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State of World Population 2012

State of World Population 2012

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Number of pages

128

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UNFPA

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State of World Population 2012

Publication date

01 January 2012

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All human beings-regardless of age, sex, race or income-are equal in dignity and rights. Yet 222 million women in developing countries are unable to exercise the human right to voluntary family planning.

This flagship report analyzes data and trends to understand who is denied access and why. It examines challenges in expanding access to family planning. And it considers the social and economic impact of family planning as well as the costs and savings of making it available to everyone who needs it.

The report asserts that governments, civil society, health providers and communities have the responsibility to protect the right to family planning for women across the spectrum, including those who are young or unmarried.