This year’s theme of the High-level Political Forum will be "Reinforcing the 2030 Agenda and eradicating poverty in times of multiple crises," focusing on Goals 1 (End poverty), 2 (End hunger), 13 (Combat climate change), 16 (Promote peaceful societies), and 17 (Strengthen global partnerships). The forum will review progress on these goals and support the…
The 6th AGSF will bring together experts and stakeholders from across Africa to discuss the latest in gender statistics. It will focus on improving how gender data is collected and used, linking it to future international development conferences. Moreover, the forum will review progress, share new methods, and explore ways to better finance and apply…
The eighth international Data for Policy conference will feature over 130 presenters discussing topics such as open data and using AI for good. The conference will aim to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and promote inclusive solutions in data and AI governance.
The 57th session will feature several key discussions on human rights. Topics will include promoting economic, social, and cultural rights to address inequalities, quality education for peace and tolerance, and the right to development. Other discussions will cover the role of the family in supporting human rights, the rights of Indigenous Peoples in relation to state…
The 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 79) begins on September 10, 2024, with the high-level General Debate starting on September 24, 2024. World leaders will come together to discuss how to tackle global challenges and work towards peace, sustainable development, and human dignity for current and future generations.
This session, part of the UN Science Summit, will explore the future of data governance beyond the Global Digital Compact, focusing on responsible data use for global collaboration and the Sustainable Development Goals.
The session, part of the UN Science Summit, will highlight the importance of data in supporting evidence-based decision-making for international development, particularly in allocating resources for science, technology, and innovation (STI) to address global challenges.
The Virtual Training on Gender Data Collection in the Turks and Caicos Islands is designed to enhance the technical capacity of Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI)’s public sector in collecting and analyzing sex-disaggregated data. The virtual component of the training will consist of four webinars covering foundational topics in gender statistics, data collection, analysis, and…
The session will highlight the CLIMB project’s use of human-centered data science to tackle climate-induced migration. It will demonstrate how integrating technology with empathy can create solutions that protect the dignity and rights of impacted populations.
The 12th Annual International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD) will be held online on September 19 and in-person in New York on September 20-21 during the UNGA. The conference, themed "Solutions for the Future," will explore practical approaches to achieving the SDGs through sessions on diverse topics such as digitalization, climate change, and agri-food systems.
The event will address the critical need to scale up digitalized civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) systems. CRVS systems can enhance the efficiency and accessibility of vital records, support public health data management, and contribute to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals by ensuring comprehensive and timely data for all.
The Summit of the Future is a high-level event where world leaders will come together in September 2024 to build a new international consensus on addressing global challenges and shaping a better future. This year, the is focused on adopting the Pact for the Future, which includes a Global Digital Compact and a Declaration on…
