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As the world prepares for the Second World Social Summit in Doha in November 2025, attention is turning to practical ways of accelerating social progress in the face of persistent inequalities,…
September 5th marks the International Day of Charity, commemorating the anniversary of the passing away of Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Receiving a Nobel Peace Prize in 1979, Mother Teresa dedicated…
Amid the shimmering heat and sleek skyline of Manama, Bahrain, Eman Fareed methodically pinches off bits of dough and spaces the soon-to-be cookies evenly on a baking tray in her kitchen. A retired…
As the world prepares for the Second World Summit for Social Development in November in Qatar, momentum is building to accelerate social progress. The need to put people at the center of development…
Published by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), “Changing Mindsets to Realize the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development” explores how governments and public…
Published in March of this year, “Beijing +30: From words to Action” is a five-part policy paper series produced by UN Women under the ACT to End Violence against Women Programme, a transformative…
The eighteenth session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (COSP18) was held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York from 10 to 12…
During the upcoming General Assembly’s 80th session (UNGA 80), a high-level meeting marking the 30th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women will convene under the theme: “…
Submitted by the President of the General Assembly to the United Nations, the “Sevilla Commitment” draft resolution was adopted, promising Member States progress on development finance. The momentous…
Today, there are 1.2 billion people aged 15 to 24, the largest youth generation in history. Their voices, ideas, and actions are essential to building inclusive, resilient, and sustainable societies.…
In an era defined by rapid technological advancement and escalating environmental challenges, the intersection of digital innovation and water management is proving to be a powerful force for social…
Gender equality is more than a fundamental human right. It is the cornerstone of social progress, prosperity, and peace. Half of the world’s population are women and girls, and therefore half of its…
Climate change is one of the greatest threats to our planet, our health, and our development. At its core, the challenge is about how we produce and use energy. Most of the greenhouse gases that trap…
Climate change isn’t just an environmental issue. It’s a workplace crisis that’s putting millions of workers in physical danger, reducing productivity, and threatening livelihoods. Organizations like…
The United Nations’ ActNow campaign is encouraging individuals to take action now to advance the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and secure a healthier, more equitable planet. It aims to turn…
Requested in the outcome of the 2014 Third International Conference on SIDS, the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Partnership Framework was established in 2015 with its three interlinked…