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Thematic Areas
| Disabilities, | Social Inclusion
Autism and other forms of disability are part of the human experience that contributes to human diversity. As such, the United Nations has emphasized the need to mainstream disability in the Organization’s development agenda.
In September 2015, the…
| Poverty Eradication
Inequality is a social, economic and political challenge and has profound impact on sustainable development. It features prominently in the recently adopted 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, resulting in the creation of a stand-alone goal (…
| Indigenous Peoples, | Poverty Eradication
In line with the priority theme of this year’s Commission on the Status of Women, “Women’s empowerment and its link to sustainable development,” indigenous women have called for their empowerment to become a driving force in achieving sustainable…
| Indigenous Peoples, | Poverty Eradication
In line with the priority theme of this year’s Commission on the Status of Women, “Women’s empowerment and its link to sustainable development,” indigenous women have called for their empowerment to become a driving force in achieving sustainable…
| Disabilities
"Persons with disabilities, including those with Down syndrome, are more than persons in need of assistance; they are agents of change who can drive progress across society – and their voices must be heard as we strive to reach the Sustainable…
| Social Inclusion, | Women, | Youth
Recognizing gender equality as a fundamental human right, central to driving the global economy and achieving the recently adopted Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), business leaders joined UN Member States and civil society organizations at the…
| Social Inclusion, | Women, | Youth
Recognizing gender equality as a fundamental human right, central to driving the global economy and achieving the recently adopted Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), business leaders joined UN Member States and civil society organizations at the…
| Social Inclusion, | Women, | Youth
Recognizing gender equality as a fundamental human right, central to driving the global economy and achieving the recently adopted Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), business leaders joined UN Member States and civil society organizations at the…
| Women, | Youth
At the first-ever Youth Forum, from 11-12 March at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), 300 participants from across the globe stressed that young people are in the driver's seat and they're ready to achieve gender equality.
“…
| Women, | Youth
At the first-ever Youth Forum, from 11-12 March at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), 300 participants from across the globe stressed that young people are in the driver's seat and they're ready to achieve gender equality.
“…
| Social Inclusion
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| Women
The 2016 theme for International Women’s Day is Planet 50-50 by 2030: Step It Up for Gender Equality. The United Nations observance on 8 March will reflect on how to accelerate the 2030 Agenda, building momentum for the effective implementation…