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Thematic Areas
| Indigenous Peoples
The UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) is one of three UN bodies addressing Indigenous Peoples' issues, focusing on economic and social development, culture, education, environment, health, and human rights. It also works to ensure…
| Youth
Tell us about how you use the Internet to be safer!
Help us answer this poll. It should take you between 5 and 10 minutes.
These questions will be about how children and young people look for help online when they feel scared or unsafe. By ‘…
| Youth
Calling all young filmmakers! The 2024 PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival is officially open for submissions! We're thrilled to invite talented youth aged up to 25 to showcase their creativity and perspective on global issues through the power of film.…
| Innovation & Technology
The UN General Assembly on Thursday March 21st adopted a landmark resolution on the promotion of “safe, secure and trustworthy” artificial intelligence (AI) systems that will also benefit sustainable development for all.
Adopting a United States-…
| Innovation & Technology
A global regulatory framework centred on transparency, accountability, and inclusivity is key to unlocking the benefits of artificial intelligence for all.
The rise of artificial intelligence can mean both progress and peril to societies and…
| Poverty Eradication
Creating a positive ripple effect
The theme of World Water Day 2024 is ‘Water for Peace’.
When we cooperate on water, we create a positive ripple effect – fostering harmony, generating prosperity and building resilience to shared challenges.
We…
| Disabilities
The 21st of March was Down syndrome Day! Let's work together to promote inclusion and provide support in healthcare, education, and all aspects of life.
What is Down Syndrome?
Down syndrome occurs when an individual has an extra partial (or…
| Disabilities
Ever since the United Nations General Assembly designated 2 April as World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) in 2007, the United Nations has observed the day as a means to affirm and promote the full realization of all human rights and fundamental…
| Social Inclusion
Did you know that today is the International Day of Happiness?
Happiness is a fundamental human goal. The United Nations General Assembly recognizes this goal and calls for “a more inclusive, equitable and balanced approach to…
| Youth
Exciting news!
We've just launched the online consultation: "Hear our voice! Young People at the Summit of the Future 2024" on UNDP's SparkBlue platform.
Why does it matter?
Young people’s innovative ideas and bold actions are vital to accelerate…
| Sport for Development and Peace
The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP), which takes place annually on 6 April, presents an opportunity to recognize the positive role sport and physical activity play in communities and in people’s lives across the globe.…
| Innovation & Technology
4th of March 2024, UN Headquarters at ECOSOC Chamber, World Wildlife Day UN Celebration organized by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) Secretariat, United Nations Development Programme,…