UN report urges immediate global action to close critical gender gaps
16 September 2024 - The latest edition of , launched today by UN Women and the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, reveals that progress has been made worldwide on gender equality and womenâs and girlsâ empowerment. Women hold one in every four parliamentary seats, a significant rise from a decade ago.
Summit of the Future: âCriticalâ opportunity for safer, more sustainable and equitable world
A once-in-a-generation UN summit bringing together countries from around the world marks a critical opportunity for far-reaching agreements on international collaboration for a safer, more sustainable and more equitable world, said UN Secretary-General AntĂłnio Guterres on Thursday as part of a global call to action to support the Summit of the Future, which begins on 22 September.
Summit of the Future aims to make the UN more effective
- Negotiations continue ahead of the Summit of the Future at UN Headquarters this month, where world leaders will enhance cooperation...
Call for âsolutions across the boardâ as 79th General Assembly opens
- The 79th session of the UN 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 UN 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 worldâs most populous countries.
Planning ahead: 5 things to know about the UNâs 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 âa surge in funds to deal with surging seasâ
- UN Secretary-General AntĂłnio Guterres issued a âglobal SOSâ from Tonga in the Pacific on Tuesday, urging governments to step up climate action...
Why the world needs a UN global tax convention
16 August 2024 - The global tax system needed reform, and the UN 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 UN 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 UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
Finance and foreign ministers call for remaking the international financial system in the interest of developing countries
26 July 2024 - Dozens of finance and foreign ministers met this week to call for...