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___________ <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> We have seen that progress is possible. For the first time on record, more than half of the world's population is now covered by at least one social protection benefit, reflecting sustained investments in education, health and social safety nets. However, more than 800 million people still live in extreme poverty in 2025. A surge in action and investment to enhance economic opportunities, improve education and extend social protection to all, particularly the most excluded, is crucial to ending poverty and leaving no one behind.<\/p>\n The Pact for the Future <\/strong><\/a>underscores the urgency of expanding universal health coverage, inclusive education and decent work to eradicate poverty and reduce inequalities.<\/p>\n SDG 1 in Numbers <\/b><\/p>\n Media Resources for journalists<\/strong><\/p>\n Explore the Media Resources hub for the latest from Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ WebTV, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Audiovisual Library, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Photo, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵifeed and more! https:\/\/media.un.org\/en<\/a>. For the latest Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Reports, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div> \u201c<\/i>Poverty is not a personal failure; it is a systemic failure \u2013 a denial of dignity and human rights. Let\u2019s stand with people living in poverty, and act with solidarity to end poverty for good.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n \u2013 Ant\u00f3nio Guterres, <\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span>Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Secretary-General, 17 October 2025<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> Commission for Social Development (CSocD64) | 2-10 February<\/strong><\/p>\n This year\u2019s Commission, to be held at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Headquarters in New York<\/strong>, will be the first gathering since world leaders renewed their commitment to people-centred, inclusive and sustainable development through the adoption of the Doha Declaration on Social Development<\/a> in December 2025.<\/p>\n CSocD64\u00a0will seek to promote social development and social justice through coordinated, equitable and inclusive policies.<\/p>\n<\/div> 4 February |\u00a0ECOSOC Special Meeting on Financial Integrity<\/strong><\/p>\n The Sevilla Commitment mandated the establishment of a Special Meeting on Financial Integrity. The ECOSOC Special Meeting on Financial Integrity <\/a>aims to foster systemic dialogue, address unintended consequences of financial integrity policies and exchange best practices, including through the use of technologies to combat illicit financial flows (IFFs). Read more<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div> 11 – 13 February |\u00a0<\/strong>Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour<\/strong><\/p>\n Governments, employers\u2019 and workers\u2019 organizations, civil society, the private sector and international partners will convene in Morocco to accelerate progress towards ending child labour.\u00a0138 million children are still in child labour, including 54 million in hazardous work, according to ILO-Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵICEF Global Estimates. Read more<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div> 16 February |\u00a0<\/strong>ECOSOC Special Meeting on Agri-food Systems Transformations for Leaving No One Behind<\/strong><\/p>\n The meeting will aim to catalyze coordinated and coherent action in support of agrifood system transformations. Persistent food insecurity, worsened by economic slowdowns, conflicts, geopolitical tensions and climate events require an effective response. Read more<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div> 24 – 27 February |\u00a0<\/strong>Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development<\/strong><\/p>\n This annual Forum aims to inform, empower, and support Asia-Pacific countries \u2014 especially least developed countries, landlocked developing countries and small island developing States \u2014 in their efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by identifying regional trends and sharing best practices and lessons learned. Read more<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div> News Feature | Selected Story<\/strong><\/p>\n Myanmar\u2019s urban harvest<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n In 2023, 43 per cent of Yangon\u2019s urban population was living in poverty. Mushroom farming, through Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵDP and the Urban Resilience Project, demonstrates livelihood opportunities that can make a difference amidst poverty and conflict. Read the full article<\/a>.<\/p>\n Africa Renewal | Selected Story<\/strong><\/p>\n African economies to grow in 2026, despite uncertain global context<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Despite mounting global and fiscal pressures, Africa is on track for stronger economic growth by 2026, fueled by regional momentum and long-term reforms, according to the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ\u2019s latest World Economic Situation and Prospects report. Discover what\u2019s driving the growth here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div> 2 February | World Wetlands Day<\/a><\/span> ACTNOW for our Common Future\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n ActNow<\/span>\u00a0is the United Nations campaign to inspire people to act for the Sustainable Development Goals.\u00a0<\/span>The Goals<\/span>\u00a0can improve life for all of us.\u00a0<\/span>A healthy planet. A better economy<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>A\u00a0<\/span>j<\/span>ust<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>s<\/span>ociety. A peaceful world. These issues matter to everyone. But progress is too slow. We\u00a0<\/span>have to<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>act,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>urgently,<\/span>\u00a0to accelerate changes that add to better lives on a healthier planet. Join the campaign to learn \u2014 and do \u2014 more for #OurCommonFuture. Visit\u00a0<\/span>ActNow<\/span>: <\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.un.org\/actnow<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>Where We Are<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nInternational Days and Years<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<\/div>
\n4 February | World Cancer Day<\/a><\/span>
\n4 February | International Day of Human Fraternity<\/a><\/span>
\n6 February | International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM<\/a><\/span>
\n10 February | World Pulses Day <\/a><\/span>
\n11 February | International Day of Women and Girls in Science<\/a><\/span>
\n13 February | World Radio Day<\/a><\/span>
\n17 February | Global Tourism Resilience Day<\/a><\/span>
\n20 February | World Day of Social Justice<\/a><\/span>
\n21 February | Mother Language Day<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/sustainabledevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/JustSociety_NoText-300x200.png\")
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