Digital entrepreneurship has the tremendous potential to create jobs, bridge inequalities and unlock new opportunities for a sustainable future. The Joint SDG Fund is directing investments towards digital solutions for enterprises to flourish and boost economies.
In Jordan, young people are taking the lead in the digital world. Through UN-supported initiatives, they're developing essential digital skills, combating misinformation, and becoming agents of change.
The 2024 Olympics that kicked off in Paris last weekend has captured the attention and imagination of viewers all around the world. Under the Secretary-General’s leadership, UN entities have been engaging with the Olympic Committee in strategic ways to ensure the message of peace and sustainable development for all, resonates through the games.
The global crisis in education needs a “dramatic shift” to shape a more peaceful, sustainable and just world, the UN Secretary-General said on Thursday.
Across the globe, we witness the transformative power of quality education. UN Country Teams, led by Resident Coordinators, play a critical role in supporting Governments in different social and economic contexts in driving progress through policy shifts, more and better investments, and innovative solutions, recognizing that education is not just a goal in itself, but a catalyst for achieving other development transformations.
Our UN teams are on the ground in 162 countries and territories, coordinating joint programmes and tackling a range of priorities and initiatives — from climate action and food security to gender equality and safety of civilians.
Launch of a global road safety campaign, #MakeASafetyStatement, aiming to halve road-related fatalities by 2030. In collaboration with celebrities and partners, the campaign raises awareness and mobilizes political will for action. UN teams in Guatemala and South Africa are implementing targeted initiatives to address local challenges and foster safer roads.
The latest Sustainable Development Goals Report reveals a concerning lack of progress and urges for urgent action to address poverty, hunger, climate change, and conflict.
