GOAL OF THE MONTH \u2013 Reduced Inequalities<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n___________\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Where We Are<\/strong><\/h3>\nInequality is still a major <\/span>global <\/span>problem despite international efforts<\/span> to address persistent disparities.<\/span> Extreme poverty has decreased through social programs, but the economy of many emerging countries <\/span>remains<\/span> far behind those of their wealthier counterparts. The need for more <\/span>equitable<\/span> resource distribution and economic participation on the global arena is highlighted by this widening <\/span>gap<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
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<\/span>Expanding affordable remittance choices, guaranteeing <\/span>equitable<\/span> access to resources, and strengthening vulnerable populations are all necessary to meet <\/span><\/span>S<\/span>ustainable <\/span>D<\/span>evelopment\u00a0<\/span> <\/span>Goal 10<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>, reducing inequality both within and between nations. Important actions include reducing debt loads, strengthening social protection, and expanding educational possibilities. Economic <\/span>assistance<\/span>, inclusive policy frameworks, and cooperative international initiatives to build more resilient and <\/span>equitable<\/span> societies will all be necessary for progress.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nSDG 10 in Numbers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- By the end of 2023, a record 37.4 million refugees under UNHCR's mandate were forcibly displaced due to war, conflict, persecution, and human rights violations.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- In 2023, there were 8,177 documented migrant fatalities, marking the deadliest year on record for migrants.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- For the first time this century, half of the 75 most vulnerable countries \u2013 those eligible for concessional lending from the World Bank's International Development Association (or IDA) \u2013 are experiencing a widening income gap. A quarter of the global population \u2013 1.9 billion people \u2013 live in IDA countries.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Since 2000, two thirds of countries with data have reduced the proportion of their population living on less than half the median income.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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\u201cInequality is not a technical or bureaucratic issue. At its heart, inequality is a question of power with historic roots.<\/span><\/span>\u201d <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\u2013 Ant\u00f3nio Guterres, <\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span>UN Secretary-General, 24 September<\/span>, 2024\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>In Focus<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>2-13 December | <\/span><\/b>UN Convention to Combat Desertification Conference (COP16)<\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/sustainabledevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/COP16-222x300.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nThe 16th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) will be held from 2 to 3 December in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Global leaders, environmental specialists and politicians will come together at this crucial conference to discuss the growing problems of drought, land degradation, and desertification that are endangering ecosystems and livelihoods all over the world.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe Conference will emphasize the interconnectedness of three Rio Conventions \u2014 on climate change, biodiversity, and desertification \u2014 reinforcing that addressing land degradation is essential for achieving broader climate, environmental, and Sustainable Development Goals.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nFurther engagement opportunities and Conference details include:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Conference website:<\/span> https:\/\/www.unccd.int\/cop16\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
- Programme details: https:\/\/www.unccd.int\/cop16\/programme<\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
15-19 December | <\/span><\/b>Internet Governance Forum<\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/sustainabledevelopment\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IGF_Vertical_Logo-300x221.png\")
<\/a>The 19th Internet Governance Forum (IGF) will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 15 to 19 December to address the urgent issues of privacy and security.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u2018Building Our Multistakeholder Digital Future\u2019 is the theme of this year’s IGF, where participants will dive into four subthemes including digital contribution for peace, improving digital governance, harnessing innovation, and advancing human rights in the digital space. The Conference is significant in addressing some of the key issues highlighted in the recent Summit of the Future and recently adopted <\/span>Global Digital Compact<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nKey resources for the Conference:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Conference website: <\/span>https:\/\/intgovforum.org\/en\/content\/igf-2024<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Programme details: <\/span>https:\/\/www.intgovforum.org\/en\/content\/igf-2024-sessions<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Highlights<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>3-6 December | <\/span><\/b>Second Preparatory Committee Session for FfD4<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe Second Preparatory Committee Session for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) will be held at the UN Headquarters in New York from 3 to 6 December. This session is an important chance for leaders from the corporate sector, civil society, international financial institutions, and member states to collaborate on the direction of the <\/span>FfD4 conference<\/a><\/span>,<\/span> which will take place in Seville, Spain from 30 June to 3 July 2025.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe session will concentrate on important topics like raising funds to accomplish the SDGs, tackling the debt issue of developing countries, and finding creative financing solutions to bridge the global SDG funding gap, all while building on the results of the Addis Ababa Action Agenda and prior financing commitments. Additional information can be found <\/span>here<\/a><\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>3-5 December | <\/span><\/b>Academic Conference on Africa<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe UN Office of the Special Adviser on Africa (OSAA) is convening the 2024 Academic Conference on Africa under the theme: “Power, Justice, and the People: Human Rights and the Rule of Law for Africa\u2019s Transformation,” aiming to elevate African scholars and policymakers to the forefront of discussions, fostering collaboration and generating African-led solutions to critical issues surrounding the rule of law and human rights on the continent. Register to attend <\/span>here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Upcoming International Days<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>1 December | <\/span><\/b>World Aids Day<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
Where We Are<\/strong><\/h3>\nInequality is still a major <\/span>global <\/span>problem despite international efforts<\/span> to address persistent disparities.<\/span> Extreme poverty has decreased through social programs, but the economy of many emerging countries <\/span>remains<\/span> far behind those of their wealthier counterparts. The need for more <\/span>equitable<\/span> resource distribution and economic participation on the global arena is highlighted by this widening <\/span>gap<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
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<\/span>Expanding affordable remittance choices, guaranteeing <\/span>equitable<\/span> access to resources, and strengthening vulnerable populations are all necessary to meet <\/span><\/span>S<\/span>ustainable <\/span>D<\/span>evelopment\u00a0<\/span> <\/span>Goal 10<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>, reducing inequality both within and between nations. Important actions include reducing debt loads, strengthening social protection, and expanding educational possibilities. Economic <\/span>assistance<\/span>, inclusive policy frameworks, and cooperative international initiatives to build more resilient and <\/span>equitable<\/span> societies will all be necessary for progress.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nSDG 10 in Numbers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- By the end of 2023, a record 37.4 million refugees under UNHCR's mandate were forcibly displaced due to war, conflict, persecution, and human rights violations.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- In 2023, there were 8,177 documented migrant fatalities, marking the deadliest year on record for migrants.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- For the first time this century, half of the 75 most vulnerable countries \u2013 those eligible for concessional lending from the World Bank's International Development Association (or IDA) \u2013 are experiencing a widening income gap. A quarter of the global population \u2013 1.9 billion people \u2013 live in IDA countries.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Since 2000, two thirds of countries with data have reduced the proportion of their population living on less than half the median income.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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\u201cInequality is not a technical or bureaucratic issue. At its heart, inequality is a question of power with historic roots.<\/span><\/span>\u201d <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\u2013 Ant\u00f3nio Guterres, <\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span>UN Secretary-General, 24 September<\/span>, 2024\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>In Focus<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>2-13 December | <\/span><\/b>UN Convention to Combat Desertification Conference (COP16)<\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nThe 16th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) will be held from 2 to 3 December in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Global leaders, environmental specialists and politicians will come together at this crucial conference to discuss the growing problems of drought, land degradation, and desertification that are endangering ecosystems and livelihoods all over the world.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe Conference will emphasize the interconnectedness of three Rio Conventions \u2014 on climate change, biodiversity, and desertification \u2014 reinforcing that addressing land degradation is essential for achieving broader climate, environmental, and Sustainable Development Goals.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nFurther engagement opportunities and Conference details include:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Conference website:<\/span> https:\/\/www.unccd.int\/cop16\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n
- Programme details: https:\/\/www.unccd.int\/cop16\/programme<\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
15-19 December | <\/span><\/b>Internet Governance Forum<\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/a>The 19th Internet Governance Forum (IGF) will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 15 to 19 December to address the urgent issues of privacy and security.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u2018Building Our Multistakeholder Digital Future\u2019 is the theme of this year’s IGF, where participants will dive into four subthemes including digital contribution for peace, improving digital governance, harnessing innovation, and advancing human rights in the digital space. The Conference is significant in addressing some of the key issues highlighted in the recent Summit of the Future and recently adopted <\/span>Global Digital Compact<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nKey resources for the Conference:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Conference website: <\/span>https:\/\/intgovforum.org\/en\/content\/igf-2024<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Programme details: <\/span>https:\/\/www.intgovforum.org\/en\/content\/igf-2024-sessions<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Highlights<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>3-6 December | <\/span><\/b>Second Preparatory Committee Session for FfD4<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe Second Preparatory Committee Session for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) will be held at the UN Headquarters in New York from 3 to 6 December. This session is an important chance for leaders from the corporate sector, civil society, international financial institutions, and member states to collaborate on the direction of the <\/span>FfD4 conference<\/a><\/span>,<\/span> which will take place in Seville, Spain from 30 June to 3 July 2025.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe session will concentrate on important topics like raising funds to accomplish the SDGs, tackling the debt issue of developing countries, and finding creative financing solutions to bridge the global SDG funding gap, all while building on the results of the Addis Ababa Action Agenda and prior financing commitments. Additional information can be found <\/span>here<\/a><\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>3-5 December | <\/span><\/b>Academic Conference on Africa<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe UN Office of the Special Adviser on Africa (OSAA) is convening the 2024 Academic Conference on Africa under the theme: “Power, Justice, and the People: Human Rights and the Rule of Law for Africa\u2019s Transformation,” aiming to elevate African scholars and policymakers to the forefront of discussions, fostering collaboration and generating African-led solutions to critical issues surrounding the rule of law and human rights on the continent. Register to attend <\/span>here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Upcoming International Days<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>1 December | <\/span><\/b>World Aids Day<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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<\/span>Expanding affordable remittance choices, guaranteeing <\/span>equitable<\/span> access to resources, and strengthening vulnerable populations are all necessary to meet <\/span><\/span>S<\/span>ustainable <\/span>D<\/span>evelopment\u00a0<\/span> <\/span>Goal 10<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>, reducing inequality both within and between nations. Important actions include reducing debt loads, strengthening social protection, and expanding educational possibilities. Economic <\/span>assistance<\/span>, inclusive policy frameworks, and cooperative international initiatives to build more resilient and <\/span>equitable<\/span> societies will all be necessary for progress.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
SDG 10 in Numbers<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cInequality is not a technical or bureaucratic issue. At its heart, inequality is a question of power with historic roots.<\/span><\/span>\u201d <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span> \u2013 Ant\u00f3nio Guterres, <\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span>UN Secretary-General, 24 September<\/span>, 2024\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> 2-13 December | <\/span><\/b>UN Convention to Combat Desertification Conference (COP16)<\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The 16th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) will be held from 2 to 3 December in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Global leaders, environmental specialists and politicians will come together at this crucial conference to discuss the growing problems of drought, land degradation, and desertification that are endangering ecosystems and livelihoods all over the world.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Conference will emphasize the interconnectedness of three Rio Conventions \u2014 on climate change, biodiversity, and desertification \u2014 reinforcing that addressing land degradation is essential for achieving broader climate, environmental, and Sustainable Development Goals.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Further engagement opportunities and Conference details include:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 15-19 December | <\/span><\/b>Internet Governance Forum<\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u2018Building Our Multistakeholder Digital Future\u2019 is the theme of this year’s IGF, where participants will dive into four subthemes including digital contribution for peace, improving digital governance, harnessing innovation, and advancing human rights in the digital space. The Conference is significant in addressing some of the key issues highlighted in the recent Summit of the Future and recently adopted <\/span>Global Digital Compact<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Key resources for the Conference:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 3-6 December | <\/span><\/b>Second Preparatory Committee Session for FfD4<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Second Preparatory Committee Session for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) will be held at the UN Headquarters in New York from 3 to 6 December. This session is an important chance for leaders from the corporate sector, civil society, international financial institutions, and member states to collaborate on the direction of the <\/span>FfD4 conference<\/a><\/span>,<\/span> which will take place in Seville, Spain from 30 June to 3 July 2025.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The session will concentrate on important topics like raising funds to accomplish the SDGs, tackling the debt issue of developing countries, and finding creative financing solutions to bridge the global SDG funding gap, all while building on the results of the Addis Ababa Action Agenda and prior financing commitments. Additional information can be found <\/span>here<\/a><\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> 3-5 December | <\/span><\/b>Academic Conference on Africa<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The UN Office of the Special Adviser on Africa (OSAA) is convening the 2024 Academic Conference on Africa under the theme: “Power, Justice, and the People: Human Rights and the Rule of Law for Africa\u2019s Transformation,” aiming to elevate African scholars and policymakers to the forefront of discussions, fostering collaboration and generating African-led solutions to critical issues surrounding the rule of law and human rights on the continent. Register to attend <\/span>here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> 1 December | <\/span><\/b>World Aids Day<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\nIn Focus<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>
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<\/a>The 19th Internet Governance Forum (IGF) will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 15 to 19 December to address the urgent issues of privacy and security.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n
Highlights<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>
Upcoming International Days<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>