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17 October 2024: Celebrating the first International Day of the Intangible Cultural Heritage
The 42nd session of the General Conference of UNESCO in November 2023 proclaimed 17 October as the International Day of the Intangible Cultural Heritage.…
| Poverty Eradication
UNDP and OPHI’s new research found that poverty rates in countries affected by conflict are nearly three times as high as compared to countries not affected by conflict. The report includes an in-depth case study on Afghanistan, where 5.3…
| Poverty Eradication
The world is facing multiple crises, from the lingering effects of COVID-19 to rising conflicts, natural disasters and the accelerating impacts of climate change. These challenges have been exacerbated by increased inequalities,…
| Poverty Eradication
16 October 2024 - The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2024 highlights a widespread but often ignored aspect of poverty: social and institutional mistreatment. This hidden violence, which includes stigma, discrimination,…
| Poverty Eradication
Press Briefing, 17 October 2024, 12:45 pm EDT
Featuring:
Shantanu Mukherjee, Director, Economic Analysis and Policy Division, UN DESA
Wenyan Yang, Chief, Global Dialogue for Social Development Branch, Division for Inclusive Social Development, UN…
| Poverty Eradication
Abraham was not allowed to sit exams at his local school. Like many children around the world, he did not have a birth certificate. He says: “Not having a birth certificate is like saying you don’t exist as a child, as a human being.” As a…
| Poverty Eradication
To meet the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the UN General Assembly President on Monday emphasised Africa’s potential and the urgent need for both international support and systemic reforms across the continent.
In a…
| Poverty Eradication
A UN Women report reveals that policies ranging from cash benefits to healthcare and pensions are not being extended to enough women and girls, leaving them more vulnerable to poverty worldwide.
As the world prepares to mark the International…
| Poverty Eradication
It’s the busiest and probably most high-profile week at UN Headquarters in New York, where leaders from across the world come together to discuss global issues or highlight their country-specific priorities.
The 79th session of General…
| Youth
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…
| Youth
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…
| Youth
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…