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The Second World Summit for Social Development is being held in Doha, Qatar, from 4 to 6 November.

World Leaders Reflect on 30 Years of Social Progress, Call for Renewed Cooperation, as Doha Summit for Social Development Concludes

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 promises made in both cities.

Final Doha Round Table Highlights Need to Fulfil Social Development Promises since Copenhagen

DOHA, QATAR (5 November) — Speakers at the final round-table discussion of the Second World Summit for Social Development today, in evaluating progress made since the First World Summit was held in Copenhagen 30 years ago, underscored the need to make good both on those promises and the ones made in Doha yesterday so that future generations do not continue to inherit the same problems.

Social Justice, Peace Inseparable Foundations for Lasting Prosperity, Speakers Stress, as Doha Social Development Summit Continues

DOHA, QATAR (5 November) — At the World Summit for Social Development, delegates from all regions reaffirmed that true progress must place people at the centre, calling for stronger global solidarity, universal social protections and rights-based policies to eradicate poverty, reduce inequality and ensure that "no one is left behind".

‘Keep Holding Us Accountable’, Deputy Secretary-General Says at World Social Summit’s Civil Society Forum, as Promise of Copenhagen ‘Needs Your Voice’

Following are Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the opening of the Civil Society Forum at the Second World Summit for Social Development, in Doha today:

Deputy Secretary-General, Speaking at World Social Summit Session, Urges Investment in Resilient, Inclusive Food Systems for People, Planet

Following are Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the World Social Summit Solutions Session on "Leading Just Transitions: Leveraging Sustainable Food Systems to Ensure Decent Work and Social Inclusion", in Doha today:

Business ‘Most Powerful Engine’ for Social Development, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Private Sector Forum, Calling for Fair Work, Investment in Education

Following are Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the Second World Social Summit Closing of the Private Sector Forum, in Doha today:

We Must Address ‘Unfinished Business’, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Social Summit Round Table, Calling for Integrated Policies, Sustained Investment

Following are Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at World Social Summit Round Table 2: Assessing progress and addressing gaps and challenges in the implementation of the commitments of the Copenhagen Declaration on Social Development, in Doha today:

‘Beyond GDP’ Powerful Tool for Advancing Social Development, Deputy Secretary-General Tells Summit Session, Urges Rethinking Metrics of Dignified Life

Following are Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the World Social Summit Solutions Session on "Emerging Pathways Beyond GDP: Presentation of the High-Level Expert Group’s Emerging Recommendations and Intergenerational Dialogue with Youth Moving Beyond GDP", in Doha today:

Deputy Secretary-General Unveils UN Initiative to Make Youth Mental Health ‘Defining Cause’ of Generation, at World Social Summit Session

Following are Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the World Social Summit Solutions Session on "Youth Leading the Way: Reimagining the Future of Child and Youth Mental Health & Well-being", in Doha today: