UNFPA marks World Population Day 2023 at Souq Jara

AMMAN — The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) on Friday celebrated the World Population Day 2023 under the theme “Unleashing the power of gender equality: Uplifting the voices of women and girls to unlock our world’s infinite possibilities”. 

The event took place at the Shukri Shashaa school yard at Souq Jara, Jabal Amman.

World Population Day is a significant occasion where the global community comes together to address critical population issues. This year, UNFPA emphasised the importance of advancing gender equality to fulfil the aspirations of all eight billion people on this planet, according to statement posted on the UNFPA Jordan website.  

UNFPA’s mission began with amplifying the voices of women, girls and marginalised individuals, advocating for laws and policies that empower them to exercise their rights and make informed choices.

Himyar Abdulmoghni, Representative of UNFPA Jordan Office, highlighted the success of the event: “Investing in gender equality today is an investment in our shared future. By uplifting the voices of women and girls, we unlock boundless potential and create a more inclusive, prosperous world for all.” 

“We are thrilled with the outcome of this year’s celebration of World Population Day. It demonstrated our collective commitment to gender equality,” he added.

The event featured a rich programme, including interaction with handicraft artisans from local communities and refugee camps, meetings with talented handicraft artisans in live shows and a quiz about population-related issues.

In collaboration with the Jordan Association for Handicrafts, the event received valuable support. 

The event saw the participation of guests, including Rania Al Abbadi from the Higher Population Council and Bashar Dalaeen from the Ministry of Social Development.