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As the world continues to navigate complex global challenges—ranging from climate change and economic instability to humanitarian crises and persistent inequality—civil society organizations play a ...
The world has seen extraordinary social and economic progress over the past three decades. Yet, most people are dissatisfied with their lives: 60 per cent of the world’s population are struggling and ...
Only a few weeks into her position, UN DESA’s new Assistant Secretary-General for Policy Coordination, Ms. Bjørg Sandkjær, met with UN DESA Voice for a one-on-one interview. Bringing over 26 years of ...
What if we stopped thinking of young people as just “the future” and started listening to what they’re saying right now? That question came up more than once as we spoke with young people at the ...
Imagine a space where everything you need is organized, easy to find, and just a few clicks away. Now, meet the new UN Languages website, your go-to learning resource for communicating ...
New York, 24 April 2025 – Economic insecurity, staggering levels of inequality, declining social trust and social fragmentation are destabilizing societies worldwide. The World Social Report 2025, ...
Economic insecurity, staggering levels of inequality, declining social trust and social fragmentation are destabilizing societies worldwide. The World Social Report 2025, released today, reveals ...
As we mark International Girls in ICT Day, let’s make sure that every young woman and girl has the chance to be meaningfully connected with ample opportunities to become digital transformation leaders ...
24 April 2025 - As the planet heats up and the push to decarbonise gathers pace, Indigenous Peoples – long among the world’s most effective environmental stewards – are once again being left ...
28 April 2025 - Facing a staggering $4 trillion annual financing gap for development and mounting trade wars, top UN officials on Monday called for urgent action to rescue the Sustainable ...
Financing is the fuel of development. With adequate financing, the world can tackle poverty, inequalities, hunger, education, and the climate crisis. Yet, the world faces a stark financing divide and ...