2010 News
December
- Intergenerational solidarity vital for poverty eradication
- United States’ backing for indigenous rights treaty hailed at UN
- UN Secretary-General declares “Cancun as the path to a safer, more prosperous, and sustainable world for all”
- UN Chief warns “Nature isn't waiting while we negotiate”
- Reforestation: the easiest way to combat climate change
- Disability and AIDS: an emerging concern that cannot be ignored
- Economic recovery will not gain momentum in 2011
- DESA's monthly newsletter
November
- In Cancún climate negotiations can be reenergized
- Leadership of private sector is vital in eradicating violence against women
- Economic revitalization key to peacebuilding in the aftermath of conflict
- Member states commit to providing more than $400 million for development activities
October
- Rio+20 must deliver framework for sustainable development
- Celebration of the First Ever World Statistics Day
- Decent work key to eradicating poverty
- “World’s poorest countries need more support,” say speakers at Second Committee side event on Least Developed Countries (LCDs)
- “In You we trust” – Third Committee tells Michelle Bachelet
- How to put life into years? – Reflection and debates mark the International Day of Older Persons
- Human psychology key to economic recovery
- Social integration and inclusive policies need to create a society for all
September
- Member States address the vulnerabilities of Small Island States
- Secretary-General appreciates commitment towards the timely achievement of MDGs
- World leaders replied to UN call against poverty
- Ban Ki-moon calls to “stay true” to the commitment of achieving the MDGs on time
- UN report: delivering on international commitments is fundamental to meet the MDGs
- Experts gather in Lithuania to discuss Internet public policy issues
- Countries committed to strengthen the rights of persons with disabilities
- Governance and decentralisation: the keys to sustainable forest management
- Call for protection of persons with disabilities during humanitarian emergencies
August
- 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
July
- Job creation is a cornerstone for Haitian earthquake recovery
- United Nations economists collaborate for coherence
- UN calls for efficient use of resources
- Economic crisis calls for strengthening health care
- Ministerial Declaration paves the way to MDG Summit
- In historic move, UN creates single entity to promote women’s empowerment
June
- Gender Equality boosts achievement for MDGs
- New UN report calls for major overhaul of global finance, aid and trade machinery
- Investing in women for development
- Honouring excellence and innovation in public service
- UN report card on anti-poverty goals shows mixed picture of progress and obstacles
- Failure to meet the MDG 2015 deadline will not be acceptable
May
- UN finds pace of global economic recovery too weak to spur job growth
- Achieving sustainable development goals
- Actions for Public Administration in the Crisis Age
- Parliaments Shaping the Information Society
- Green Growth for Sustainable Development
April
- Empowering Rural Women
- Fighting the Financial and Economic Crisis
- Giving Voice to Indigenous Peoples
- The Rights of Indigenous Peoples
- Conference to Discuss Health and Morbidity
- Preparing for the 2010 MDG Summit
- DESA Event Promotes "Inclusive" Reconstruction in Haiti
- Renewables needed in Developing World
March
- International Year of Youth Approaching
- Women's Progress as Human Progress
- Effective public administration is vital for peace
- Statistical Commission meets amid Global Economic Recovery
February
- High Level ECOSOC Meeting Encourages Action on Women's Empowerment
- Member States Discuss Social Integration
- Addressing the Complexities of Poverty
- Award Nominees show that Public Sector Innovation is 'Occurring Everywhere'
