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Marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, said on Friday that those with a disability were among the hardest hit by the…
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The theme this year is “Transformative solutions for inclusive development: the role of innovation in fuelling an accessible and equitable world“.
The annual observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) on 3 December was…
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INTRODUCTION
In preparation for the thirtieth anniversary of the International Year of the Family, 2024, UNDESA supports research and awareness-raising activities on the impact of current megatrends including technological,…
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In 2022, UNDESA sent a Note Verbale to Member States and UN entities requesting the provision of information on the following topics:
Family-oriented efforts in support of managing the use of new technologies, including harnessing new…
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The Division for Inclusive Social Development (DISD) of the Department of Economic and Social affairs (UNDESA) is organizing an Expert Group Meeting on “Megatrends and Families: Focus on Digital Technologies, Migration and Urbanization” to be held…
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Commemorated annually on 12 August, Secretary-General António Guterres noted that this year’s theme – “Intergenerational Solidarity: Creating a World for All Ages” – reminds us of “a basic truth” that “we need people of all ages…
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To achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the world needs to leverage the full potential of all generations. Solidarity across generations is key for sustainable development. We must collaborate to foster successful and equitable…
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“Together, we can make sure that every person…can fully participate in every aspect of life – social, economic, cultural, and political”, said Secretary-General António Guterres, adding that “we can, and we will, advance our common…
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To achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the world needs to leverage the full potential of all generations. Solidarity across generations is key for sustainable development. We must collaborate to foster successful and equitable…
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There are only eight years left for the world to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With 185 ratifications to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), the international commitments to equality…
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The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) was adopted by the General Assembly by its resolution 61/106 of 13 December 2006. It came into force on 3 May 2008 upon the 20th ratification. Article 40 of the Convention…
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Urbanization is one of the most important megatrends shaping our world and the life and wellbeing of families worldwide. Sustainable urbanization is related to the achievement of several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and targets, such as SDG1…