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| Youth
On February 12, the UN Youth Delegates of Germany and the German Permanent Mission to the UN hosted the event “Strategizing Youth Engagement from the CSocD to the World Summit for Social Development” at the 63rd Commission of Social Development (…
| Innovation & Technology
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform society and advance sustainable development for all.
Recent research shows that digital technology, including AI, can directly benefit 70 percent of the 2030 Sustainable…
| Social Inclusion
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?…
| Social Inclusion
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…
| Social Inclusion
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…
| Social Inclusion
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…
| Sport for Development and Peace
Empowering Communities Through Sport: CSocD63 UN Side Event Highlights Martial Arts as Catalyst for Sustainable Development
New York, February 14, 2024 — The webinar “Empowering Communities Through Sport: Real Voices, Real Change” brought…
| Social Inclusion
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…
| Innovation & Technology
At the 63rd Commission of Social Development (CSocD63), the UN DESA Programmes on Youth and Ageing hosted the event Bridging the Intergenerational Equity Gap: Discussing Inequality in AI Access, Use, and Benefits. The discussion focused on…
| Social Inclusion
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…
| Social Inclusion
On 10 February, the International Labour Organization (ILO) hosted the side event Tripartite Solutions for Social Justice: Pathway to the World Social Summit/Second World Summit on Social Development at CSocD63.
Moderator, Ms. Laura…
| Youth
Language is one of the distinctive features that makes us human, and a new book supported by the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) aims to encourage children to reflect on its importance.
What Makes Us Human…