International Day of Democracy

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

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

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

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

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

   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 ...

In 2024, global military spending surged to $2.7 trillion, reflecting the steepest year-on-year increase since at least the end of the Cold War. In his new report, "The Security We Need-Rebalancing Military Spending for a Sustainable and Peaceful Future", the Secretary-General analyzes the profound implications of this trend for sustainable development financing. As geopolitical tensions rise and fiscal priorities shift, this session will present findings from the report on the impact of military expenditures on the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. Related Sites and Documents:  The Value and Values of Multilateralism  &  The Security We Need: Rebalancing Military Spending for a Sustainable and Peaceful Future . Watch the Security We Need: Rebalancing Military Spending for a Sustainable and Peaceful Future | Goals Lounge! Meetings & Events