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World Day of Social Justice, observed every 20 February by the United Nations, stands as a global reminder of our shared demand for fairness, dignity, and equity. The Doha Political Declaration,…
The 13th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development will take place from 24 to 27 February 2026 at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok, Thailand. The Forum serves as a key…
Being online offers so many positives for children (and adults!) – from staying connected with friends and family, to exciting learning opportunities and a wealth of entertainment. But all this new…
Women entrepreneurs must be recognized as the architects of economic change and not the beneficiaries.That was the central message of the Manama Declaration, issued at the close of the World…
Every morning around the world, billions of people step onto a bus, bike to work, wait for a train, or drive long distances to reach their jobs, schools, markets, and health care. Meanwhile, freight…
Artificial intelligence is no longer the sole preserve of rich western nations. The applications for the Global South, in areas ranging from health to agriculture and industry, are having a…
As we navigate the last few years of the 2030 Agenda, it’s time to prepare for what’s next. The challenging global context makes it especially important to get it right, making multilateralism…
Women and girls remain underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), often due to persistent stereotypes and limited access to opportunities. Through education,…
Student participants share what stood out to them during the hybrid dialogue “UN Youth Compass: Making Meaningful Youth Engagement the Norm”, co-hosted by the United Nations Youth Office and the…
The Least Developed Countries Report 2025, released by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) on 10 February, finds that services are expanding rapidly across least developed countries. However…
The International Labour Organization (ILO) calls for concrete action in their "Red Card to Child Labour" campaign.Despite the significant progress achieved since 2000, which has led to an almost…
Last year saw two major milestones for the global cooperative movement: the Second World Social Summit, held in Doha in November 2025, and the UN International Year of Cooperatives 2025 (IYC2025). On…
Every day, people around the world work courageously to protect their communities from the harms of violent extremism, often by confronting something less visible, but equally dangerous:…
Although women are more likely than young men to pursue higher education, they make up only 35% of science graduates.Across the world, a significant gender gap persists at all levels of science,…
With inequality deepening and trust in public institutions under strain, the UN’s main forum on social policy wrapped up its annual session on Tuesday with a renewed push to turn global commitments…
On the grounds of a primary school between the towns of Pwintbyu and Salin in Myanmar’s Magway Region, Maw Maw Hmwe runs a modest food stall selling her famous rice noodle salads. Each day, students…