DESA Social Development News
August 2015
- On Youth Day, UN officials urge Member States to make young people ‘drivers of change’
- UN chief urges greater efforts to improve health and well-being of indigenous peoples
July 2015
June 2015
- On World Day, UN chief shines spotlight on once-taboo topic of elder abuse
- UN urges action to reduce exclusion and discrimination of persons with disabilities
- Young filmmaker makes a difference for the environment
May 2015
- 70 years of partnership between indigenous peoples and the UN
- On international Day Of Families, UN Chief stressed need for laws protecting women and children
- Generation at risk – UN Forum urges action to halt indigenous youth suicide
April 2015
- As Forum opens, deputy UN chief says 2015 a ‘critical year’ for world’s indigenous peoples
- Protecting the rights of the world’s indigenous peoples
- Marking World Day, UN calls on businesses to commit to employing people with autism
- Creating a successful interaction between social and gender development
March 2015
- Including persons with disabilities in disaster risk reduction efforts
- The youth effect on gender balance in education
February 2015
- Climate change and social development
- Evaluating 20 years of work for social development
- Strengthening social development in the contemporary world
December 2014
- Show your support for human solidarity
- Spotlight on how technology can improve life for one billion persons with disabilities
- Promise of technology for persons with disabilities
October 2014
- Youth share their voices at UN General Assembly
- Ban declares eradication of poverty a ‘most fundamental obligation’
- Renewing commitments to end poverty
- UN encourages full participation of older persons in society
September 2014
- First-ever indigenous peoples’ world conference concludes with focus on climate
- First World Conference on Indigenous Peoples opens at UN headquarters
- Success of Indigenous Peoples World Conference ‘integral to humanity’s progress’
- Rights, resources and lands at centre of World Conference on Indigenous Peoples
- Major milestone as disability convention reaches 150 states
August 2014
- Celebrating Youth Day, UN stresses importance of good mental health
- Implementing the rights of indigenous peoples
- Strengthening the protection of the human rights of older persons
July 2014
June 2014
- Placing youth and mental health in the spotlight
- Annual UN review focuses on youth with disabilities, advancing inclusive development
May 2014
- Challenges facing indigenous peoples of Asia spotlighted as UN Forum continues 2014 session
- Focusing on role of families in achieving development for a better world
- Indigenous Forum opens with UN officials highlighting sustainable development agenda
- Good governance – recognizing indigenous peoples for who they are
April 2014
March 2014
- Marking World Day, Ban urges inclusion, equality for persons with Down syndrome
- Moving development agenda forward through people’s empowerment
- Worldwide study of cooperatives
February 2014
- Commission for Social Development concludes session
- Countries can reverse growing inequality with the right domestic policies
- Voices of young migrants offer mixed picture on global migration
- Focus on growing inequality at opening of UN Commission on Social Development
- Commission for Social Development focuses on empowerment
- Promoting the well-being of indigenous peoples
January 2014
December 2013
- UN officials stress need for solidarity in bridging remaining gaps to combat poverty
- Social Development: Report of the GA Third Committee
- Opening the door for people of all abilities
November 2013
- International Day of Persons with Disabilities
- Fostering youth engagement
- Protecting older women against neglect, abuse and violence
October 2013
- Preventing violation of indigenous rights
- Better understanding the rights of indigenous peoples
- Persons with disabilities largely ignored during disasters
- Older persons should fully participate in society
September 2013
- World leaders agree to set new development goals
- The new development agenda must be disability-inclusive
- An urge to increase commitment to the rights of persons with disabilities
August 2013
- In key report, Ban outlines vision for ‘bold’ action to achieve MDGs, set future sustainable development agenda
- Honouring indigenous groups, UN human rights chief urges respect for existing treaties
- Ahead of Youth Day, UN chief hears concerns from young people across the world
July 2013
- How persons with disabilities cope during disasters
- UN forum aims to improve employment, living standards for persons with disabilities
- Cooperatives can build resilience during crises
May 2013
- Indigenous culture, youth among key topics as UN permanent forum opens 12th session
- Protecting the rights of indigenous peoples
- Marking ‘Day of Families,’ Ban stresses growing importance of intergenerational solidarity
March 2013
- UN connects well-being and the pursuit of happiness
- Google+ Hangout puts spotlight on youth migration
- Open doors for disability inclusive development
- Join Google+ Hangout on youth migration and development
February 2013
January 2013
December 2012
- Indigenous filmmaker with important message
- UN Secretary-General calls to bridge gap between commitments and actions for persons with disabilities
November 2012
October 2012
- On Day for Eradication of Poverty, UN highlights needs for a holistic approach to helping world’s poor
- Voices of youth at the UN General Assembly
- UN urges countries to address needs of ageing population
September 2012
- Experts answer online questions on empowerment
- Seeking to advance rights of people with disabilities, UN treaty review starts in New York
August 2012
- Online survey on promoting empowerment of people
- Protecting the rights of older people
- Celebrating the world’s indigenous peoples
- International Youth Day 2012 Google+ Hangouts
July 2012
- New portal facilitates network for social development
- Act local, think global: How NYC Coops advance development
June 2012
May 2012
- Youth forum: UN labour chief warns of ‘growing discontent’
- 5 years of rights for indigenous peoples
- Work-family balance benefits families and society
- Work remains to realize rights of indigenous peoples
April 2012
- Silent Shout for Equality: Deaf Hip-Hop Artist’s Performance at UN Headquarters
- Youth education, employment and empowerment key to global progress
March 2012
February 2012
- Examining disability issues and the MDGs
- Giving young people a voice
- Role of cooperatives in poverty elimination
- Working together to eradicate poverty
January 2012
December 2011
November 2011
October 2011
- Building a better world with cooperatives
- Investing in people the smartest way to eradicate poverty, UN says
- Social inequalities concern us all
September 2011
August 2011
- Inspiring youth to lasting change
- Youth unite to mark year of youth finale
- Celebrating the world’s indigenous peoples
- Creating awareness for the rights of older persons
- Toolkit for working with youth
July 2011
- UN high-level forum spotlights young people’s potential as agents of change
- Building good practices for disabled persons
June 2011
- Sports as a tool for changing perceptions
- Listening to youth in armed conflict
- Call to integrate social and economic policies
- Accessibility does not have to be about luck
- Facing higher risk of HIV infection
- Linking globalization and families through family policies
May 2011
- Disability convention gets 100th ratification
- Advancing the rights of indigenous peoples
- Empowering girls and young women
April 2011
- Enhancing the voice of older persons
- Advancing the rights of persons with disabilities
- International Year of Cooperatives logo released
- Actively engaging for the future of youth
March 2011
February 2011
- Accessibility, the key to reducing poverty
- Growing importance of men in families
- Social protection, the solution to poverty
- Winning the battle against poverty requires the active participation of civil society
January 2011
December 2010
- Intergenerational solidarity vital for poverty eradication
- Disability and AIDS: an emerging concern that cannot be ignored
October 2010
- Decent work key to eradicating poverty
- How to put life into years? – Reflection and debates mark the International Day of Older Persons
- Social integration and inclusive policies need to create a society for all
September 2010
- Countries committed to strengthen the rights of persons with disabilities
- Call for protection of persons with disabilities during humanitarian emergencies
August 2010
- Young voices and civil society gathered at World Youth Conference 2010
- Creativity and energy launched the International Year of Youth
- UN calls to invigorate commitment to indigenous peoples
April 2010
- Giving Voice to Indigenous Peoples
- The Rights of Indigenous Peoples
- DESA Event Promotes "Inclusive" Reconstruction in Haiti