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Fashion has one of the most powerful marketing engines that influences the identities, values, and actions of billions of people. This, in turn, impacts consumption patterns, a .  and  launched the , a guide with an , on how to align consumer-facing communication in the fashion industry with sustainable targets in accordance to the Paris Agreement. Its purpose is to reduce the carbon print and overconsumption, demand action, and inspire sustainable lifestyles.

Observed every 1 June, the Global Day of Parents provides an opportunity to appreciate all parents for their selfless commitment to children. Parents play the most important role in their child’s development, which is why celebrates caregivers and calls for . Throughout June, UNICEF is sharing to support caregivers and their families, including on everything from self-care for busy parents to supporting teens during stressful times. Also available are to help make the most of every moment together.

In Colombia, the coastal town of Buenaventura boasts one of the country’s busiest ports. Local communities rely to a great extent on fisheries and aquaculture to make a living, and women make up a large part of the workforce. These women fish sellers – known as the Platoneras - work informally and earn low wages.  These women are not covered under any social protection scheme, making them particularly vulnerable to adverse shocks such as illness, injury, and the eventual onset of old age. , and its partners including the , are supporting the Platoneras to strengthen their livelihoods and improve their access to social protection schemes - all the while boosting the community's food security. Sandra Gómez Montaño speaks with Heysel Calderón and Andrea Garay. Presented by Laura Quiñones.

Photo: @ FAO/Heysel Calderón

Today, most workers have not recovered their pre-pandemic labour incomes and the gender gap in hours worked has continued to grow. Roughly half the world’s population remains without access to social protection. World Day of Social Justice 2023 focuses on the recommendations of Our Common Agenda, the Secretary-General’s vision of responding to humanity’s most pressing challenges through cooperation. This year’s observance calls to strengthen the social contract that has been otherwise fractured by rising inequalities, conflicts and the weakening of institutions meant to protect workers’ rights.

COVID-19, the war in Ukraine and resulting food and energy crises, surging inflation, debt tightening, and the climate emergency battered the world economy in 2022. World output growth is projected to decelerate from 3% in 2022 to 1.9% in 2023, one of the lowest growth rates in recent decades, according to the . The flagship report of DESA presents an uncertain economic outlook. Global growth is forecast to moderately pick up to 2.7% in 2024 as some of the headwinds will begin to subside, but stronger international cooperation is imperative.

An essential part of the work on development and the SDGs consists of ensuring public access to information and the protection of fundamental freedoms. The role of the United Nations has been to assist the various national information media, by supplying accurate information from which these media may draw both substance and inspiration for their work. World Development Information Day (24 October) aims to draw the attention of the world to development problems and the need to strengthen international cooperation to solve them.

The global health crisis doubled the wealth of the 10 richest men in the world while sending upwards of 120 million people into extreme poverty. This year’s shows how inequalities and crises reinforce and compound each other, leading to extreme disparity, vulnerability and unsustainability. It argues that this is not the result of a broken system but one in which inequality and injustice are built in by design. The social contract has broken down to the great detriment of people and planet. Join us for the  on 21 October in Geneva.

Learn about the key findings from the new "Uncertain Times, Unsettled Lives: Shaping our Future in a Transforming World" through this short animated explainer video.

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One of the great lessons of our species is that we can accomplish a lot with very little if we work together. Development is about change; charting new paths forward into the unknown; and transforming our world, according to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Flux is normal. Throughout history, humans have struggled with plagues, war, and political upheaval. Yet, our present uncertain times are different in unprecedented ways. If we don’t feel that our lives are secure, it is because they aren’t. The ’s latest indicates that we are navigating uncharted waters. But . The report suggests three ways to help navigate—and even thrive—in the new uncertainty complex.

Despite significant progress in much of Asia and the Pacific social protection policies still lag behind other areas of the world, according to a new report.

We are living in uncertain times. The COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and the climate crisis threaten the world daily. So where do we go from here for a more hopeful future? The upcoming 2021/22 Human Development Report (HDR) seeks to address these questions. , the 2021/22 HDR examines how inequalities and uncertainty reinforce polarization and undermine our sense of control over our lives. But this report is also about opportunity: working towards shared goals and on human development is critical to creating a future in which we can all thrive.

Observed on 1 June every year, the Global Day of Parents provides an opportunity to appreciate all parents for their "selfless commitment to children and their lifelong sacrifice towards nurturing this relationship." Like no one else, parents and caregivers shape the experiences that build their children’s brains and set them on a path towards healthy development. Parenting is too big a job for parents and caregivers to do alone. They need support to give their children the best possible start in life.  On this global day, let’s appreciate and support all parents throughout the world!

Urbanization is one of the most important megatrends shaping our world and the life and wellbeing of families worldwide. Sustainable urbanization is related to the achievement of several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their targets, including eradicating poverty and reducing inequality. Under the theme, “Families and Urbanization”, this year’s International Day of Families (15 May) aims to raise awareness of the importance of sustainable, family-friendly urban policies.

Safety and security are at the base of the ‘hierarchy of needs’ pyramid, second in importance only to life’s absolute necessities—air, water, food and shelter. In the years leading up to the COVID-19 pandemic, people were on average living healthier, more prosperous and better lives than ever. Yet still a growing sense of unease had taken root and is flourishing. A new report, , says six out of seven people all over the world—including in the wealthiest countries— were experiencing high levels of insecurity even before the pandemic.