Announcements for Civil Society Representatives | Week of 15 July 2024
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Sustainable Development Report 2024 The SDGs and the UN Summit of the Future
Today the UNToday the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) releases the 9th edition of the Sustainable Development Report (SDR). Since 2015, the SDR, which includes the SDG Index and Dashboards, provides the most up-to-date data to track and rank the performance of all UN Member States on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This year’s edition includes a new
May 15, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the mistreatment and neglect of our elderly population. As we honor our elders, it is essential to reflect on the #values and traditions that form the foundation of our families and communities. Family is the cornerstone of #society, and our
New Policy Brief on Accelerating SDG Localization Now Available
We are pleased to announce that the Inter-Agency Policy Brief on #Accelerating SDG Localization to deliver on the promise of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is now available for reading and reflection. This comprehensive policy brief was meticulously prepared by #UNDESA, #UNHabitat, and #UNDP, in close collaboration with the Global Taskforce of Local
4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States
Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are in the crossfires of multiple crises: climate change, the economic and social repercussions of COVID-19, and a crisis of debt. The pandemic hugely impacted all island nations, especially those dependent on tourism. Global lockdowns left large holes in islands’ coffers and severely set back efforts to invest in the
United Nations SDG ACTION AWARDS: heroes changing the world
The UN SDG Action Awards, a signature programme of the UN SDG Action Campaign champions initiatives and committed individuals who are wielding the power of creativity and innovation to bring us closer to a more sustainable, equitable and peaceful world. Anyone can mobilize action and achieve impact, even in the most challenging places and times.
1 in 3 migrant deaths occurs in transit while fleeing conflict
26 March 2024 Migrants and Refugees One in three migrant deaths happens while people flee conflict, the UN migration agency, IOM, said on Tuesday. More than two in three migrants whose deaths have been documented remain unidentified. So far in 2024, the trends are just as alarming. Along the Mediterranean sea route alone – while
How is the UN supporting Haiti right now
22 March 2024Peace and Security Haiti is in the grip of widespread gang violence, the country’s institutions are on the verge of collapse and its citizens are facing a daily fight for survival. Yet, in the midst of this catastrophic security and humanitarian crisis, the UN continues to provide critical assistance to the beleaguered population.
13 years of conflict in Syria, children need help
Prolonged exposure to conflict and deprivation taking a devastating long-term physical and mental toll on generation of children 14 March 2024 DAMASCUS/AMMAN 15 March 2024 – After thirteen years of conflict in Syria, almost 7.5 million children in the country are in need of humanitarian assistance – more than at any other time during the conflict.
