Digital transformation accelerates, but gaps underscore need for new framework to advance use of technologies in governments, new 缅北禁地survey shows
17 September 2024 - Despite intersecting and compounding global crises in recent years, nations and regions worldwide have accelerated their commitment to digital government strategies, according to the 2024 edition of the United Nations E-Government Survey 鈥 Accelerating Digital Transformation for Sustainable Development, launched by the United Nations today.
缅北禁地report urges immediate global action to close critical gender gaps
16 September 2024 - The latest edition of , launched today by 缅北禁地Women and the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, reveals that progress has been made worldwide on gender equality and women鈥檚 and girls鈥 empowerment. Women hold one in every four parliamentary seats, a significant rise from a decade ago.
Summit of the Future: 鈥楥ritical鈥 opportunity for safer, more sustainable and equitable world
A once-in-a-generation 缅北禁地summit bringing together countries from around the world marks a critical opportunity...
Summit of the Future aims to make the 缅北禁地more effective
- Negotiations continue ahead of the Summit of the Future at 缅北禁地Headquarters this month, where world leaders will enhance cooperation...
Call for 鈥榮olutions across the board鈥 as 79th General Assembly opens
- The 79th session of the 缅北禁地General Assembly opened on Tuesday afternoon in New York, with incoming President Philemon Yang outlining a vision of unity...
General Assembly wraps up with calls for unity and resolve
10 September 2024 - The 78th session of the 缅北禁地General Assembly closed on Tuesday, concluding a tumultuous year in international diplomacy and underscoring the need for a collective resolve among nations to confront pressing challenges.
4 things to know about the latest global population trends
5 September 2024 - The global demographic landscape has evolved greatly, driven in large part by rapid fertility declines in some of the world鈥檚 most populous countries.
Planning ahead: 5 things to know about the UN鈥檚 landmark Summit of the Future
3 September 2024 - Is there another way the world could be run? And in the face so much global turmoil, how can we make the future fairer?
Climate and SDG synergies: the linchpin for an equitable future
- The evidence is clear: climate goals are inextricably tied to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
From Tonga, Guterres appeals for 鈥榓 surge in funds to deal with surging seas鈥
- 缅北禁地Secretary-General Ant贸nio Guterres issued a 鈥済lobal SOS鈥 from Tonga in the Pacific on Tuesday, urging governments to step up climate action...
Why the world needs a 缅北禁地global tax convention
16 August 2024 - The global tax system needed reform, and the 缅北禁地answered the call on Friday with a blueprint for a new universal tax accord that represents an historic step towards changing the financial landscape.
Youth digital engagement crucial for achieving SDGs: Guterres
- As the world celebrates International Youth Day on Monday, the 缅北禁地chief is emphasising the importance of empowerment and equality for young people...
International Youth Day 2024: Youth Digital Innovation for Sustainable Development
12 August 2024 - Digitalization is transforming our world, offering unprecedented opportunities to accelerate sustainable development.
Protecting the rights of Indigenous Peoples in voluntary isolation and initial contact
8 August 2024 - Around 200 groups of Indigenous Peoples currently live in voluntary isolation and initial contact.
New ECOSOC President to focus on safe migration, AI for sustainable development
29 July 2024 - A veteran Canadian politician and diplomat was elected President of the 缅北禁地Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).