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16 November 2022
his year marks the 20-year milestone of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing, a landmark agreement in which Governments committed to “building a society for all ages”. The Madrid Plan of Action contains a broad range of objectives,…
News | 12 November 2022
On 12 November, the Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Committee (Third Committee), of the 76th session of the General Assembly discussed Rights of Indigenous Peoples [item 71(a)].
The Committee took up the draft resolution “Rights of indigenous…
News | 04 November 2022
On 4 November 2022, the Social, Humanitarian and Cultural Committee (Third Committee) of the 77th session of the General Assembly discussed Rights of Indigenous Peoples [item 65 (a)].
The Committee took up the draft resolution “Rights of Indigenous…
News | 31 October 2022
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…
News | 25 October 2022
In the aftermath of Covid-19 pandemic with millions of deaths, the war in Ukraine displacing hundreds and the food security challenges faced lately, it is necessary to redefine the future of cities and territories towards an inclusive and…
News | 14 October 2022
Both the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the World Summit for Social Development are committed to seeking lasting solutions to eradicating poverty, creating full employment and decent work for all, and building more inclusive societies…
News | 14 October 2022
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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,…
News | 13 October 2022
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 technologies…
News | 10 October 2022
Dignity for all in practice is the umbrella theme of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty for 2022-2023. The dignity of the human being is not only a fundamental right in itself but constitutes the basis of all other fundamental…
News | 05 October 2022
DISD/UN DESA with ODI Nexus and SIDA organized a panel discussion on how developing countries can transform their economies in an inclusive way, within planetary boundaries.
Panelists shared lessons from countries that have successfully integrated…
News | 28 September 2022
The United Nations International Day of Older Persons (UNIDOP) 2022 will highlight “The Resilience and Contributions of Older Women” in successfully navigating today’s myriad of global challenges.
The past three years have brought profound upheaval…
News | 19 September 2022
Every year, leaders gather at the UN Headquarters for the General Assembly, where they take on some of the biggest challenges facing our world today. Here are 5 key things to know about the upcoming #UNGA session:
A Hungarian President takes the…