UN Secretary-General emphasizes global social development commitments
Key points
Urges international community to fulfil Copenhagen and Doha promises
Calls for people-centred progress and universal social protections
TL;DR
Second World Summit for Social Development held in Doha, Qatar, 4–6 November.
Speakers reviewed 30 years since Copenhagen, shared national experiences and urged fulfillment of promises made in Copenhagen and Doha.
Delegates reaffirmed people-centred progress, stronger global solidarity, universal social protections and rights-based policies to eradicate poverty and reduce inequality.
Original text
The Second World Summit for Social Development is being held in Doha, Qatar, from 4 to 6 November. DOHA, QATAR (6 November) — As the Second World Summit for Social Development concluded today in Doha 30 years after the first was held in Copenhagen, speakers shared national experiences to alternately showcase progress or appeal for assistance — both in service of urging the international community to fulfil the promis...
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