Young adults want relationships, children and hopeful futures — but financial and job insecurity are standing in the way, new UNFPA survey finds
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A UNFPA survey of over 108,000 young adults across 73 countries reveals that while the majority aspire to marriage and parenthood due to emotional fulfillment rather than duty, financial insecurity and lack of stable employment are primary barriers to realizing these goals. The findings highlight a critical gap between young people’s desire for family life and the economic conditions necessary to support it, suggesting policy focus should shift toward enabling the stability required for them to make confident choices about their futures.
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