Social Inclusion

Changing patterns of climate variability and extreme weather events are negatively affecting all dimensions of food security and exacerbating other underlying causes of malnutrition in all its forms in Latin America and the Caribbean, according to…

“I’m a big believer that everyone deserves the very best standard of care that we can give,” said Rebecca, a midwife and medical team leader on board the Ocean Viking, a ship that has been in service since 2019 and fitted for search and rescue…

Understanding the ocean is critical for protecting our climate, sustaining biodiversity, and supporting the livelihoods of over 3 billion people. Three-quarters of seafloor remains unmapped, and hundreds of thousands of marine species are yet to be…

"Countries cannot ignore these perils. In our interconnected economy, shocks on one side of the world push up prices on the other. Every country is affected and must be part of the solution—building on progress made. We’ve set a path. Now it’s time…

The World Social Protection Report 2024-26 focuses on the climate crisis and the need to transition to a more sustainable world, and provides a global overview of progress made around the world since 2015 in extending social protection. The report…

A new International Labour Organization (ILO) report highlights how social dialogue can enable countries to pursue economic development alongside social progress, while ensuring fair and inclusive low-carbon and digital transitions. The Social…

International Migrants Day gives us a special opportunity to shine a spotlight on the invaluable contributions of millions of migrants around the world. It's also a day for us to highlight the increasingly complex environment in which migration…

Human Rights Day and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Human Rights Day is observed annually around the world on 10 December. It commemorates the anniversary of one of the world's most groundbreaking global pledges: the Universal…

The message, from second graders and octogenarians to imams, rabbis, young changemakers and the King of Spain, was clear: “we need peace and mutual understanding now more than ever before,” according to more than 1,800 participants at the UN…

​​​​​​An estimated 5.5 billion people are online in 2024, an increase of 227 million individuals based on revised estimates for 2023, according to new figures from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The estimates featured in ITU's …

Global Humanitarian Overview 2025 Humanitarian needs worldwide continue to grow as crises become more severe and complex. As we witness widespread conflicts and violations of international humanitarian law that continue to devastate civilian lives…

2024 Theme 1 December marks World AIDS Day – a global moment to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS and show solidarity in the face of the pandemic. This year’s theme “Take the RIGHTS path” highlights that the world can end AIDS – if everyone’s…