Population ageing is a defining global trend of our time. People are living longer, and more are older than ever before. Spectacular improvements in health and survival and reductions in fertility have driven this momentous shift, which has begun or is expected to begin soon in all countries and areas.
An informal briefing for stakeholders on the preparations for the “World Social Summit” in 2025 under the title “the Second World Summit on Social Development” will be convened by H.E. Mr. Philippe Kridelka, Permanent Representative of Belgium to the United Nations, and H.E. Mr. Omar Hilale, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Morocco to the United Nations, in their capacity as co-facilitators of the intergovernmental preparatory process leading up to the Summit.
The United Nations General Assembly adopted draft resolution A/79/L.10 on ‘Sport as an Enabler of Sustainable Development’ by consensus on 12 November 2024. The draft resolution was co-facilitated by Monaco and Qatar, and co-sponsored by Armenia and Turkmenistan.
Registration is now open for the Expert Group Meeting.
Every year, the Indigenous Peoples and Development Branch within the Division for Inclusive Social Development of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs organizes an international expert group meeting (EGM) on a theme recommended by the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues and endorse by the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
The Permanent Forum is an advisory body to the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) with a mandate to discuss Indigenous issues related to economic and social development, culture, the environment, education, health and human rights. The Permanent Forum holds annual two-week sessions at the United Nations Headquarters in New York in April-May.
The Permanent Forum is comprised of sixteen independent experts (See ECOSOC resolution 2000/22).
On 11 November 2024, the Social, Humanitarian, and Cultural Committee (Third Committee) of the 79th session of the General Assembly discussed and considered the draft resolution, "The Rights of Indigenous Peoples" [item 68 (a)].
These pressing issues necessitate urgent action and World Cities Day, celebrated on October 31, offers a platform to reflect on the unprecedented challenges that they face.
Designated by the United Nations General Assembly through resolution 68/239, it aims to elevate the international community’s focus to promote sustainable development and tackle the challenges of urbanisation.
Persons with disabilities continue to be left behind in global development efforts. Progress is insufficient for them in 30% of the Sustainable Development Goal targets, and in 14% of cases, the target has been missed or progress has stalled or been reversed. This includes targets on access to financial resources, healthcare, water, and information and communications technology (ICT), as well as on building the resilience of persons with disabilities during disasters and other emergencies.
The United Nations has unveiled the official logo for the 2025 International Year of Cooperatives (IYC), symbolizing unity and global collaboration. The design features interconnected figures around the globe, representing people working together to create a better world. The logo highlights the cooperative movement's spirit of collaboration and its global impact in building a more equitable and sustainable future, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The 2024 Global Cooperative Conference takes place on 25-30 November 2024 at the Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, India and will be the official launch of the United Nations International Year of Cooperatives 2025 (IYC) in the presence of global leaders, academics and practitioners. The IYC takes the theme “Cooperative Build a Better World”, to inspire cooperators worldwide to work together to strengthen the international cooperative movement.
Join us at the Global Cooperative Conference to celebrate how cooperatives build prosperity for all...
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