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15 October 2018 | Poverty Eradication
Rural women make up a quarter of the world’s population. They grow much of our food, strengthen economies and build climate resilience.
From championing access to clean water in Kyrgyzstan to boosting sustainable agriculture in Ethiopia, rural women…
10 October 2018 | Poverty Eradication
“Commit2Dialogue: Partnerships for Prevention and Sustaining Peace” is the overarching theme of the
8th Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC - www.unaoc.org), to be held
19-20 November, 2018, at the United Nations…
09 October 2018 | Youth
After empowering hundreds of girls and young mothers in poor communities across Rio de Janeiro, the joint programme by UN Women and International Olympic Committee enters its second phase
Last year, as 19-year-old Dayane Santos sat with her…
08 October 2018 | Poverty Eradication
New York – A new initiative led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) aims to help channel private investment and capital to meet the vision of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Called SDG Impact, the initiative, launched today…
02 October 2018 | Poverty Eradication
The stage is set for the United Nations World Data Forum, coming up in Dubai on 22-24 October, and all signs indicate that it will be an exciting, innovative and productive event for the global data community. Data leaders from national statistical…
01 October 2018 | Poverty Eradication
The United Nations Global Compact announced the businesses that have been recognized as Global Compact LEAD companies for demonstrating ongoing commitment to the UN Global Compact and its Ten Principles for responsible business.
Announced at UN…
28 September 2018 | Youth
The International Development Research Centre (IDRC), the Dutch Knowledge Platform on Inclusive Development Policies, and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have launched a call for concept notes for research to boost decent employment for…
27 September 2018 | Ageing
Seventy years after its adoption, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) remains important and relevant as ever. We remain free and equal in dignity and rights.
To commemorate this anniversary, this year’s International Day of Older…
27 September 2018 | Ageing
On International Day of Older Persons 2018, we mark the 70th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by showcasing the achievements of older campaigners from all around the world. Find out and read about their moving and inspiring…
25 September 2018 | Poverty Eradication
The 2018 Multidimensional Poverty Index provides the most comprehensive view of the many ways in which 1.3 billion people worldwide experience poverty in their daily life.
New York, 20 September 2018 - Half of all people living in poverty are…
24 September 2018 | Youth
Generation Unlimited is a global partnership that aims to ensure that every young person is in education, learning, training or employment by 2030.
By 2030 there will be 2 billion young women and men seeking opportunities for a bright future…
24 September 2018 | Youth
The United Nations Secretary-General launched a new partnership strategy with the world’s 1.8 billion young people on Monday, to help put “their ideas into action”.
Noting that it was “a rare treat” to see so many young faces at the UN, to launch…