More than 140 countries worldwide will observe World Population Day on 11 July by emphasizing the importance of family planning for the well-being of families, communities and nations, and by underlining the need to further integrate such services into national development plans. Also check out a report by UNFPA on youth and family planning.

With the next International AIDS Conference (IAC) in Mexico City (August 3-8, 2008) fast approaching, the Mexico YouthForce has developed a platform to keep youth informed and involved in AIDS 2008. Use this space to connect with other youth attending the conference and learn more about what you can do to help strengthen the voice of youth at the conference. Even if you aren’t attending the conference you can still participate and be a part of the conference through our online features!!

“Youth Networks and Policies: Building the present and future of the Americas” - Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (15-19 October 2008). The UNESCO’s Section for Youth, Sport and Physical Education, The United Nations Association of the Dominican Republic (ANU-RD) and the Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (FUNGLODE), are inviting to the meeting, in the framework of the International Conference of the Americas (CILA 2008), to deliberate on the youth policies and on the role that youth networks play in the development of the Americas.