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Protecting Elections: Global Launch of the Integrated Framework for Protecting Elections.

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During this event, International IDEA will introduce the Integrated Framework for Protecting Elections and its key resources. Representatives from the EMBs of Finland and Panama will share experiences and lessons learned from implementing the Framework in their national contexts. Democratic elections are essential for ensuring the functioning of democratic societies. However, when electoral challenges are of significant scope and not appropriately managed, they can undermine the integrity of electoral processes and the credibility of election results. Therefore, protecting electoral integrity is of existential importance for democratic societies. *With support from the Government of Canada, International IDEA has developed the Integrated Framework for Protecting Elections - a set of versatile, customizable and gender-sensitive resources that help national stakeholders prevent, manage and respond to electoral risks, threats and crises. These resources have been piloted with EMBs in Maur...

4th Meeting, 5th Session, Forum on Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law.

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Human rights based solutions. The fifth session of the Forum on Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law will be held on 13 and 14 October 2025. In accordance with Human Rights Council resolution 52/22, adopted on 3 April 2023 the theme of the fifth session of the Forum is "Democracy and climate change: focusing on solutions". * Related Sites and Documents:  OHCHR Events . Watch the 4th Meeting, 5th Session, Forum on Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law! Meetings & Events

3rd Meeting, 5th Session, Forum on Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law.

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Legal clarity and right to a healthy environment. The fifth session of the Forum on Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law will be held on 13 and 14 October 2025. In accordance with Human Rights Council resolution 52/22, adopted on 3 April 2023 the theme of the fifth session of the Forum is "Democracy and climate change: focusing on solutions". Related Sites and Documents:  OHCHR Events . Watch the 3rd Meeting, 5th Session, Forum on Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law! Meetings & Events

2nd Meeting, 5th Session, Forum on Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law.

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Accountability, fundamental freedoms and climate governance. The fifth session of the Forum on Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law will be held on 13 and 14 October 2025. In accordance with Human Rights Council resolution 52/22, adopted on 3 April 2023 the theme of the fifth session of the Forum is "Democracy and climate change: focusing on solutions". Related Sites and Documents:  OHCHR Events . Wactch the 2nd Meeting, 5th Session, Forum on Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law! Meetings & Events

1st Meeting, 5th Session, Forum on Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law.

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Opening of session and climate in rule of law. The fifth session of the Forum on Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law will be held on 13 and 14 October 2025. In accordance with Human Rights Council resolution 52/22, adopted on 3 April 2023 the theme of the fifth session of the Forum is "Democracy and climate change: focusing on solutions". Related Sites and Documents:  OHCHR Events Watch the 1st Meeting, 5th Session, Forum on Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law! Meetings & Events

Impact of Youth Leadership in Communications | Goals Lounge.

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This special session will spotlight young leaders driving change on climate and sustainable development. Featuring the UN Secretary-General's SDG Advocates and Youth Advisory Group on Climate, the discussion will highlight youth-led solutions, intergenerational collaboration, and strategies to scale impact. As the UN marks 80 years—and a decade since the SDGs and Paris Agreement—this dialogue affirms young people not just as future leaders, but as changemakers shaping our world today. Impact of Youth Leadership in Communications | Goals Lounge Meetings & Events

Rethink, Reset, Deliver Better with Data and AI (CRAF'd) | Goals Lounge.

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   As the United Nations turns 80, the stakes are high. Climate shocks, conflict, and economic instability are driving more communities into crisis, while progress on the Sustainable Development Goals is under threat. At the same time, the humanitarian system is resetting to deliver earlier, faster, and better for people in need. Building on this momentum, the Complex Risk Analytics Fund (CRAF'd), whose broadcast last year reached over 2.5 million viewers, will convene global leaders, thought leaders, policymakers, technologists, and frontline partners for a UN-hosted live event during the United Nations General Assembly High-level Week. The event will examine how smarter use of data and technology, supported by renewed coherence and efficiency, can unlock new solutions to global challenges. Key Themes UN80 and the Humanitarian Compact: How a renewed multilateral system can link humanitarian response with sustainable development. Data, analytics, and AI for crisis action: How ...