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UN Research Institute for Social Development - Interdisciplinary #research and policy analysis on the social dimensions of contemporary #development issues.

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UNRISD
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🗣️Have your say! UNRISD invites you to contribute to our global consultation for the 2025 #WSSD Share your top 3 social challenges and what you want from global leaders. Help shape policies for a better future. 📅 Deadline: 15 October 2024. 🔗
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🌍🔔 #NewsAlert The latest UNRISD #eBulletin is out! Have your say in our global consultation for #WSSD , explore new exciting projects, new publications, and more. Join us in our mission to drive social change through research and policy. Sign-up today! 🔗
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🌍What does it take to become a leader in sustainable development? 🌱👩🏻‍🎓Listen to the biggest lessons from this year’s programme! We’re proud to nurture young leaders who understand global issues and are dedicated to advancing equity and sustainability 🔗
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🚨Save the Date! Join UNRISD at the #SummitOfTheFuture ! 🌍 T20/G20 Inputs – 20 Sep, 16:45 NY 🔗 🌍 Cooperative Futures – 20 Sep, 10:00 EDT (Zoom) 🔗 🌍 Life Economies & Development – 24 Sep, 15:00 NY 🔗
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What does social justice mean to people? On August 1st, we celebrate UNRISD’s 61st birthday & Swiss National Day, focused on social justice, co-organized with @VilleDeGeneve &SHAP SHAP! Watch as Mayor @ChristinaKitsos &citizens share their thoughts and favourite songs for change
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🌍 What’s the #1 issue for future development leaders? UNRISD's 2024 APOHS Fellows responded with a wide range of crucial global challenges--from climate justice to social protection. Hear from them!🌟 What issue would YOU address? Comment below! 👇 🔗
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How can we prepare emerging leaders for tomorrow's challenges?🌱 Last July, we welcomed 10 students to our 2nd Advanced Programme on Human Rights and Sustainable Development (APOHS), equipping them with the knowledge and skills to drive positive change 🔗
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🌍 Exciting News! UNRISD eBulletin is now on LinkedIn ! 🎉 Stay informed with the latest research on sustainable development & social justice. Subscribe now for updates on research, events, & inclusive content for all committed to justice. 📩Sign up now:
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📢 Have you had your say yet? Don’t miss out on the chance to engage with #WSSD ! Join the conversation and help drive meaningful change. ⏳ You’ve still got time—one month to go until the 15th of October! #RoadToWSSD
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UNRISD
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🗣️Have your say! UNRISD invites you to contribute to our global consultation for the 2025 #WSSD Share your top 3 social challenges and what you want from global leaders. Help shape policies for a better future. 📅 Deadline: 15 October 2024. 🔗
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📚 #NewInTheLibrary This #workingpaper by @hrw explores how human rights can guide new eco-social contracts, focusing on transformative social policies. It suggests that human rights can shape fair, just, and effective societal transformations. Read more:
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Join us @ Parc de la Grange, Geneva with @VilleDeGeneve and Shap Shap to celebrate Swiss National Day and UNRISD's 61st birthday. Visit our stand to explore our work and share your favorite songs for the UNRISD Social Justice Playlist Listen now: Details👇
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🇨🇭 Fête nationale du 1er août: une riche programmation artistique et populaire au parc La Grange. #Geneve
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🌍🔔 #NewsAlert  The latest UNRISD #eBulletin is out! Meet our new board members, explore new exciting projects, new publications, and more. Join us in our mission to drive social change through research and policy. Sign-up today!📰 🔗
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Last week, the #HLPF began in NYC, focusing on "Reinforcing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development." Key topics: #SDG 1, 2, 13, 16, & 17. On July 9th, we joined @IFSW 's event on social workers' roles in sustainable development & community empowerment.
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Today, our Director @PJLaddUN , opened #GSP62 , the oldest UN educational initiative, with a powerful speech on inequality, building ecosocial contracts and multilateralism to the 60 exceptional students from 45 countries! #SummitoftheFuture
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🟡Communicating for social change—— Communication and Outreach, discover how we drive global engagement and promoting the impact of UNRISD’s research and initiatives. Discover the C&O highlights in our Annual Report 📘.
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🔵 Translating Research into Policy and Practice—Bonn Programme: Building a global research and action network for a new eco-social contract Discover the programme’s highlights in our Annual Report 📘.
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Today we proudly partners with other 17 UN agencies for the first #UNVirtualWorlds Day, led by @ITU . The event was a great opportunity to reflect and harness the potential of the metaverse to achieve the #SDGs and promoting equity!
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UNRISD
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Virtual worlds & the metaverse can drive positive change across all SDGs, connecting people, inspiring movements. Yet, design must ensure inclusivity & equity to avoid reinforcing inequalities. Let's build spaces of optimism, not harm." — @PJLaddUN , Director, @UNRISD
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Virtual worlds & the metaverse can drive positive change across all SDGs, connecting people, inspiring movements. Yet, design must ensure inclusivity & equity to avoid reinforcing inequalities. Let's build spaces of optimism, not harm." — @PJLaddUN , Director, @UNRISD
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🟢 Environmental and Climate Justice Programme: Assessing and address- ing environmental and climate change in terms of distributive and procedural justice. Discover the programme’s highlights in our 2023 Annual Report 📘.
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🟠 Gender Justice and Development Programme: Shaping just gender outcomes in institutions, policies, and political and social life. Discover the programme’s highlights in our 2023 Annual Report 📘.
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