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According to the UNESCO Global Education Monitoring Report 2024, 110M more children and youth have entered school since the UN Sustainable Development Goal on education was adopted in 2015, with more children in school today than ever before.…
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World Cities Day
World Cities Day brings Urban October to an end on 31 October each year and was first celebrated in 2014. As with World Habitat Day, a global observance is held in a different city each year and the day focuses on a specific theme…
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International Anti-Corruption Day - 9 December 2024
Uniting with Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow's Integrity.
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Young people have dreams and aspirations, but corruption erodes the fabric of society, stifles progress and…
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The New Digital Frontiers of Information: "Media and Information Literacy for Public Interest Information"
This year’s Global Media and Information Literacy Week theme highlights the importance of equipping people with critical thinking skills in…
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About the UN SDG Action Awards
The UN SDG Action Awards, a signature programme of the UN SDG Action Campaign, champions initiatives and committed individuals who are wielding the power of creativity and innovation to bring us closer…
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Youth2030: Progress Report 2024 represents a significant milestone, marking five years since the launch of Youth2030, the UN Youth Strategy. The current report offers a comprehensive overview of the progress in implementation of Youth2030. By…
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As world leaders gather for the Summit of the Future, two topics will be among those at the top of the agenda: youth and digital.
Taking place during the UN General Assembly high-level week, the Summit aims to forge a new global…
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The global labour market outlook for young people has improved in the last four years, and the upward trend is expected to continue for two more, according to a new International Labour Organization (ILO) report.
However, the report, titled Global…
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" Today, and every day, let’s work to transform education. And let’s ensure that youth have what they need to build skills for shaping a more peaceful, sustainable future for all." UN Secretary-General António Guterres
Why is World Youth Skills…
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We are extending the application period for nominations and applications for the UN SDG Action Awards to 30 June 2024!
The 2024 UN SDG Action Awards champions initiatives and committed individuals who are wielding the power of creativity and…
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Digital technologies and algorithm-driven software - especially social media - present high risks of privacy invasion, cyberbullying and distraction from learning to young girls, according to the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’…
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Small island developing States are particularly vulnerable to climate change consequences, such as rising sea levels and heavy rains that cause flooding, increasing ocean temperatures that affect coral reefs and fishing and frequent hurricanes…