global goals

Workers stack bricks at a factory near Dhaka in Bangladesh.
World Bank/Scott Wallace

‘Deeply negative impact’ of COVID pandemic, reverses SDG progress

15 July 2021
SDGs

Closing a key international development forum on Thursday, the deputy UN chief observed that a year of “immense challenges” has reversed progress on meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

A strong, sustainable and inclusive recovery from the COVID pandemic is needed to keep the promise of the 2030 Agenda.
© UNICEF/Ashmita Parelkar

UN chief says race to reach SDGs ‘can and must’ be turned around 

13 July 2021
SDGs

The COVID pandemic has taken four million lives, devastated the global economy, pushed a further 124 million people into extreme poverty and continues to inflict profound suffering – dramatically impacting progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the UN chief said on Tuesday at a key international forum. 

A street in Seoul, South Korea
Unsplash/Chinh Le Duc

UN chief calls for a global partnership to address COVID, climate change and achieve SDG’s

30 May 2021
Climate and Environment

Speaking in a key international partnerships summit, António Guterres said that if governments embrace together the goals of phasing out coal, enhancing climate commitments, and investing in the Global Goals, there is an opportunity to rise to 'the biggest challenge of our lives'.

The Sustainable Development Goals projected onto UN Headquarters, New York.
UN Photo/Cia Pak

PODCAST SPECIAL: Nations United, hosted by Julia Roberts

21 September 2020
The Lid is On

In the midst of COVID-19, we have an historic opportunity to look at the world as it is, based on the facts, and then focus on collective solutions, according to a special project undertaken by the United Nations this year to mark its 75th anniversary.

Tune in to this special edition of our Lid is On podcast -Nations United: Urgent Solutions for Urgent Times, hosted by Hollywood great, Julia Roberts.

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Tea is a cultural and social tradition in Kyrgyzstan.
FAO/Vyacheslav Oseledko

International Tea Day: Trusty cuppa represents ‘crux’ of today’s issues – UN General Assembly president

21 May 2020
SDGs


Art, culture, heritage, and a source of livelihood for millions. Because tea is so much more than just a drink, on Thursday, at a virtual event commemorating the first-ever International Tea Day, the president of the UN General Assembly lauded the plant for its role in pursuing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

The UN in Bangladesh is prioritising gender-based violence services in communities affected by COVID-19.
UNDP Bangladesh/Fahad Kaizer

‘Urgency to act’ for sustainable development, greater than ever as coronavirus pandemic continues

11 May 2020
SDGs

As COVID-19 upends lives and livelihoods across the planet, the UN on Monday held a wide-ranging policy discussion stressing a range of multilateral solutions to ease the pandemic, while also getting back on track towards achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

ECOSOC President Mona Juul briefs members of the Economic and Social Council.
UN Photo/Loey Felipe

Head of UN economic and social body underscores priority of health, safety during ‘unprecedented’ COVID-19 challenges

19 March 2020
SDGs

Confronted with widespread human, social, and economic ramifications surrounding COVID-19, the President of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) stressed the priority of ensuring “the health and safety of people”.

Humanitarian partners distribute emergency assistance in Ibrahim Khalil village in Iraq.
OCHA/Themba Linden

News in Brief 28 January 2020

28 January 2020
News in Brief
  • Iraq: Rights report expresses concerns over ISIL fighter trials
  • Sudan: Violence pushes thousands to flee
  • New financial panel to push Global Goals forward
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UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (center) at International Day of Happiness Launch Event - Angry Birds for Happy Planet Campaign, with Maya Rudolph (far left), Josh Gad (left), Jason Sudeikis (far right) and "Red" the Angry Bird (right). 
UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe

Three comedians walk into the UN: Our seriously funny new podcast

1 April 2016
The Lid is On

You’ve heard all the jokes about comedians walking into a bar, but what happens when a trio of self-described “chuckleheads” dedicated to fighting climate change, walk into the UN?

We recorded the result, for our latest episode of The Lid Is On, UN Radio’s new podcast series.

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Ahead of World AIDS Day 2015, UNAIDS has released a new report showing that countries are getting on the Fast-Track to end AIDS by 2030 as part of the Sustainable Development Goals.
UNAIDS

World on “Fast Track” to end AIDS by 2030

1 December 2015
General News

Although the number of people receiving treatment for HIV has doubled over the past five years, the UN is pushing to make sure even more people can access these life-saving services.

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