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10 October 2018 | Poverty Eradication
“Commit2Dialogue: Partnerships for Prevention and Sustaining Peace” is the overarching theme of the
8th Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC - www.unaoc.org), to be held
19-20 November, 2018, at the United Nations…
08 October 2018 | Poverty Eradication
New York – A new initiative led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) aims to help channel private investment and capital to meet the vision of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Called SDG Impact, the initiative, launched today…
02 October 2018 | Poverty Eradication
The stage is set for the United Nations World Data Forum, coming up in Dubai on 22-24 October, and all signs indicate that it will be an exciting, innovative and productive event for the global data community. Data leaders from national statistical…
01 October 2018 | Poverty Eradication
The United Nations Global Compact announced the businesses that have been recognized as Global Compact LEAD companies for demonstrating ongoing commitment to the UN Global Compact and its Ten Principles for responsible business.
Announced at UN…
25 September 2018 | Poverty Eradication
The 2018 Multidimensional Poverty Index provides the most comprehensive view of the many ways in which 1.3 billion people worldwide experience poverty in their daily life.
New York, 20 September 2018 - Half of all people living in poverty are…
21 September 2018 | Poverty Eradication, Social Inclusion
The new session of the United Nations General Assembly opened on Wednesday with its President pledging to use her year in office to bring the world body closer to the people and strengthen their sense of ownership and support for the UN…
21 September 2018 | Poverty Eradication, Social Inclusion
The new session of the United Nations General Assembly opened on Wednesday with its President pledging to use her year in office to bring the world body closer to the people and strengthen their sense of ownership and support for the UN…
20 September 2018 | Poverty Eradication
Every year, in September, global leaders and change-makers gather at United Nations Headquarters in New York for two weeks, to discuss the burning issues of our time and set the global agenda for the year ahead. The 73rd session of the UN General…
17 September 2018 | Poverty Eradication
Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) isn’t just the job of the United Nations — everyone from governments, the civil society, communities and individuals all play crucial roles in progressing toward these Goals. Whether its carpooling…
17 September 2018 | Poverty Eradication
Date: 8 - 9 Nov 2018
Time: 09.00 - 18.00
Location: Rooms XVIII and XXIII, Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland
Donor(s): Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung
This event is open to the public.
Welcome to the UNRISD Conference "Overcoming Inequalities in a…
30 August 2018 | Poverty Eradication
The Social Protection Toolbox has been developed by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) in cooperation with three other Regional Commissions of the United Nations namely: the Economic and Social…
25 July 2018 | Poverty Eradication
The United Nations Research Institute for Social Development (UNRISD) carries out research that helps national governments and others achieve their sustainable development objectives. The research explores and analyses innovations and pathways that…