United Nations High-Level Political Forum

New York City, NY USA

The High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) will be held from Monday, 10 July, to Wednesday, 19 July 2023, under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council. The theme will be "Accelerating the recovery from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and the full implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at all levels”.…

78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly

United Nations Headquarters

The 78th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 78) will open on Tuesday, 5 September 2023. The first day of the high-level General Debate will be Tuesday, 19 September 2023.

2023 SDG Summit

United Nations Headquarters

The SDG Summit marks the mid-point of the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. It will bring together political and thought leaders from governments, international organizations, private sector, civil society, women and youth and other stakeholders in a series of high-level meetings. They will carry out a comprehensive review of the state of the SDGs, respond to the…

Data Values Campaign: Forging an equitable data future for all

The Data Values Campaign, launched in September 2022, is a global initiative to create a fairer data future by transforming how data is collected, managed, and used. On October 3, the campaign will mark its one-year anniversary, reflecting on achievements and gathering input for its next phase, focusing on inclusion and equitable data systems. 

14th Meeting of the Inter-agency and Expert Group on SDG Indicators (IAEG-SDGs)

Copenhagen, Denmark

The 14th Inter-agency and Expert Group meeting on SDG Indicators (IAEG-SDGs) will occur in Copenhagen, Denmark, hosted by Statistics Denmark. The event will focus on SDG monitoring, data availability, and framework refinements, with plenary sessions open to countries, agencies, and stakeholders. 

Festival de Datos

Punta del Este, Uruguay

Building on the 2018 Data for Development Festival in Bristol, the event will connect people and communities in the data space, serving as a platform for announcing new, impactful collaborations to unlock investment and drive innovation.

PARIS21 Fall Meetings 2023

Billancourt, France

This event will focus on key discussions and decisions related to data and statistics for development. 

2023 UN Climate Change Conference (COP 28)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

This event will bring together global leaders and stakeholders in Dubai from 30 November to 12 December 2024 to accelerate climate action and assess progress on the Paris Agreement. COP 28 will focus on cutting emissions, transforming climate finance, protecting nature and people, and ensuring broad participation to create a more sustainable future. 

55th Session of the United Nations Statistics Commission

New York City, NY USA

The 55th Session of the UNSC will gather Chief Statisticians from around the world to discuss and approve global statistical standards, covering topics like national accounts, social and demographic statistics, and big data. 

68th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW)

New York City, NY USA

The 68th session of the CSW will take place from 11 to 22 March 2024. The session will focus on gender equality and women’s empowerment, addressing key issues such as poverty, strengthening institutions, and financing with a gender perspective. Other agenda items include a review of past themes like social protection systems, emerging trends, and…

Connecting the Dots: Investing in Gender Data for Gender Equality

New York City, NY USA

This event will focus on the importance of investing in gender data, especially in relation to this year’s CSW theme of poverty reduction, financing, and strengthening institutions with a gender perspective. Experts, civil society, and development partners will discuss challenges and opportunities in this critical area. 

Advancing National Data Systems with the Gender Data Compass

Virtual

The Gender Data Compass (The Compass) is a tool designed to help national statistical offices (NSOs), government agencies, and donors build effective gender data systems. It focuses on five key areas: data availability, openness, institutional foundations, technical capacity, and financing. This webinar will introduce The Compass and show how countries can use its insights to…