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29 March 2018 | Social Inclusion
Sport has proven to be a cost-effective and flexible tool in promoting peace and development objectives. Since the inception of the MDGs in 2000, sport has played a vital role in enhancing each of the eight goals, a fact which has been recognized in…
02 January 2018 | Social Inclusion
In his message on the New Year, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is calling for unity among the global community to tackle overwhelming challenges and defend values shared by all.
“On New Year's Day 2018, I am not issuing an appeal…
05 December 2017 | Social Inclusion
Despite significant progress in the extension of social protection in many parts of the world, the human right to social security is not yet a reality for a majority of the world’s population.
According to new data presented in the World Social…
04 December 2017 | Disabilities, Social Inclusion
On December 1st, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) 2017 was marked at the UN Headquarters in New York under the theme: Transformation towards sustainable and resilient society for all. Governments, persons with disabilities…
04 December 2017 | Disabilities, Social Inclusion
On December 1st, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) 2017 was marked at the UN Headquarters in New York under the theme: Transformation towards sustainable and resilient society for all. Governments, persons with disabilities…
01 November 2017 | Social Inclusion
Our world today faces unprecedented economic, social and environmental challenges. They are complex and closely connected. Countries need to address these challenges to move towards a sustainable future.
UN DESA partners on capacity development to…
30 October 2017 | Social Inclusion
“Wake up, Monsieur le Comte! You have great things to do.” Those are the words, which, uttered by his personal valet every morning, would rouse the celebrated 19th century thinker, Henri de Saint Simon. But for most of us, struggling to wake up in…
23 March 2017 | Poverty Eradication, Social Inclusion
The New Report "Human Development for Everyone" released by the UN Development Programme (UNDP), found that while many people have greater access to education, health and sanitation, for example, more focus needs to be paid to who has been excluded…
23 March 2017 | Poverty Eradication, Social Inclusion
The New Report "Human Development for Everyone" released by the UN Development Programme (UNDP), found that while many people have greater access to education, health and sanitation, for example, more focus needs to be paid to who has been excluded…
06 March 2017 | Poverty Eradication, Social Inclusion
Since its first session in 1947, the UN Statistical Commission has brought together senior statisticians from across the globe to make sure that all nations speak the same statistical language, using harmonized data. The goal has been clear from the…
06 March 2017 | Poverty Eradication, Social Inclusion
Since its first session in 1947, the UN Statistical Commission has brought together senior statisticians from across the globe to make sure that all nations speak the same statistical language, using harmonized data. The goal has been clear from the…
29 December 2016 | Social Inclusion
Social Protection involves preventing, managing and overcoming situations that adversely affect people's wellbeing usually through monetary means or services provided. Following the release of the Report on the World Social Situation 2016, the…