"AMINA J. MOHAMMED"

Theme of the ECOSOC Operational Activities for Development Segment (23-25 May 2023): Guiding United Nations development system's support in response to interlinked crises and to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.

The UN General Assembly adopted a political declaration to renew commitment and accelerate the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction up to 2030. UNIFEED

The 56th Session of the UN Commission on Population and Development is happening this week in New York to discuss the theme “Population, education and sustainable development.” UNIFEED

United Nations top officials condemned today in the strongest terms the Taliban’s decision to ban Afghan women from working with the UN in Afghanistan. UNIFEED

The 2023 Financing for Sustainable Development Report: Financing Sustainable Transformations says urgent, massive investments are needed to accelerate transformations including in electricity supply, industry, farming, transportation, and buildings. UNIFEED

The Special Meeting on international cooperation in tax matters will further advance policy dialogue on using tax as a policy lever for sustainable development and making the international tax system fair and effective. 

In Lebanon, the UN deputy chief Amina Mohammed explored, first-hand, the challenges of the most vulnerable groups: children and people with special needs. ESCWA

UN gathering in Doha concluded Thursday, ushering in a new era of solidarity for the world’s Least Developed Countries. UNIFEED

Under the theme "DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality", the United Nations Observance of International Women's Day 2023 highlighted the need for inclusive and transformative technology and digital education. UNIFEED

The Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed continued her engagements in Niger today, visiting a school where she highlight the importance of transforming the education system and ensure uninterrupted education for all. RCO NIGER