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The end of the year is the perfect time for reflection and a little bit of celebrating. As we close out this year at Population Connection, we’re taking a look at the “Best of 2025.” See what inspired conversation, feedback, and support from people like YOU throughout the year!
Most read blog
[[link removed]] [[link removed]] What are the top countries for gender equality? [[link removed]]
[[link removed]] Published in May, this post examines the data to see which nations have the highest gender equity scores based on reproductive health, education, participation in the labor market, and decision-making. Spoiler alert: The U.S. isn't even in the top 20.
Most inspiring event
World of 8 Billion Student Video Contest [[link removed]]
First run during the 2010-2011 school year as a “teachable moment” around the world population reaching 7 billion, our student video contest has garnered over 32,000 student video submissions since its inception. Thousands of students are now more aware of the deep connections between population growth and so many of today’s pressing global challenges. Check out the 2024-2025 winning entries!
Most visited special feature
Pronatalism in the U.S. [[link removed]]
The Trump administration is embracing increasingly worrying measures to try to raise the U.S. birth rate. The growth of far-right pronatalism presents a major threat to reproductive health and rights—not to mention environmental conservation efforts. Population Connection began monitoring new developments and documenting them in a special section of our website this year.
Interested in more highlights from 2025? You can see them here! [[link removed]]
Thank you for your support and partnership throughout 2025. Wishing you a peaceful and happy New Year!
[[link removed]] Natalie Widel
Director of Digital Marketing
P.S. There’s still time to make a tax-deductible gift towards our $300,000 Global Partners Matching Gift campaign, if you haven’t done so already. [[link removed]] All gifts will be DOUBLED, now through midnight TOMORROW, December 31!
Population Connection is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our EIN is 94-1703155. If you itemize your taxes, your gift will be eligible for a 2025 tax deduction.
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