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Thirty years ago, countries came together in my hometown of Copenhagen to put social development at the heart of their efforts - to eradicate poverty, promote full employment and decent work, and to…
Thirty years after the first World Summit for Social Development recognized health as both a driver and outcome of social progress, the world has made remarkable strides in reducing child mortality.…
As cities around the world race toward rapid technological transformation, global leaders are asking a central question: How can innovation truly serve people — especially as urban populations soar?…
Thirty years ago, the first World Social Summit in Copenhagen dared to imagine a future where dignity wasn’t a privilege, and opportunity didn’t depend on luck. That vision remains just as urgent…
The United Nations Human Rights Council will convene the 2025 Social Forum at the Palais des Nations in Geneva on October 30–31, focusing on “The contribution of education to the respect, promotion,…
Social development stands at a turning point in 2025 with technological change, demographic shifts, and evolving labour markets redefining how the way social policy operates. UN DESA’s “World…
Unpaid and paid care work are crucial areas in the future of decent work. Growing populations, ageing societies, changing families, women’s secondary status in labor markets and shortcomings in…
This year’s 31 October marks the 11th World Cities Day, under the theme “People-Centred Smart Cities.” The global observance will be held in Bogotá, Colombia, aiming to raise international awareness…
As the world looks towards the upcoming Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, one message remains clear: development must put people and planet first. Poverty eradication is the…
As the world gears up for the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) in Belém, Brazil this November, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is launching a timely effort to elevate climate…
This year, we celebrate the UN’s 80th anniversary. The most universal international organization, the United Nations, is truly global in reach. By promoting peace, human rights and social…
Every day, women around the world do 16 billion hours of unpaid care work. This type of work, whether it is cooking, cleaning, looking after children or the elderly, is critical to communities and…
Middle-income countries (MICs) occupy a crucial position in the global development landscape, home to 73% of the world’s population and 62% of its poor. Despite economic progress, these nations…
A Global Commitment to InclusionAdopted in 2006, the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) marked a milestone in promoting equality and inclusion for all. More than 190…
On 29 October, the United Nations will honor a select group of individuals and initiatives in the 2025 Heroes of Tomorrow: UN SDG Action Awards Ceremony, shedding light on important issues related to…
The Heroes of Tomorrow: UN SDG Action Awards is a signature programme of the UN SDG Action Campaign, a special initiative of the UN Secretary-General, hosted by the Executive Office of the UN…