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United Nations Research Institute for Social Development - Interdisciplinary #research and policy analysis on the social dimensions of contemporary #development issues.
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📢 DEADLINE EXTENDED

🌍 #Call for Papers: Reclaiming Multilateralism—Leadership from the South

UNRISD and partners are now receiving submissions on how #G20 presidencies from the South are shaping global agendas.

→ Learn more and apply: tinyurl.com/yv2f3ta3
Care systems can’t be sustainable or equitable without strong, accountable and inclusive governance. At #WSSD2, UNRISD together with UN Women, ILO, ECLAC, Global alliance for Care, Ministry of Chile highlighted why care governance must be a pillar of a renewed social contract 🌍💜
November 26, 2025 at 2:39 PM
At Accelerating Just Transitions: Jobs, Social Protection and Digital Inclusion for Al #WSSD2, UNRISD showcased IFYW, co-organised by MBC, eunpyeong district office, hanyang university, along with ICA, debate korea 27,000 youth from 160+ countries shaped policy.
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Solutions Spotlight - Session 7 - Second World Summit for Social Development (Doha, Qatar 4-6 November 2025)
The Second World Summit for Social Development takes place from November 4 to 6, 2025, in Doha, Qatar, focusing on social development issues and reaffirming commitments to the Copenhagen Declaration. ...
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November 26, 2025 at 2:37 PM
At #WSSD2, ICSD, UNRISD & partners—including Katja Hujo, Leila Patel, Michael Sherraden, Jin Huang, Srinivas Tata, Stephen Kidd & Manohar Pawar—showcased how research, advocacy & practice accelerate social development, universal social protection & inclusive futures 🌍
November 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
#NoExcuse
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we highlight 4 key UNRISD resources on GBV, inequality and rising backlash:
📘 Backlash Report (2025)
🎙️ Backlash Unfiltered podcast
📗 Crises of Inequality (2022)
📚 Gender claims-making research
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November 25, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Youth forums don’t have to be tokenistic. At #WSSD2, Yuyu Chen (UNRISD) shared how IFWY puts youth in the driver’s seat—shifting from consultation to real co-creation.

From global surveys to regional dialogues to a final conference in Seoul, IFWY shows how youth can shape policy. 🌍✨
November 25, 2025 at 9:56 AM
At #WSSD2, UNRISD showcased threshold-based tools for measuring sustainability beyond ESG metrics. SDPI and other methods help countries, SSEs, and organizations align with planetary boundaries, living wages, & gender equality—turning commitments into measurable action.
November 21, 2025 at 11:14 AM
At #WSSD2, youth proved they’re not just participants—they’re co-architects of inclusive, peaceful futures. IFWY & Beyond Lab delegates shared concrete, community-driven solutions for social inclusion, digital cohesion & peacebuilding. Youth leadership is essential for real change. 🌍✨
November 20, 2025 at 3:33 PM
At the Global Alliance Against Hunger & Poverty Leaders’ Mtg in Doha, UNRISD Director @Magda_Sepul called for country-led, evidence-based action to turn commitments into results.

Inclusion. Integration. Evidence. Resilience. Country ownership. 🌍
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November 19, 2025 at 3:54 PM
🎧 New #SSEEssentials episode for #IYC2025!
Professor Marthe Nyssens explores how social enterprises drive work integration and support people at the margins of the labour market.

Why the SSE matters for inclusive, sustainable development → listen now!
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November 19, 2025 at 3:32 PM
At #COP30, UNRISD highlighted why care is climate action. As Vichetratha Khlok noted, investing in care strengthens resilience—and care workers must be part of just transition strategies. UNRISD’s new workers’ inquiry brings their voices forward. 🌍💜
November 19, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Just Transition must include Care! 💚
Join UNRISD on 20 Nov, 15:30–17:00 CET for the launch of “Just Transition and Care”, a new report showing why care workers must be central to just transition strategies.
👉 Register now | Online event
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November 18, 2025 at 4:13 PM
🌱 UNRISD at #COP30: We joined WGEO to discuss Green Jobs for Inclusive Transitions.

Zoe Brent emphasized: Green job creation must include care, education & community services, not just technical sectors. Need inclusive policies & fair access to financing!
November 18, 2025 at 1:57 PM
🌍 Social Protection = Climate Action

At #COP30, UNRISD, ILO, FAO & UNICEF highlighted how universal social protection strengthens #ClimateResilience and supports a #JustTransition.

The session launched the #BelémDeclaration, affirming social protection as key to resilient climate action.
November 18, 2025 at 1:55 PM
UNRISD at #COP30: We co-hosted a session on why care work is essential social infrastructure for #ClimateResilience. Centering care in Just Transition tackles gender inequality & supports life-sustaining economies.
November 18, 2025 at 1:53 PM
🌍 Registration is open for UNRISD’s free online course on Feminist Foreign & Development Policies!

📅 2–4 Dec 2025 | 14:00–16:00 CET
📍 Online

Explore FFDPs, intersectionality & responses to the gender backlash.
Limited spots—apply now!

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November 18, 2025 at 12:36 PM
“Care is the backbone of society—and the cornerstone of gender equality”
At #WSSD2, UNRISD Director @Magda_Sepul called to move from commitment to action: finance & expand care systems
Event co-led by 🇨🇱🇪🇸🇲🇦🇵🇭 + @ilo @UN_Women @AgendaCAF @AllianciaGlobal
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November 18, 2025 at 11:46 AM
“At this point, solidarity is essential for our own survival”
At WSSD2 in Doha, UNRISD Director Magdalena Sepulveda urged world leaders to show bold political will to implement the Doha Declaration and tackle inequality, democratic backsliding and climate crisis
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November 13, 2025 at 3:59 PM
How can UNRISD better serve you and your communities?
Take our 2025 Stakeholder Experience Survey and help shape our 2026–2030 Strategy for inclusive, impactful social development.
💡 Your voice matters!
🕓 Closes 30 Nov 2025
👉 Take the survey: www.unrisd.org/en/activitie...
November 13, 2025 at 3:43 PM
#COP30 Reading List | Today’s Pick 📘
Just Transition in South Africa: An Overview and Possible Future Scenarios
By Brian Kamanzi (UNRISD, 2025)

How can South Africa’s energy transition deliver justice, equity & inclusion beyond decarbonization?
🔗 Read: www.unrisd.org/en/library/p...
November 13, 2025 at 3:27 PM
We’re on the cover! 🌍✨
UNRISD is featured in the Nov issue of UN Today:
“UNRISD: Championing social development”

Read how our independent research continues to challenge the status quo and inspire transformation: untoday.org/editorial-no...
November 13, 2025 at 3:21 PM
🎧 New Episode: #BacklashUnfiltered feat. Yanina Welp. We explore civic resistance, new forms of participation, and movements reshaping democracy. From Chile to beyond, discover how people are reclaiming rights & inclusion.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:47 PM
At #GenevaPeaceWeek, UNRISD & Warwick Uni explored how civil society can hold leaders accountable and ensure WSSD2 commitments on poverty, decent work & social integration translate into inclusive, transformative peace
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November 12, 2025 at 2:31 PM
In the #IYC2025, we explore how the right laws can help alternative economies thrive. ⚖️
This week on #SSEEssentials, David Hiez discusses how legislation can strengthen the #SocialSolidarityEconomy while keeping space for innovation & local action.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:44 PM
UNRISD proudly joined the #GlionXI Dialogue (16–17 Oct) as our Director Magdalena Sepúlveda engages with global leaders on advancing gender equality & women’s rights — 30 years since the Beijing Declaration.

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November 12, 2025 at 1:28 PM
🌍 UNRISD is at #COP30 in Belém!
We’re advancing climate action that’s just, inclusive & transformative — from social protection to care & green jobs.

🗓️ Join us Nov 12–14 for key sessions on Just Transition & Climate Justice.
November 12, 2025 at 12:26 PM