General Assembly (GA)

The resolution calls on Member States and the international community to adopt coordinated, equitable and inclusive policies that strengthen social protection systems, promote decent work, invest in education and health, advance gender equality, and harness digital transformation while ensuring no one is left behind. It stresses the importance of international cooperation, financing for development, debt relief, and multilateral partnerships, including South-South cooperation, to expand fiscal space for social spending. Finally, it reinforces the central role of the Commission for Social Development in monitoring follow-up and translating global commitments, including those from Doha, into concrete action at national, regional and global levels.

This resolution reaffirms the Political Declaration and the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing (2002) as the global framework for addressing population ageing, while recognizing that awareness and implementation remain uneven across regions. It highlights the rapid growth of the global older population—particularly in developing countries—and the disproportionate impact of COVID-19, poverty, ageism and discrimination on older persons, especially older women and persons with disabilities. The resolution underscores the need to integrate ageing issues into the implementation of the 2030 Agenda, strengthen intergenerational solidarity, and recognize older persons as active contributors to sustainable development and social cohesion rather than…

Recalling its resolution 76/13 of 2 December 2021, in which it decided to include in the provisional agenda of its seventy-eighth session the sub-item entitled “Building a peaceful and better world through sport and the Olympic ideal”, and recalling also its prior decision to consider the sub-item every two years, in advance of the Summer and Winter Olympic Games, 

Recalling also its resolution 48/11 of 25 October 1993, which, inter alia, revived the ancient Greek tradition of ekecheiria (“Olympic Truce”) calling for a truce during the Olympic Games to encourage a peaceful environment and ensure safe passage, access and participation for athletes and relevant persons at the Games, thereby mobilizing the youth of the world to the cause of peace, 

Recalling further…

The Human Rights Council,  Guided by the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations,  Reaffirming  the  Unive sal  Declaration  of  Human  Rights  and  recalling  all  relevant  international  human  rights  treaties,  in  particular  the  International  Covenant  on  Civil  and  Political  Rights,  the  International  Covenant  on  Economic,  Social  and  Cultural  Rights,  the  Convention on the Elimination of All Forms  of Discrimination against Women, the  International  Convention  on  the  Elimination  of  All  Forms  of  …

The report addresses how diverse contexts amplify the barriers faced by persons with disabilities, particularly those subjected to discrimination or whose rights are not upheld. It examines the situation of persons with disabilities and the status of implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in four such contexts: (a) rural or remote areas; (b) migration and forced displacement; (c) the criminal justice system; and (d) institutional settings, and provides an overview of good practices taken to reduce the amplified barriers within these contexts, by States Parties and United Nations entities. 

The report includes recommendations to States Parties for the adoption of mainstreaming and targeted approaches, to create an inclusive environment at…

As part of the preparations for and observance of the thirtieth anniversary of the International Year of the Family, the report is focused on the impact of climate change on the well-being of families, highlighting challenges relating to food and water scarcity, worsening physical and mental health, increased intrafamilial violence and child marriage. 

In the report, the Secretary-General focuses on the role of families in climate action, as food producers, educators, consumers and advocates, and elaborates on policy implications, including under updated nationally determined contributions. He also highlights good practices in family policymaking at the national and regional levels and describes the activities carried out in preparation for and observance of the anniversary…

The report contains recommendations of concrete measures to advance the long-standing social commitments established in the Copenhagen Declaration on Social Development of 1995 and the Programme of Action of the World Summit for Social Development. Member States are called upon to: (a) close persistent gaps in access to essential services; (b) improve the quality of services; (c) invest in productive employment and decent work; (d) establish fair, effective and efficient tax systems; (e) promote transparent, inclusive and accountable governance; and (f) strengthen multilateral cooperation rooted in equity, economic security and solidarity.

The report provides an overview of progress in implementing the resolution, focusing on the following emerging areas in youth development: (a) developing future-proof skills; (b) balancing opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence; and (c) fostering social resilience. It also reviews progress made in implementing the World Programme of Action for Youth, in the context of the thirtieth anniversary of the Programme. 

The report draws on input received from Member States, United Nations entities and youth organizations on efforts to advance youth development during the period under review. The report concludes with recommendations for consideration by the General Assembly.

The report provides an update on progress made by the United Nations system in advancing disability inclusion and implementing the UN Disability Inclusion Strategy. Six years since its launch, the Strategy has helped integrate disability considerations into planning, strengthened leadership commitment, and promoted more inclusive programming. However, challenges remain in transforming organizational culture to be fully inclusive of persons with disabilities.

Drawing on progress reports from UN entities and country teams, the report reviews developments from 2019 to 2024, identifies barriers and enablers, and offers recommendations to strengthen coordination, implementation, and…

The  report outlines key policies and actions that can assist cooperatives in realizing their full potential for supporting Member States to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and the outcomes of the World Summit for Social Development. The report provides highlights of the need for cooperatives to focus on strengthening democratic governance, investing in member education and expanding partnerships to scale their impact. 

With the Second World Social Summit due to convene in November 2025, the report provides an analysis of the role of cooperatives in poverty eradication through the creation of decent work and the advancement of social inclusion. The report also provides highlights of the activities being undertaken to mark the ongoing International Year of…

The report contains an exploration of the central role of social capital as a transformative strategy for addressing multidimensional poverty and strengthening inclusive societies. Recognizing that poverty is both economic and relational in nature, the report serves to highlight how investments in trust, participation and social networks can reduce structural barriers, expand opportunities and foster a shared sense of belonging. 

In the report, national experiences are used to illustrate how social capital can be mobilized across key sectors, including employment, education, health, housing and community development, to address multidimensional poverty. The importance of inclusive governance, intergenerational solidarity and institutional trust as foundations for social…

The present note contains the main findings of the World Social Report 2025: A New Policy Consensus to Accelerate Social Progress. Thirty years after the first World Summit for Social Development, the World Social Report 2025 warns of a mounting global social crisis marked by insecurity, inequality, and declining trust. While past decades have brought progress in poverty reduction and well-being, millions remain trapped in precarious livelihoods, informal work, and economic instability. Inequalities persist across income, gender, and generations, while climate change and rapid technological shifts deepen divides. Trust in institutions is eroding, social cohesion is weakening, and polarization is rising—undermining solidarity and the collective ability to meet the Sustainable…