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Engagement Opportunities in the lead up to WSSD2 2025
The Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD2) presents a diverse array of engagement opportunities for individuals and organizations aiming to contribute to global discourse and innovation. Participants can immerse themselves in thought-provoking panel discussions, interactive workshops, and networking sessions designed to foster collaboration across various sectors. The summit also offers avenues for showcasing groundbreaking projects and research, providing a platform for thought leaders to share insights and drive meaningful change. Attendees are encouraged to engage actively, leveraging these opportunities to expand their professional networks, gain fresh perspectives, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future landscape of global initiatives.
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Second World Social Summit for Development
Host side events and stakeholder discussions
International Day for Care and Support
organize outreach activities and share research insights emphasizing the critical role of care in achieving social development. These efforts will contribute to the WSSD by promoting dialogue and action on genderinclusive policies for sustainable progress.
UN Day
To promote the UN Day events and work of the Organization worldwide
1st Connect for Change Global Youth Forum
Conference and music concerts towards sustainable development.
UNGA High-level week
80th Session of General Assembly
Organise or co-convene side events
High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
Side-event
Organize a side event addressing women’s pathways to social development
Online expert group meetings have been carried out in the Africa, Asia, LAC regions and Nordic countries reaching over 80 experts to identify regional priorities and perspectives. A brief for each consultation has been developed and disseminated widely to inform the WSSD consultations. Link to video broadcasts insights shared at the 63rd session of the Commission for Social Development in February 2025.
UNRISD to organize or co-convene side events to foster dialogue among thought leaders, policymakers, and activists. The event(s) will serve as a platform to highlight research findings and actionable recommendations stemming from UNRISD’s preparatory work.
news coverage
UNRISD will participate in promoting regional social development challenges.
Participation in support of the Global Coalition for Social Justice
Side-event
World Social Work Day at the UN in Geneva 2025 aims to make a contribution to the Second World Summit for Social Development exploring pathways to expand social rights for persons living with disabilities and to create a caring society. Globally, an estimated 1.3 billion people experience disabilities (WHO 2023), a situation that is further exacerbated for people exposed to multiple marginalizations based on class, gender and sexual orientation, age, race, ethnicity or religion, migrant or employment status or location.
Engaging with networks of social workers to raise awareness about the WSSD2 and address challenges for persons with disabilities.