Doha, Qatar: Under the theme ‘Realising the hopes and aspirations of young people - today and for the future’, the State of Qatar joins the rest of the world in marking World Population Day, observed annually on July 11.
The day aims to raise awareness of population issues and highlights topics related to family planning, gender equality, poverty reduction, maternal health, and human rights.
This year’s theme is based on a recent UN report, one of the largest global surveys, which gathered data from over 108,000 young people aged 18 to 39 in 73 countries with internet access.
Titled Lives, Choices and Futures: What young people want and what shapes their decisions about relationships and parenthood, the report provides a comprehensive overview of young people’s aspirations and the challenges they face in achieving their personal and family goals.
The objectives of World Population Day align with Qatar’s focus on population issues, within the framework of its approach to building an advanced society based on respect for human rights and improving the quality of life for citizens and residents. This is embodied in Qatar National Vision 2030, which places population development and empowerment at the forefront of its priorities.
In January 2024, the State of Qatar launched its third National Development Strategy (2024-2030), the final phase in achieving the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030. This strategy aims to maintain readiness to meet challenges and guide Qatar towards becoming a developed nation by 2030, achieving sustainable development and providing a high quality of life for all its citizens and future generations.
