Costa Rica is at a crossroads: inequality and food insecurity remain significant challenges. A joint programme supported by the Joint SDG Fund and bringing together UNICEF and FAO, under the leadership of the Resident Coordinator's Office is aiming to improve agricultural practices and dietary habits among communities, promoting more sustainable production and building capacities.
The Joint SDG Fund’s joint programme is paving the way for sustainable economic empowerment in The Bahamas, focusing on women, youth, and people with disabilities. By enhancing access to financial mechanisms, fostering knowledge sharing, and supporting capacity building, this initiative addresses key barriers to achieving gender equality and inclusive development.
Having completed a year in the role of UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Eritrea, Nahla Valji reflects on the complex context of the country, the unique position of the UN to partner with Eritrea on its development journey, and the immense potential to be unlocked in the country.
"In these perilous times for women’s rights we must rally around the Beijing Declaration.", urged the UN Secretary-General in his remarks at the Opening of the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women.
Thirty years ago, the world pledged "equality for all" in Beijing. Yet, today, for many women and girls around the world, this remains elusive. Ahead of International Women’s Day, a new progress report of the UN Secretary-General released by the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women), titled Women's Rights in Review 30 Years After Beijing, points to an uneven trajectory to secure women’s rights and full participation in all aspects of society.
2025 marks the thirtieth anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. It’s a pivotal time to fight for women’s and girls’ rights, demand gender equality and insist on balancing power structures so everyone has an equal chance in the world.
Social justice in action means dismantling systemic barriers, equipping workers with future-ready skills, and ensuring every voice – especially women, youth, and marginalized communities – is heard in the global economy. UN Country Teams, led by Resident Coordinators, have been at the forefront of championing social justice as a fundamental pillar for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Cars have been around for over 120 years, and we know how to prevent these tragedies. Yet road crashes still claim more than two lives every minute, and nearly 1.2 million lives every year.
From medical breakthroughs to new space discoveries, from advanced quantum computing research to new scientific methods to understand the natural world around us, women and girls are shattering glass ceilings. Yet structural barriers and social norms remain that limit women and girls from unlocking their full potential.
AI has gone from the stuff of science fiction to a powerful force that is transforming our world. Reshaping the way we live, work, and interact. Fueling breakthroughs in education, healthcare, agriculture…But also testing our shared values and rights. The power of AI carries immense responsibilities.
