Taking a stand against ageism
Every year on 1 October, the international community comes together to commemorate the International Day of Older Persons. Ahead of this year’s celebration, which will take place on 6 October at UN Headquarters in New York, we asked Rosemary Lane, Focal Point on Ageing in UN DESA’s Division for Social Policy and Development, what ageism… Read more ›
Launch of new partnerships and commitments for the sustainable development of Small Island Developing States
The first annual Global Multi-stakeholder SIDS Partnership Dialogue was held on 22 September 2016 during the 71st session of the General Assembly as a High-level Breakfast Event, focusing on the launch of new partnerships devoted to SIDS, and the announcement of new commitments from existing SIDS partnerships. Read more ›
World leaders call for action on water
The High Level Panel on Water, consisting of 11 sitting Heads of State and Government and one Special Adviser, today issued a Call to Action for a fundamental shift in the way the world looks at water. Read more ›
World marks first anniversary of historic plan to improve the lives of people everywhere
One year since the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), more than 140 world leaders as well as high-level officials from the private sector, civil society and academia will gather at the United Nations this week to recognize the unprecedented global commitment made to end poverty… Read more ›
Opening Assembly debate, Ban calls on world leaders ‘act now,’ work together for a better future
Highlighting the challenges confronting the global community, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today opened the 71st annual debate of the UN General Assembly with a call on world leaders to recognize that the important positions they hold are a reflection of the trust the people have in them and “not personal property.” Read more ›
Global Goals ‘simple answer’ to delivering results world so desperately needs – UN Assembly President
While it is It is evident the 2030 Agenda is being increasingly used as the framework for improved national development plans around the world, “we are far from where we need to be,” the President of the United Nations General Assembly said today, opening the 193-member body’s annual general debate with a strong call to… Read more ›
UN announces inaugural class of 17 youth leaders to support Global Goals
The United Nations envoy on youth today unveiled the inaugural class of 17 youth leaders who have been recognized for their leadership and contribution to the achievement of the 17 Global Goals, also known as Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to end poverty, fight inequality and injustice, and tackle climate change by 2030. Read more ›
At summit for refugees and migrants, senior UN officials underline the importance of collective action
Speaking at the opening of the United Nations Summit for Refugees and Migrants, a number of senior UN officials stressed on the importance of the Summit and called on world leaders for collective action to address the global crisis. Read more ›
2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
World leaders adopted a new sustainable development agenda in September 2015 to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Learn more
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