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| Poverty Eradication, | Social Inclusion
World Cities Day aims to promote the international community’s interest in global urbanization, enhance cooperation among countries and cities in meeting opportunities and addressing challenges of urbanization, and contribute to sustainable urban…
| Poverty Eradication
Education is a fundamental human right of every woman, man and child. Yet this right is still not a reality for millions and is violated every single day. This is unacceptable!
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As the Universal Declaration of Human Rights marks its 70th…
| Poverty Eradication
The way people experience poverty goes beyond living on less than $1.90 a day. Poverty is not only about lacking the means to make ends meet or pay the bills for basic services on time. Poverty is multidimensional and encompasses much more than…
| Poverty Eradication
Rural women make up a quarter of the world’s population. They grow much of our food, strengthen economies and build climate resilience.
From championing access to clean water in Kyrgyzstan to boosting sustainable agriculture in Ethiopia, rural women…
| Poverty Eradication
“Commit2Dialogue: Partnerships for Prevention and Sustaining Peace” is the overarching theme of the
8th Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC - www.unaoc.org), to be held
19-20 November, 2018, at the United Nations…
| Youth
After empowering hundreds of girls and young mothers in poor communities across Rio de Janeiro, the joint programme by UN Women and International Olympic Committee enters its second phase
Last year, as 19-year-old Dayane Santos sat with her…
| Poverty Eradication
New York – A new initiative led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) aims to help channel private investment and capital to meet the vision of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Called SDG Impact, the initiative, launched today…
| Poverty Eradication
The stage is set for the United Nations World Data Forum, coming up in Dubai on 22-24 October, and all signs indicate that it will be an exciting, innovative and productive event for the global data community. Data leaders from national statistical…
| Poverty Eradication
The United Nations Global Compact announced the businesses that have been recognized as Global Compact LEAD companies for demonstrating ongoing commitment to the UN Global Compact and its Ten Principles for responsible business.
Announced at UN…
| Youth
The International Development Research Centre (IDRC), the Dutch Knowledge Platform on Inclusive Development Policies, and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have launched a call for concept notes for research to boost decent employment for…
| Ageing
Seventy years after its adoption, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) remains important and relevant as ever. We remain free and equal in dignity and rights.
To commemorate this anniversary, this year’s International Day of Older…
| Ageing
On International Day of Older Persons 2018, we mark the 70th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by showcasing the achievements of older campaigners from all around the world. Find out and read about their moving and inspiring…