Dear John

11 July is World Population Day - the most significant annual observance day for us at Population Matters. This UN day was established in 1989 and seeks to focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues. At PM, we've marked this event in many different ways, from driving a digivan around London, to holding a conference in Lagos, Nigeria, to producing a publication and video on the crucial links between population and the Sustainable Development Goals

This year, we're excited to launch something new: our Change Champion Awards! The awards recognise individuals and organisations across the globe for their progressive, effective and brave work promoting reproductive rights, defending the environment, and enlightening the public about the challenges we face and empowering solutions.

The award categories include Women's Champion, Young Campaigner, Family Choice Champion, Earth Champion, Media Story, Shining a Light, Online Campaign, PM Supporter and Special Award.

Among this year's inspirational recipients are a teenage girl fighting child marriage in Zimbabwe, the UK author of a novel addressing the childfree choice, and a feminist journalist in Bangladesh.

Click below to meet our 2021 Change Champions!

I hope this gives you hope and I would like to personally thank you for your work and support also - our supporters and members are spread across more than 100 different countries and you all play a key role in championing the changes required to secure a better future on our one-and-only planet.

Thank you,

Alistair Currie
Head of Campaigns and Communications
Population Matters