UNFPA India Honors IUSSP for 2025 UN Population Award in Institutional Category:
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) India honoured the International Union for the Scientific Study of Population (IUSSP) for winning the 2025 United Nations Population Award in the Institutional Category. The award recognises IUSSP’s outstanding work in population research and support for evidence-based policymaking worldwide.The felicitation was held during the 46th Annual Conference of the Indian Association for the Study of Population (IASP), highlighting important discussions on India’s demographic future.IUSSP, led by Dr. Shireen Jejeebhoy (President, 2022-2025), received the award for its exceptional contributions to global population science and fostering collaboration among demographers.Dr. Jejeebhoy said, “It is an honour for IUSSP to receive this award. Our work in research, capacity building, and global networks is recognised. At a time of changing demographics—from ageing populations to climate-related migration—independent, strong research is more important than ever.”
