On 16 July, this year's virtual UN High-level Political Forum (HLPF) on sustainable development came to an end. The HLPF is the premier UN body to monitor the annual progress on the implementation of the...
PRESS RELEASE - Vague promises won't solve global crises
On 16 July, this year's virtual UN High-level Political Forum (HLPF) on sustainable development came to an end. The HLPF is the premier UN body to monitor the annual progress on the implementation of the...
25 Years of the Beijing Platform for Action - Report by Social Watch Czech Rep.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women held in 1995 where the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action were first adopted embodying the goals and recommended actions for improving...
UN75 Political Declaration: Perspectives on the lynchpin role of UN financing
The year 2020 marks the 75th Anniversary of the United Nations as well as the beginning of the final 10 years to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as part of the wider 2030 Agenda. The...
Social Watch E-Newsletter - Issue 365 - May 15, 2020
Issue 365 - May 15, 2020 COVID-19: Pledges of 7.4 billion euro raise several ambiguities
The Coronavirus Global Response pledging event on 4 May celebrated raising 7.4...
UN Monitor: COVID-19 Round-Up on UN Sustainable Development Activities - 14/05/2020
“The UNDS is better positioned and ready to accompany countries as they seek to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and accelerate SDG implementation. The reinvigorated Resident Coordinator system is now firmly in place ensuring stronger...
Social Watch E-Newsletter - Tribute to Martin Khor - April 15, 2020
April 15, 2020 Tribute to Martin Khor (1951 - 2020)
Martin Khor: Indefatigable fighter for justice, equity for Global South
Chakravarthi Raghavan, Geneva
Martin Khor:...