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缅北禁地Photo/Eskinder Debebe. 缅北禁地Secretary-General Ant贸nio Guterres briefs the General Assembly on the work of the Organization.

Peace is UN鈥檚 raison d鈥櫭猼re: Guterres

7 February 2024 - Around the globe, 鈥減eace is the missing piece鈥 as conflicts rage, divisions grow and polarization deepens, the 缅北禁地Secretary-General said on Wednesday.

Partnering with small islands for a resilient future

9 February 2024 - When the last International Conference on Small Island Developing States was held in 2014, there was no COVID-19 pandemic and no global economic recession and much fewer geopolitical tensions. 

ECOSOC Partnerships Forum

Global call for inclusive partnerships to speed up delivery of Sustainable Development Goals

7 February 2024 -  Every year, the 缅北禁地ECOSOC Partnership Forum brings together Member States...

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3 ways to foster societies where everyone is included

5 February 2024 - In today鈥檚 globalized world, it is crucial to promote social justice alongside digital transformation to create more inclusive and equitable societies. 

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ECOSOC convenes the 2024 Coordination Segment

31 January 2024 - The international community will come together at the  in early 2024, to examine some of the major trends shaping our world.

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Leveraging partnerships to achieve the global goals

26 January 2024 - At the 2023 SDG Summit, global leaders called for action, stressing the urgent need to engage and partner with a diverse range of actors to achieve sustainable development.

Photo credit: Raphael Pouget/UNICEF. Solar energy is the most abundant of all energy resources and can even be harnessed in cloudy weather.

Boosting rapid transition to sustainable energy, top priority as 缅北禁地marks first International Day of Clean Energy

26 January 2024 - Informing and engaging citizens and leaders worldwide for a just...

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5 things you should know about the future of work

22 January 2024 - The world of work is currently undergoing significant changes due to emerging technologies, globalization, and other factors. 

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Small islands prepare for their big moment in 2024

19 January 2024 - You may be aware that Small Island Developing States (SIDS) contribute less than 1 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions but face the worst effects of climate change. 

Asma Rouabhia, Global Focal Point SDG 7 Youth Constituency Major Group for Children and Youth

Empowering Youth Voices: A Journey from COP28 to Local Action and Global Impact

10 January 2024 - As a young person from Tunisia from an ethnic minority and part of the Global South...

Extended period of low economic growth looms large, undermining progress on sustainable development

5 January 2024 - The world economy in 2023 proved to be resilient, exceeding expectations with an estimated growth rate of 2.7 per cent...

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Protracted period of low growth looms large, undermining progress on sustainable development

4 January 2024 - Global economic growth is projected to slow from an estimated 2.7 per cent in 2023...

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International Human Solidarity Day: A call for unity and action

20 December 2023 - Every year on 20 December, the international community comes together to observe International Human Solidarity Day.

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How close are we to gender equality?

19 December 2023 - "Approximately 10% of women and girls currently live in extreme poverty, defined as earning less than $2.15 per day. Projections suggest that by 2030, around 8% will still be in extreme poverty...

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Switzerland joins push to make JPO programme more inclusive

15 December 2023 - As a truly global organization, equitable geographical representation of staff in the United Nations is a key element to better reflect the people we serve.