30 Years of Progress – But the Fight Continues
This July 11 marks World Population Day and the 30th anniversary of a landmark UN conference that redefined global approaches to women’s rights. Back in 1994, world leaders declared that \"women’s sexual and reproductive health are non-negotiable pillars of sustainable development\" – sparking decades of advances in healthcare access and gender equality.
But here’s the twist: while maternal mortality rates have dropped by 34% since 2000, over 250 million women still lack access to modern contraception worldwide. From California to Cambodia, activists are using today to push for:
Expanded family planning education
Funding for reproductive health clinics
Climate-resilient healthcare systems
\"We’re celebrating progress, but COVID-19 set us back years,\" says reporter Ediz Tiyansan, covering the story from Los Angeles. \"Young people everywhere need to understand – this isn’t just about numbers. It’s about real lives.\"
What’s Next?
With global population projected to hit 9.7 billion by 2050, experts say empowering women through education and healthcare remains our best tool for building equitable societies. How will you contribute to the conversation?
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