Care work, mostly carried out by women, unpaid or underpaid, remains informal and invisible. This UN System policy paper focuses on the importance of care work and the need to transform care systems to achieve sustainable development and gender equality.
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.
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.
The international community must urgently summon the commitment and investments needed to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the 2030 deadline, the UN Deputy Secretary-General stressed at the start of the 2024 HLPF.
In Serbia, the UN is leveraging digital tools to combat domestic violence. By developing an innovative online learning platform, the UN is empowering legal professionals with the knowledge and skills to effectively address and prevent domestic violence, ultimately creating a safer society for all.
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.
The United Nations launched new Global Principles for Information Integrity on Monday, emphasizing the need for immediate action to address the harms caused by misinformation, disinformation and hate speech.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Didier Trebucq of France as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Georgia, with the host Government’s approval, starting on 17 June.
