Valuing Data Enrichment Workers: The Case for a Human-Centric Approach to AI Development
Through action or inaction, it is people, not machines, who will determine what tomorrow’s society will look like.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 75: Our Shared Values and Path to Solutions
As we navigate these fractious and uncertain times, the Declaration’s enduring power lies in its promise of rights as solutions.
Compelled to Act: Eleanor Roosevelt, a Fearful World and an International Vision of Human Rights
The battle to create an international vision of human rights drew on every skill Eleanor Roosevelt possessed—and challenged her in ways she never envisioned.
An Urgent Call for Justice and Peace: Marking the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People Amid Escalating Violence in Gaza
We call on everyone to transcend the anguish and horrors wrought upon civilians by the current conflict in Gaza and reaffirm our collective commitment to the Charter of the United Nations and to international law.
Designed for Service: The Role of Television in Today’s Troubled World
World Television Day is not so much a celebration of the technology, but rather of the noble ideals that it can be used to support.
A Growing Middle Class and Continental Import Substitution: Connecting the Dots to Unlock “Made in Africa”
The interplay between the burgeoning African middle class, intra-African trade and industrialization can be leveraged to boost Africa’s economic prosperity.
Philosophy's Essential Role in Shaping a Humanistic Future: The Case of Ethics in Technology and Mental Health
Technological advances in the mental health domain may modify our practices, and for this reason we are forced to exercise ethical caution.
Inequality, Tsunamis and the Climate Crisis: Achieving a Resilient Future for All
Disaster risk reduction, which lies at the nexus of development, humanitarian response and climate change, will strengthen resilience in each area, saving lives and ultimately advancing sustainable development.
It’s All about Cities: We Mustn’t Flip the Coin on Sustainable Investment
The world must invest in its urban future, and this will require innovative financing instruments and new, diversified funding sources.
A Disappearing World: The Fight to Save Our Audiovisual Heritage
The work of safeguarding audiovisual archives of UNESCO and the United Nations is critical to the survival of the heritage of both organizations, and to the legacy of their continued pursuits.
Water Scarcity, the Climate Crisis and Global Food Security: A Call for Collaborative Action
Integrated natural resources management through the coordinated development and management of water, soils and land at all levels will maximize human well-being while safeguarding the integrity and sustainability of vital ecosystems.
The United Nations in the Age of Space Entrepreneurship
The United Nations, through its Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), is enhancing its long-standing cooperation with Member States and driving partnerships with the broader space sector to support sustainable development.
Addressing the Teacher Shortage—a Global Imperative
The mission of the United Nations High-Level Panel on the Teaching Profession is clear: ensure that every student benefits from a professionally trained, qualified and well-supported teacher.
Ambitious and Accelerated Climate Action: A Blueprint for Course Correction
The Climate Ambition Summit convened by the Secretary-General is a critical moment to prepare for a COP that delivers strong and concrete outcomes. We need to do more, faster.
South-South Cooperation Is Essential to Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals
It is our collective responsibility to build bridges and take urgent practical action to scale up South-South successes and lessons learned.