The United Nations General Assembly, through its resolutions 78/261 and 78/318, decided to convene the “World Social Summit” in 2025, under the title “the Second World Summit for Social Development.” Convening at the level of Heads of State or Government, the summit aims to address the gaps and recommit to the Copenhagen Declaration on Social Development and the Programme of Action and its implementation and give momentum towards the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. The summit will be held in Doha, Qatar from 4-6 November.
In a world facing deepening inequalities, demographic shifts, and rapid technological and environmental changes, the Second World Summit for Social Development provides a crucial platform for global dialogue and collaborative action. It is a unique space for leaders from governments, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, civil society, the private sector, academic institutions, and the UN system to engage on social development issues at the highest level and advance social progress, ensuring that no one is left behind in our global sustainable development journey.
Side Events
Towards Inclusive Trade in Africa – Harnessing Digital Innovations to Increase Access to Affordable Financing for Women Entrepreneurs in Africa - - 3 Nov, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. GMT+3
Transforming Africa’s Future: Leveraging Fiscal Policy to Finance the Care Economy for Inclusive Growth and Productive Employment - 4 Nov - 2:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Unlocking the Potential of Remittances and Diaspora Contributions for Social Development in Africa (Solutions Session) - 4 Nov - 15:00-16:15
High-level dialogue on Unlocking the Power of Urbanization for Africa’s Social Development: Progress, Challenges, and Actions for the future - 5 Nov - 13:15
Accelerating Gender Equality: Linking Beijing+30 Commitments to Social Development for Sustainable Futures - 6 Nov - 10:00