The Second World Summit for Social Development, taking place from 4 to 6 November 2025 in Doha, Qatar, will bring together Heads of State and Government to renew the global commitment to eradicate poverty, promote decent work and social inclusion, and adopt the Doha Political Declaration.
The United Nations was officially established on October 24,1945, a date now celebrated annually as United Nations Day. In 2025, the UN will mark its 80th anniversary – a milestone to reflect on its legacy and global impact. It also offers an opportunity to renew commitments to peace, sustainability and multilateral cooperation. This anniversary invites the world to look ahead and help shape a better future for all.
Through 10 foundational commitments, world leaders pledged to eradicate poverty, promote full employment, and build inclusive, just and resilient societies. It was a vision for the twenty-first century, grounded in dignity, equity and shared prosperity.
With the expected adoption of the Doha Political Declaration, the Second World Summit for Social Development offers a chance not only to recommit to the promise of Copenhagen, but also to accelerate implementation of the 2030 Agenda and ensure that we identify and address today’s social challenges. It is a moment to advance innovative policy solutions that accelerate social progress and leave no one behind. It is also an opportunity to reaffirm that multilateralism is very much alive and that meaningful progress is possible through inclusive cooperation.
Much has been achieved since Copenhagen. Extreme poverty has been halved. More children, especially girls, are attending school. Digital transformation has expanded access to services, and global health advancements have extended life expectancy and helped tackle diseases.
Yet, critical challenges remain. Inequalities in income, opportunity and access to services persist. Millions continue to be excluded due to the digital divide. Climate change and conflict continue to threaten hard-won progress, and vulnerable groups – including older persons, Indigenous Peoples and persons with disabilities – still face systemic barriers to full participation in society.
The Summit presents a unique opportunity for meaningful engagement to address these challenges at all levels. From high-level political dialogue to policy-oriented discussions, we are counting on Member States, the private sector, civil society and all stakeholders to bring forward their experiences, their successes and their lessons learned, making the Summit a pivotal platform for dialogue, cooperation and joint solutions.
To support this mission and follow up on stakeholders’ promises, we have launched the Doha Solutions Platform—a dedicated online repository for new or newly resourced commitments and initiatives aimed at tackling barriers to poverty eradication; full and productive employment, and decent work for all; and social integration. The Platform is designed to spotlight transformative and scalable solutions during the Summit. It will remain, beyond the event, a living resource to track and amplify ongoing efforts aligned with the commitments of Copenhagen and the Doha Political Declaration.
SOURCE: https://social.desa.un.org/world-summit-2025/news/president-of-the-general-assembly-calls-for-bold-action-to-build-a-fairer, more inclusive world
+ Power, Protection, Progress: Addressing Violence Against Women, including Sexual Harassment, in a Changing World of Work
will take place online on 4 November 2025,
from 8:30 am – 10:00 am EST / 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm AST (Doha), during this Summit.
Languages: In English, with interpretation in Spanish and French.
This event is hosted by UN Women, in partnership with Sweden, the Government of Uganda, the Generation Equality Action Coalitions on Gender-Based Violence(AC GBV) and Economic Justice and Rights (AC EJR), the International Labour Organization (ILO), NGO Coalition to End Violence and Harassment in the World of Work, and the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), and it will focus on exploring effective and sustainable solutions for addressing violence against women, including economic and sexual harassment, in the changing world of work.
Wednesday, 5 November, from 8–9a.m. (EST), Zoom in English, Spanish/French interpretation