The launch of the State of World Population report is commemorated in Bishkek with photo exhibition, awards to journalists

According to United Nations estimates, world population has reached 7 billion on 31 October 2011. The annual State of World Population report, entitled "People and possibilities in a world of 7 million", highlights the many achievements, setbacks and paradoxes of a world of 7 billion.
"A world of 7 billion is both a challenge and an opportunity, and reducing inequities and finding ways to ensure well-being of people alive today - as well as the generations that follow - will require new ways of thinking and unprecedented global cooperation", said UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin.
Globally, people are younger - and older - than ever before. In the Kyrgyz Republic, the 2009 Census showed a significant increase in the number of young people. Today in Kyrgyzstan, young people aged 14 to 28 represent 30.2% of the whole population. In this context, it is more important than ever to create opportunities for young people and invest in their health and education.
"When young people can exercise their right to health, education, and have a decent job, they can contribute to improving their nations and escape poverty", said Alexandr Avanessov, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Kyrgyzstan, "This includes their right to reproductive health and to determine the number and spacing of their children".
Youth was at the center of the 7 billion Campaign launched by UNFPA in Kyrgyzstan in July. A competition among youth through photography and media products focused on living of young people, the women and girls empowerment and their reproductive health and rights. The photos and media products have reflected the diverse human experiences of our country, particularly challenges, aspirations and priorities that youth, women and men are facing in a world of 7 billion. Therefore, the photo exhibition illustrates these realities as well as highlights the importance of enabling young people to have the means to exercise their human rights.