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International Day of Families, 15 May 2018

The 2018 annual observance of the International Day of Families with a theme “Families and inclusive societies” will explore the role of families and family policies in advancing Sustainable Development Goal 16 in terms of  Promoting peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development. The event is open to the public and will be held on 15 May, 1:15 – 2:30 at UN Headquarters in New York. For more information about the Day, please click HERE.

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UN Chronicle Article 'Leveling the Playing Field: Inspiring Change through Sport' by Charles Katoanga

In an article for the UN Chronicle, Mr. Charles Katoanga, Director of the Division of Inclusive Social Development in the Department of Economic and Social Affairs shared his perspective on the global power of sport.The article discusses the role of…
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International Day of Sport for Development and Peace 2025

The Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), in collaboration with the Permanent Mission of the Principality of Monaco and the Permanent Mission of Qatar hosted an event on Monday, 7 April, to celebrate the International Day of Sport for…
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Statement by the Chairperson and Expert Members of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues on the Situation of Indigenous Peoples In the DRC

Statement by the Chairperson of the United Nations Permanent Forum, Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim, and Expert Members Vital Bambanze, Darío José Mejía Montalvo, Aluki Kotierk, Hanieh Moghani, Rodrigo Eduardo Paillalef- 8 April 2025The Chairperson of the…