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In the early morning of 18th March, the Commission on the Status of Women 67 has adopted by consensus a drafted resolution that will be forwarded to the Economic and Social Council. During 15 [...]

The Commission for Social Development, acting by consensus on the final day of its sixty-first session, decided to forward four draft resolutions to the Economic and Social Council for adoption — [...]

2023 will be the final year for the preparations for the thirtieth anniversary of the International Year of the Family. Since 2020, and after the initial meeting with other civil society [...]

It took the global population 12 years to grow from 7 to 8 billion, but will reach 9 billion in about 15 years, in 2037. [UN News, 11 November 2022.] READ MORE

The coronavirus pandemic has our youth among the hardest hit in their education, work opportunities and social lives.  

Resolution of the UN on the preparations for and observance of the 30th anniversary of the International Year of the Family.  

Ahead of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we spoke with UN DESA’s Daniela Bas to find out and to learn more about celebrations happening worldwide to mark the day. [UN DESA Voice, [...]