Doha Political Declaration - Agreed text 09.05.25

The Doha Political Declaration to be formally adopted by the Second World Summit for Social Development, has been agreed by consensus through an intergovernmental negotiating process that took place at the United Nations in New York. The Declaration marks a pivotal moment in the global effort to accelerate social progress, eradicate poverty, and build more inclusive, just, and sustainable societies. The Declaration reaffirms the commitments made in Copenhagen thirty years ago while aligning them with today’s challenges and the ambitions of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

The Declaration opens with a strong recommitment to the Copenhagen Declaration on Social Development and the Programme of Action. It highlights three interlinked priorities—poverty eradication, full and productive employment and decent work for all, and social integration—as essential to achieving sustainable development. Leaders emphasize that social justice and development are inseparable from peace, security, and the respect for human rights.