Discussions around promoting greater inclusion of people with disabilities in society topped the agenda at the United Nations on Wednesday.

The Second World Summit for Social Development which concluded last month in Doha, was designed with inclusion at its core. Ahead of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3 December, ...

Our world is becoming increasingly urban. Cities are now home to 45 per cent of the global population of 8.2 billion, according to UN DESA’s World Urbanization Prospects 2025: Summary of Results, ...

I thank President Lula da Silva, COP 30 President André Corrêa do Lago and his team, the Government of Brazil, the people of Belém, and the UNFCCC Secretariat for their hospitality and tireless ...

Key messages based on World Urbanization Prospects 2025: Summary of Results, prepared by the Population Division of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA).

Rio de Janeiro, 19 November 2024 - The Brazilian government, the United Nations and UNESCO are joining forces to strengthen research and measures to address disinformation campaigns that are delaying ...

Mr. Chair, Prime Minister Ibrahim, Thank you for your warm welcome and for your leadership of ASEAN this year.Southeast Asia stands at the vanguard of a changing world.For nearly six decades, ASEAN ...

[opening remarks, Q&A will follow] Distinguished members of the media, Xin chào. I want to begin by thanking the Government and people of Viet Nam for their generous welcome. It is an honour to be in ...

The Secretary-General welcomes the continued implementation of the ceasefire in Gaza, based on the proposal by US President Donald J. Trump, including the release of Israeli hostages, and Palestinian ...

I congratulate Maria Corina Machado on being awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. For decades, Ms. Machado has been a champion of democracy and a voice of unity in her country of Venezuela. In its ...

I welcome the announcement of an agreement to secure a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza, based on the proposal put forward by President Donald J. Trump. I commend the diplomatic efforts of the ...

The Secretary-General strongly condemns today’s deadly terrorist attack on a synagogue in Manchester, United Kingdom. Houses of worship are sacred places where people can go to find peace. Targeting a ...