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Thematic Areas
| 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…
| 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…
| 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…
| 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…
| 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…
| Poverty Eradication, | Social Inclusion
The new session of the United Nations General Assembly opened on Wednesday with its President pledging to use her year in office to bring the world body closer to the people and strengthen their sense of ownership and support for the UN…
| Poverty Eradication, | Social Inclusion
The new session of the United Nations General Assembly opened on Wednesday with its President pledging to use her year in office to bring the world body closer to the people and strengthen their sense of ownership and support for the UN…
| Poverty Eradication
Every year, in September, global leaders and change-makers gather at United Nations Headquarters in New York for two weeks, to discuss the burning issues of our time and set the global agenda for the year ahead. The 73rd session of the UN…
| Youth
A world in which the human rights of every young person are realized; that ensures every young person is empowered to achieve their full potential; and that recognizes young people’s agency, resilience and their positive contributions as…
| Ageing
1st October-10th December 2018
Between 1st October 2018, the International Day of Older Persons and 10th December 2018, the 70th anniversary of the International Human Rights Day, AGE Platform Europe, with the support of its partners and fellow…
| Disabilities
People with reduced mobility make up 35% of the population and rarely travel alone. It is in the tourism sector’s interest to develop accessible destinations for a section of the population that expects only one thing: to be able to travel as…
| Poverty Eradication
Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) isn’t just the job of the United Nations — everyone from governments, the civil society, communities and individuals all play crucial roles in progressing toward these Goals. Whether its carpooling…