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Water and sanitation are essential for resilient communities, yet 2.2 billion people lack clean water, and 3.5 billion lack safely managed sanitation. Climate change is accelerating the loss of vital water sources, including glaciers, which are…
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Forests, crucial ecosystems for food security
Forests, pillars of global food security and nutrition, are the livelihoods of millions of families. They provide essential foods such as fruits, seeds, roots and wild meat, fundamental resources for…
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This year marks the 80th anniversary of the United Nations.
Born out of the ashes of the Second World War, the organization was the result of a global commitment to “save succeeding generations from the scourge of war.”
The founding of the UN…
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60 years of the anti-racism Convention: progress and achievements in the fight against racial discrimination
The 2025 theme of the International Day is “60th anniversary of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms Racial of…
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What is the International Day of Happiness?
It’s a day to be happy, of course! Happiness is a fundamental human goal. The United Nations General Assembly recognizes this goal and calls for “a more inclusive, equitable and balanced…
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On February 12, the Christian Blind Mission (CBM) and the Global Coalition for Social Protection Floors (GCSPF) hosted a webinar titled Advancing the Copenhagen Declaration Commitments through Age and Disability Inclusive Social Protection at…
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In recent years, the term "social justice" has become a significant part of public discourse, often invoked in discussions about equality, human rights, and societal reforms. But what exactly does social justice mean, and why is it so important?…
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Beyond the UN, it affects people’s daily lives in many ways. It helps reduce conflicts, grow our economies, and allows us to travel safely around the world. It's also crucial for tackling big global problems like climate change and unregulated…
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Trading suits, ties and debates for DJ turntables, bright traditional Indigenous garb and ancient instruments, three performers – an anthropologist, an R&B singer and a genre-defying artist – showcased their music and messages at the Stand…
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On 13 February 2025, policymakers, UN officials, researchers, and civil society representatives gathered at the United Nations Headquarters in New York for the side event “Building Resilience for All: Integrating Disaster Risk Reduction into Social…
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At CSocD63, the Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the United Nations hosted the event UN Youth Delegates and Representatives Breakfast: Accelerating Action on Social Justice. The event aimed to encourage youth delegates to brainstorm ways in which…
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On 11 February 2025, key stakeholders convened at the United Nations Headquarters in New York for the side event “From Copenhagen to Doha: Advancing the Global Social Development Agenda”, held on the margins of the 63rd Session of the Commission for…