UNFPA India Honors IUSSP for 2025 United Nations Population Award
UNFPA India celebrated the IUSSP's receipt of the 2025 UN Population Award at the IASP's 46th Annual Conference. Discussions centered on India's youth and sustainable growth, while highlighting the significance of rights-based policies and robust demographic data in the nation's development strategy.
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The United Nations Population Fund India honored the International Union for the Scientific Study of Population for being awarded the 2025 United Nations Population Award during the 46th Annual Conference of the Indian Association for the Study of Population.
The conference, which focused on harnessing India's youthful demographic, urged for inclusive and sustainable growth strategies. IUSSP President Shireen Jejeebhoy noted the award highlights the organization's leadership in population research amid emerging global challenges.
UNFPA India Representative Andrea M Wojnar emphasized India's potential in demographic transformation, urging the conversion of the youth advantage into a model of equitable growth. The event, themed 'People, Planet, Prosperity,' stressed the importance of rights-based demographic policies.
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