Goal of the Month

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Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all 

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set a new universal standard for development which aims to ensure that no one is left behind.

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  • Human Rights 75

    Human Rights 75

    31/05/2023

    The Human Rights 75 campaign is celebrating the anniversary by calling on all of us to stand up for human rights and commit to making the principles of the Universal Declaration a reality in our daily lives.

  • The Secretary-General: Message for World Humanitarian Day

    The Secretary-General: Message for World Humanitarian Day

    19/08/2023

    "This year’s World Humanitarian Day marks the 20th anniversary of the deadly attack on the Canal Hotel in Baghdad. On that dark day, we lost 22 colleagues, including Special Representative Sergio Vieira de Mello. That tragedy marked a change in the way humanitarians operate." — António Guterres

  • Record numbers of people need humanitarian assistance
    © UNHCR/Sylvain Cherkaoui

    Record numbers of people need humanitarian assistance

    18/08/2023

    One in 22 people around the world are now in need of humanitarian assistancethat’s a staggering 362 million people, which is a record high.More than 110 million people have been forced to leave their homes; and more than 260 million people are facing acute food insecurity – with some at risk of famine. Conflicts, climate change and financial turmoil are increasing the need for aid. 

  • Act for Our Common Future

    Act for Our Common Future

    15/08/2023

    Embrace the possible. That’s the call of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, a blueprint for a better world. We don’t have to wait for the future we want — we can create it right now. Everyone can join the global movement for change.

  • No To Hate

    No To Hate

    31/07/2023

    Hate speech incites violence and undermines social cohesion and tolerance. Because fighting hate, discrimination, racism and inequality is at the core of United Nations principles and work, the Organization is working to confront hate speech at every turn. 

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Inspiring to see young human rights defenders coming together at #UNVienna to take action and discuss important human rights issues. Hosted by the Austrian Foreign Ministry to mark the 25th anniversary of the adoption of the UN Declaration on Human Rights Defenders and the 30th anniversary of the Vienna World Conference on Human Rights, they heard from UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders Mary Lawlor, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk, Austrian Minister of Justice Alma Zadić and met the Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen.
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