At a time when global cooperation and sustainable development are under pressure, UN DESA continues to deliver.

As countries work to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), supreme audit institutions (SAIs) are emerging as critical partners in assessing countries’ public finance and the effectiveness ...

Media Advisory UN Commission for Social Development critical to turning commitments made at World Social Summit in Doha into concrete action Follow LIVE on UN Web TV. WHAT: As the ...

The UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), one of the UN’s principal organs, provides a unique platform for Member States, the UN system, civil society, and other stakeholders to come together to ...

UN announces new Expert Advisory Panel to advance efforts in quantifying countries’ multidimensional vulnerabilities ...

When the Commission for Social Development convenes this month, it will be the first global gathering after the Second World Summit for Social Development.

How can the international community build a truly inclusive and effective global tax system, one that enables all countries, especially developing nations, to mobilize the resources needed for ...

January 2026 - 2026 “is already shaping up to be a year of constant surprises and chaos,” he told journalists in New York.

It means ensuring that our partnerships are not statements of intent, but living commitments that empower those furthest behind,” said H.E. Mr. Lok Bahadur Thapa, President of the Economic and Social ...

This year, under the inspiring theme “Every Contribution Matters,” International Volunteer Day (IVD) 2025 takes on historic significance as it marks the official global launch of the International ...

People everywhere rely on wildlife and biodiversity-based resources to meet our needs - from food, to fuel, medicines, housing, and clothing. For us to enjoy the benefits and the beauty that nature ...

The global water crisis affects everyone – but not equally. Where people lack safe drinking water and sanitation close to home, inequalities flourish, with women and girls bearing the brunt. They ...