The Secretary-General has today appointed an independent High-Level Expert Group to develop recommendations for measures that complement or go beyond Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The appointment of ...

Multiple, interconnected crises—including rising inequalities, poverty, hunger, climate change, and conflicts—continue to hinder progress toward the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

The world has seen extraordinary social and economic progress over the past three decades. Yet, most people are dissatisfied with their lives: 60 per cent of the world’s population are struggling and ...

In times of great challenge, bold decisions are necessary, but most importantly, they can be transformative. As the humanitarian sector faces a global funding crisis, the ReliefWeb team is ...

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This week, the United Nations system took a significant step forward in enhancing its operational capabilities by endorsing the declaration on the development of unmanned aviation frameworks. This ...

What if we stopped thinking of young people as just “the future” and started listening to what they’re saying right now? That question came up more than once as we spoke with young people at the ...

Explore, Learn, and Capture the Moment with the UNSRC Photographic Society – May Events! Looking to improve your photography, explore new techniques, or just connect with fellow creatives?

When a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Central Myanmar on 28 March, it devastated an already fragile environment. More than 3,500 lives were lost, and thousands were injured or left ...

Only a few weeks into her position, UN DESA’s new Assistant Secretary-General for Policy Coordination, Ms. Bjørg Sandkjær, met with UN DESA Voice for a one-on-one interview. Bringing over 26 years of ...