September 2022
Mary Beth Weinberger, Population Connection board member and retired UN Population Division demographer, explains key findings from the new World Population Prospects 2022. Hannah Evans, Senior Analyst, discusses India’s projected position as world’s most populous country as of 2023 and explores work of Population Foundation India (PFI), a progressive NGO in New Delhi working to expand health and education to people across India. Melvine Ouyo, Population Connection board member and Founder and Executive Director of Hope for Kenya Slum Adolescents Initiative, writes about how the reversal of Roe v. Wade will have global consequences.
Cover image: People shop at a crowded marketplace on the eve of World Population Day 2022 in New Delhi, India. World Population Day is an annual event, observed on July 11, which seeks to raise awareness of global population issues. (Photo by Amarjeet Kumar Singh/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
“The essence of our work focuses on advancing gender-sensitive policy, ensuring adequate implementation of reproductive health programs, and promoting community accountability.” – Sanghamitra Singh, PhD, Lead of Policy and Programs at Population Foundation India
Photo, right: People shop at a crowded marketplace on the eve of World Population Day 2022 in New Delhi, India. World Population Day is an annual event, observed on July 11, which seeks to raise awareness of global population issues. (Photo by Amarjeet Kumar Singh/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
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