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In 2022, the world wasted 1.05 billion tonnes of food. That's nearly one in five meals lost in shops,…
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva set the tone at the opening session, declaring that the battle for truth has become just as critical as the fight to cut emissions. COP30 must mark “…
The Second World Summit for Social Development adopted a political declaration through which world leaders reaffirm their commitment to building a more just, inclusive, equitable, and sustainable…
Thirty years ago, countries came together in my hometown of Copenhagen to put social development at the heart of their efforts - to eradicate poverty, promote full employment and decent work, and to…
Thirty years after the first World Summit for Social Development recognized health as both a driver and outcome of social progress, the world has made remarkable strides in reducing child mortality.…
As cities around the world race toward rapid technological transformation, global leaders are asking a central question: How can innovation truly serve people — especially as urban populations soar?…
Thirty years ago, the first World Social Summit in Copenhagen dared to imagine a future where dignity wasn’t a privilege, and opportunity didn’t depend on luck. That vision remains just as urgent…
The United Nations Human Rights Council will convene the 2025 Social Forum at the Palais des Nations in Geneva on October 30–31, focusing on “The contribution of education to the respect, promotion,…
Unpaid and paid care work are crucial areas in the future of decent work. Growing populations, ageing societies, changing families, women’s secondary status in labor markets and shortcomings in…
This year’s 31 October marks the 11th World Cities Day, under the theme “People-Centred Smart Cities.” The global observance will be held in Bogotá, Colombia, aiming to raise international awareness…
Social development stands at a turning point in 2025 with technological change, demographic shifts, and evolving labour markets redefining how the way social policy operates. UN DESA’s “World…
As the world looks towards the upcoming Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, one message remains clear: development must put people and planet first. Poverty eradication is the…
As the world gears up for the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) in Belém, Brazil this November, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is launching a timely effort to elevate climate…
This year, we celebrate the UN’s 80th anniversary. The most universal international organization, the United Nations, is truly global in reach. By promoting peace, human rights and social…
Every day, women around the world do 16 billion hours of unpaid care work. This type of work, whether it is cooking, cleaning, looking after children or the elderly, is critical to communities and…
Middle-income countries (MICs) occupy a crucial position in the global development landscape, home to 73% of the world’s population and 62% of its poor. Despite economic progress, these nations…