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Financing for sustainable development is at a crossroads and without urgent investment, global efforts to achieve a more just and equitable world by 2030 will fail, the UN deputy chief warned on Tuesday.

United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed called for a transformation in education as she addressed a high-level education event organised by the European Union recently.

Whether environmental sustainability, skill development, or social advocacy—women in Jordan are leading the charge, showcasing that with resilience, creativity, and dedication, they can not only influence change on an individual and collective level but also inspire those around them. Here is a glimpse into the stories of some of these remarkable women and insights into the UN programmes working to make a difference for gender equality in the country.

Haiti is in the grip of widespread gang violence, the country’s institutions are on the verge of collapse and its citizens are facing a daily fight for survival. Yet, in the midst of this catastrophic security and humanitarian crisis, the UN continues to provide critical assistance to the beleaguered population.

In a moment marked by both reflection and foresight, Amina Mohammed, UN Deputy Secretary-General, opened the 2024 Arab States Regional Collaborative Platform (RCP) meeting on 5 March in Beirut, Lebanon, highlighting a critical moment in the movement towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for the world.

Resident Coordinator of the UN in Việt Nam, Pauline Tamesis, and Representative of UN Women in Việt Nam, Caroline Nyamayemombe, discuss this year’s theme for International Women’s Day: ‘Invest in women: Accelerate progress’

Women and girls have demolished barriers, dismantled stereotypes and driven progress towards a more just and equal world. Women’s rights were finally recognised as fundamental and universal human rights. Hundreds of millions more girls are in classrooms around the world. And pioneering leaders have smashed glass ceilings across the globe. But progress is under threat. And full equality remains light years away.