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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 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 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 General Assembly resolution 79/149 on Inclusive development for and with persons with disabilities reaffirms the commitment of Member States to the full realization of the rights of persons with disabilities, anchored in the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Recognizing that persons with disabilities represent 16% of the global population and face persistent barriers in areas such as health, education, employment, and access to services, the resolution emphasizes that inclusion is both a human rights imperative and a development necessity. It highlights the disproportionate challenges faced by women and girls with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and those living in rural or conflict-affected areas, and…

The report provides updates on progress and concrete steps to implement the Sustainable Development Goals for persons with disabilities, highlights the impacts of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), shares findings from the Disability and Development Report 2024 and recommends policies for implementing the goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It emphasizes accessibility, economic opportunities, assistive technologies, data-informed policies and multisectoral collaboration. Upcoming summits aim to promote inclusive development, partnerships and international cooperation.

The report concludes with policy recommendations to accelerate progress on the 2030 Agenda for persons with disabilities. It calls for a comprehensive, inclusive approach to address policy gaps…

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.

The General Assembly, Recalling the World Summit for Social Development, held in Copenhagen from 6 to 12 March 1995, and the twenty-fourth special session of the General Assembly, entitled “World Summit for Social Development and beyond: achieving social development for all in a globalizing world”, held in Geneva from 26 June to 1 July 2000, 

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The General Assembly, Recalling the World Summit for Social Development, held in Copenhagen from 6 to 12 March 1995, and the twenty-fourth special session of the General Assembly, entitled “World Summit for Social Development and beyond: achieving social development for all in a globalizing world”, held in Geneva from 26 June to 1 July 2000,

Reaffirming that the Copenhagen Declaration on Social Development and the Programme of Action of the World Summit for Social Development 1 and the further initiatives for social development adopted by the General Assembly at its twentyfourth special session,2 as well as a continued global dialogue on social development issues, constitute the basic framework for the promotion of social development for all at the national and international…