Secretary-General Ban convenes his last official meeting with SDG Advocates
In his final official meeting with the SDG Advocates on [...]
Open letter by SDG Advocates urges action to help create a better world for all
On 22 September, the SDG Advocates have released an open [...]
Forest Whitaker says “courage is the rule, not exception” at peacebuilding pledging conference
On 21 September, SDG Advocate Forest Whitaker gave a keynote [...]
SDG Advocates highlight the formal opening of the General Assembly and engage in SDG Media Zone dialogues
On 20 September, multiple SDG Advocates played a prominent role [...]
SDG Advocates host and participate in Global Goals Awards Dinner
On 20 September, the Global Goal Awards Dinner was held [...]
Forest Whitaker emphasizes role of philanthropy in achieving the SDGs at annual conference
On 19 September, SDG Advocate Forest Whitaker participated in the [...]
SDG Advocate Alaa Murabit discuss universal health care with former Norwegian Prime Minister at Social Good Summit 2016
On 18 September, SDG Advocates Alaa Murabit participated in a [...]
Graça Machel Trust announces new initiative to create a powerful movement of African women focused on advancing Africa’s future
The Graça Machel Trust (GMT), established by SDG Advocate Graça [...]
SDG Advocate co-chair H.E. Erna Solberg speaks about sustainable peace and development at the Lakshman Kadirgamar Memorial Lecture 2016
Erna Solberg, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Norway and co-chair of Sustainable Development Goals Advocates, delivered this year's Lakshman Kadirgamar Memorial Lecture on 12 August 2016.
Jack Ma: Quality rural education key for China
SDG Advocate and Chairman of Alibaba Group Jack Ma said improving education in rural areas is crucial to alleviate poverty in his country.
Prime Minister Erna Solberg leads by example and presents the Norwegian Voluntary National Review on the UN Sustainable Development Goals
H.E. Erna Solberg, Prime Minister of Norway and co-chair of the SDG Advocates, delivered the opening key-note speech at the start of the Ministerial Segment of the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) on 18 July, presented Norway’s voluntary national reviews (VNR) on its progress of delivering the Sustainable Development Goals on the 19th, and participated in a number of side events at which she focused on important SDG advocacy messages.
Queen Mathilde of the Belgians visits the UN, meets with experts on mental health and youth, and addresses human rights meeting with Alaa Murabit
Her Majesty Mathilde, the Queen of the Belgians and SDG Advocate, attended a number of events during the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development. She delivered the opening speech at the side-event (11 July) devoted to ‘Children affected by armed conflict’.
Solberg op-ed: We have real chance to make global education reality
In op-ed, Erna Solberg writes, "If young girls are able to access and complete primary and secondary education, the number of child marriages and early pregnancies will go down."
Message delivered by HRH Crown Princess Victoria on the Occasion of Challenge 2016 – Meetings for a Sustainable Future
Environment and sustainability are two issues close to my heart. [...]
In letter, SDG Advocates urge business leaders to take action
With the support of the UN Global Compact, a number of the SDG Advocates are calling on business to take concrete action towards helping the UN achieve the SDGs.
Queen Mathilde hosts Secretary-General at Asia Society Dialogue
The Brussels meeting was part of the global partnerships dialogue series launched by the Asia Society.