Thursday, July 10, 2025

World Population Day: Counting People, Valuing Lives




Every year on July 11, the world pauses to reflect on a powerful reality , our growing population. But World Population Day isn’t just about numbers. It’s a call to think deeper: about people, equity, sustainability, and the choices we make as a global community.


With over 8 billion people on Earth today, we stand at a crossroads. The rise in population brings incredible opportunities: diverse talents, cultures, and innovation. Yet it also presents serious challenges: limited resources, climate pressure, unequal access to healthcare and education, and gender inequality.


This day was first established by the United Nations in 1989, inspired by the world reaching 5 billion in 1987. Since then, it has become a platform to highlight urgent issues, especially around reproductive health, 

family planning, and empowering women and youth.


One of the most important messages of this day is that 

every person matters. Behind every statistic is a life, a story, a future. Sustainable development cannot happen unless we invest in people, ensuring that everyone, regardless of background or gender, has the right to education, healthcare, and opportunity.


As we look ahead, the focus must shift from fearing large populations to managing growth wisely, with care, compassion, and informed decision making. Governments, communities, and individuals all play a role.


On this World Population Day, let’s commit not just to counting people but to making people count. By promoting awareness, education, and equality, we can shape a future where every life is not just seen but truly valued.



ලෝක ජනගහන දිනය

ජුලි 11 එනම් අද දිනය ලෝක ජනගහන දිනය ලෙස හැඳින්වේ.මෙය එක්සත් ජාතීන්ගේ ජනගහන අරමුදල (UNFPA) විසින් 1989 සිට  නම් කරන ලදී.1987 ජූලි 11 දින ලෝකය...