The Open Data Inventory (ODIN) by Open Data Watch (ODW) assesses the coverage and openness of official statistics to identify gaps, promote open data policies, improve access, and encourage dialogue between national statistical offices (NSOs) and data users. In this webinar, Open Data Watch will present the global findings of ODIN 2024/25, with a special…
The 18th Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (COSP18) will take place from June 10 to 12, 2025, at the UN Headquarters. Established in 2008 under Article 40 of the CRPD, COSP convenes annually to advance the rights of persons with disabilities. In 2025, Sri Lanka will…
The International Forum on Migration Statistics (IFMS) 2025 will occur in Malmö, Sweden, in June 2025. Bringing together experts in data and statistics on international migration, the forum will focus on advancements since IFMS 2022, emphasizing topics related to gender and tools like Big Data and AI.
In 2025, shrinking aid budgets are putting pressure on national data systems — just when we need them most to track development, support inclusive policies, and accelerate progress on the SDGs. To help countries turn this challenge into opportunity, PARIS21, the European Commission’s Directorate-General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA), and the UN Statistics Division (UNSD)…
The Third Ministerial Conference on CRVS in Asia and the Pacific will bring ministers and high-level officials across key sectors to celebrate progress from the CRVS Decade, review gaps, and renew regional commitments. The event will aim to align the CRVS agenda with the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
The FFD4 was created to advance the global financing for development agenda, ensuring that all stakeholders are equipped to mobilize the necessary resources to achieve sustainable development. The fourth edition will take place in Sevilla (Spain) in 2025, continuing the commitment to assess and enhance the effectiveness of financing mechanisms while addressing emerging global challenges.
The 7th Africa Gender Statistics Forum (AGSF) will serve as a key platform for dialogue between high-level decision-makers and technical experts working with gender data across the continent. The event will facilitate the exchange of innovative approaches, best practices, and policy insights to strengthen gender statistics in Africa.
The 7th AGSF, held in Abidjan from 30 June to 4 July 2025, is co-organized by AfDB, ECA, the African Union, UN Women, UNICEF, and Open Data Watch. It serves as a regional platform to advance gender data through collaboration and shared strategies. On 1 July, ODW will host a session titled "What does it…
Hosted by UN Women and Open Data Watch, this official side event of the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), “Gender Data Investment for a Sustainable and Inclusive Future: Delivering on the Promise of FfD4” aims to advance the global dialogue on gender data as a strategic investment for inclusive, rights-based, and sustainable…
The 2025 AI for Good Global Summit, organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in partnership with over 40 UN agencies and co-convened with the Government of Switzerland, will focus on practical AI applications to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This event aims to connect AI innovators with public and private sector leaders to…
This latest webinar in the series "The Population in Numbers - what's changing?" is an opportunity to hear about the newest developments and changes in demographic data and how your feedback has shaped our approaches. ONS UK will aim to provide insights into the production of demographic statistics, as well as what they will publish…
The 2025 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) will happen from July 14 to 23. This year's theme is “Advancing sustainable, inclusive, science- and evidence-based solutions for the 2030 Agenda.” Bringing together government leaders, UN officials, experts, and stakeholders, the HLPF will also feature side events, VNR Labs, special events, and exhibitions. The forum…
