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Implementation of the objectives of the International Year of the Family and its follow-up processes
The present report, which is submitted pursuant to General Assembly resolution 75/153, contains information on the preparations for the observance of the thirtieth anniversary of the International Year of the Family in 2024 and an analysis of the…
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“They are tackling inequities in food security, biodiversity loss, threats to our environment and much more”, Secretary-General António Guterres spelled out in his message for the day.
And noting that COVID-19 pandemic…
The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum will be held on 7 and 8 April 2021. The modalities of participation will depend on the evolving spread of COVID-19 and its impact on travel restrictions as well as considerations on the safety,…
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The 59th session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD59) will take place from 8 to 17 February in 2021.
The priority theme will be “Socially just transition towards sustainable development: the role of digital technologies on…
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Megatrends, including new technologies, rapid urbanization and migration, as well as demographic and climate change, have been dramatically shaping our world. In preparation for the Thirtieth Anniversary of the International Year of the Family, 2024…
The World Youth Report (WYR) is a flagship publication of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA), Division for Inclusive Social Development (DISD). The Report addresses youth development…
Commemorating International Youth Day, top UN officials have called on leaders around the world to “do everything possible” to enable young people to reach their fullest potential.
Against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic,…
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Covid Family Life Study There is no question that though health workers have been in the frontline of dealing with Covid-19, all of us have been seeing action on the “Home Front” during the pandemic. Especially families, where parents have been…
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In 2020, UNDESA sent a Note Verbale to Member States and UN entities requesting the provision of information on the following topics
1) Family-oriented policies and programmes that enhance strong intergenerational interactions, such as parenting…
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The Division for Inclusive Social Development of UN DESA is consulting stakeholders concerning the preparations for the IYF+30 in relations to the 2030 Development Agenda and the impact of the following mega trends on families:
Technological…
UN report finds youth social entrepreneurship can create jobs and help the most underserved communities
Tearing down barriers that prevent more young people from becoming successful social entrepreneurs will contribute to advancing the …
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The Division for Inclusive Social Development (DISD) of the UN Department of Economic and Social affairs (UN DESA) is organizing an Expert Group Meeting (EGM) on “Families in Development” to be held online 16-18 June 2020. The EGM is to address the…