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UN agencies on the ground in Madagascar are grappling with diverse needs and the urgency to invest more in sustainable development as a way out of multiple crises.

At the 2024 Europe and Central Asia Regional Collaborative Platform (RCP) meeting, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed recognized the steady progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) taking place across the region.

In Jamaica, a concerted effort is underway to tackle a challenge that has long hindered progress and prosperity – the proliferation of small arms and light weapons. As the third-largest island in the Caribbean, with a population of 2.73 million, Jamaica faces the stark reality of high crime rates.

The Resident Coordinator in Georgia leads a multifaceted effort to empower women and girls. From combatting domestic violence to promoting women's leadership in politics and business, the UN supports Georgia in building a more inclusive and gender-equal society.

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.

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.