On the 10 July 2009, South Africa and the rest of the world will be observing and commemorating the 20th World Population Day. This year’s event will focus on the global economic meltdown which is affecting the poorest and most vulnerable especially around the reproductive health, economic and rights issues. The Department of Social Development, through the Chief Directorate Population and Development, in partnership with Ministry for Women, Youth Children and People with Disability, United Nations Populations Fund (UNFPA) and Population Association of South Africa (PASA) will commemorate the World Population Day at the University of Western Cape, Western Cape Province.