The United Nations was born in the aftermath of World War II in 1945. An essential component of the Organization's work from the start was the promotion and protection of human rights, as enshrined in its Charter. Three years later, in 1948 this element was further strengthened with the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).

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The annual 1M1B Activate Impact Summit is organized by the Department of Global Communications associated NGO, 1M1B, with the support of the Civil Society Unit, DGC. The Summit will showcase the best of youth changemakers taking bold action on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), creating real on-ground impact to inspire more youth across the globe to take action on the SDGs. 

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UNiTE! Invest to Prevent Violence Against Women & Girls. Official Commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

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Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals: The Gender Snapshot 2023," published by UN DESA and UN Women, provides a comprehensive analysis of the current state of gender equality across all 17 SDGs. It highlights prevailing trends, gaps, and recent setbacks on the journey to achieving gender equality by 2030. However, the report paints a worrisome picture.

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The Security Council will hold an open debate on "Promote sustaining peace through common development" under the agenda item "Maintenance of international peace and security".

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The Security Council will hold an open debate on "Promote sustaining peace through common development" under the agenda item "Maintenance of international peace and security"

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General Assembly: 33rd plenary meeting, 78th session.

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The United Nations Secretary-General is seeking nominations for the Independent Group of Scientists to draft the third quadrennial Global Sustainable Development Report (GSDR) to be launched in 2027. 

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Aligned with the UN SDG Summit 2023, this event seeks to foster collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity among diverse stakeholders in accelerating global progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

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The event will be the opportunity to present the key findings of the flagship report and discuss the challenges, opportunities, and policy implications of addressing Africa's Development Paradoxes.

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