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The report contains recommendations of concrete measures to advance the long-standing social commitments established in the Copenhagen Declaration on Social Development of 1995 and the Programme of Action of the World Summit for Social Development. Member States are called upon to: (a) close persistent gaps in access to essential services; (b) improve the quality of services; (c) invest in productive employment and decent work; (d) establish fair, effective and efficient tax systems; (e) promote transparent, inclusive and accountable governance; and (f) strengthen multilateral cooperation rooted in equity, economic security and solidarity.

The report provides an overview of progress in implementing the resolution, focusing on the following emerging areas in youth development: (a) developing future-proof skills; (b) balancing opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence; and (c) fostering social resilience. It also reviews progress made in implementing the World Programme of Action for Youth, in the context of the thirtieth anniversary of the Programme. 

The report draws on input received from Member States, United Nations entities and youth organizations on efforts to advance youth development during the period under review. The report concludes with recommendations for consideration by the General Assembly.

The report provides an update on progress made by the United Nations system in advancing disability inclusion and implementing the UN Disability Inclusion Strategy. Six years since its launch, the Strategy has helped integrate disability considerations into planning, strengthened leadership commitment, and promoted more inclusive programming. However, challenges remain in transforming organizational culture to be fully inclusive of persons with disabilities.

Drawing on progress reports from UN entities and country teams, the report reviews developments from 2019 to 2024, identifies barriers and enablers, and offers recommendations to strengthen coordination, implementation, and…

The  report outlines key policies and actions that can assist cooperatives in realizing their full potential for supporting Member States to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and the outcomes of the World Summit for Social Development. The report provides highlights of the need for cooperatives to focus on strengthening democratic governance, investing in member education and expanding partnerships to scale their impact. 

With the Second World Social Summit due to convene in November 2025, the report provides an analysis of the role of cooperatives in poverty eradication through the creation of decent work and the advancement of social inclusion. The report also provides highlights of the activities being undertaken to mark the ongoing International Year of…

The report contains an exploration of the central role of social capital as a transformative strategy for addressing multidimensional poverty and strengthening inclusive societies. Recognizing that poverty is both economic and relational in nature, the report serves to highlight how investments in trust, participation and social networks can reduce structural barriers, expand opportunities and foster a shared sense of belonging. 

In the report, national experiences are used to illustrate how social capital can be mobilized across key sectors, including employment, education, health, housing and community development, to address multidimensional poverty. The importance of inclusive governance, intergenerational solidarity and institutional trust as foundations for social…

The present note contains the main findings of the World Social Report 2025: A New Policy Consensus to Accelerate Social Progress. Thirty years after the first World Summit for Social Development, the World Social Report 2025 warns of a mounting global social crisis marked by insecurity, inequality, and declining trust. While past decades have brought progress in poverty reduction and well-being, millions remain trapped in precarious livelihoods, informal work, and economic instability. Inequalities persist across income, gender, and generations, while climate change and rapid technological shifts deepen divides. Trust in institutions is eroding, social cohesion is weakening, and polarization is rising—undermining solidarity and the collective ability to meet the Sustainable…

The report contains a review of the progress, gaps and challenges faced in the eradication of poverty, in particular in developing countries. It includes a discussion on the drivers of poverty and highlights solutions, policies and good practices for poverty eradication. The report also includes a summary of the activities undertaken by the United Nations system to implement the system-wide plan of action for the eradication of poverty. It concludes with action-oriented recommendations aimed at accelerating progress towards achieving the objectives of the Third United Nations Decade for the Eradication of Poverty and the Sustainable Development Goals, including through action in the following areas: promotion of inclusive multilateralism; implementation of multidimensional poverty…

A/80/147 - Released on 5 August 2025 11:55 PM EDT: The report analyzes how commitments from the World Summit for Social Development align with current demographic realities as Member States prepare for the Second World Summit for Social Development (4–6 November 2025, Doha). It focuses on the three pillars of social development—poverty eradication, productive employment, and social integration—highlighting policy priorities such as strengthening care systems, adapting to technological change (including AI), preparing for climate-related shocks, combating age-based discrimination, promoting lifelong learning, fostering age-inclusive workforces, and enhancing community participation. Emphasizing the perspective of population ageing and the contributions of older persons, it also provides…

The Human Rights Council, 
Guided by the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, 
Reaffirming  the  Universal  Declaration  of  Human  Rights  and  recalling  all  relevant 
international  human  rights  treaties,  in  particular  the  International  Covenant  on  Civil  and 
Political  Rights,  the  International  Covenant  on  Economic,  Social  and  Cultural  Rights,  the 
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms  of Discrimination against Women, the 
International  Convention  on  the  Elimination  of  All  Forms…

As part of the preparations for and observance of the thirtieth anniversary of the International Year of the Family, the report is focused on the impact of climate change on the well-being of families, highlighting challenges relating to food and water scarcity, worsening physical and mental health, increased intrafamilial violence and child marriage.

The Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is requested by the Human Rights Council to present two annual reports: one at its regular sessions in Geneva, usually held in September, and another at the General Assembly, typically in October. These annual reports include a description of the activities carried out during the year within the framework of the mandate and often include discussions on specific themes or issues of particular relevance to the rights of Indigenous Peoples.

These reports to the General Assembly can be accessed here.