways of thinking and
unprecedented global cooperation,” he said.
The campaign is to call for actions individually to solve problems now. As we are part of the world,
our action can have an immediate impact on the other part of the globe. Action can reduce
inequalities and find new ways to preserve peace and development for our community and planet.
For more information:
- Ms. Pen Sophanara
- UNFPA
- Tel: +855-23-215519, ext. 303
- Mobile: +855-12-602311
- Email: sophanara@unfpa.org
- Mr. Chhuon Borith
- KYSD
- Tel: +855-23-212951
- Mobile: +855-12-798488
- Email: director@kysd.org
- Mr. Meth SokCheanich
- CCIM
- Mobile: 012 320 618
- Email: sc@sarika.fm