ActNow is the UN campaign to inspire people to act for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In the lead up to the Summit of the Future, join the 1 Million Actions for our Common Future challenge to contribute to a more sustainable and peaceful world. Find new inspiring actions on the app and at un.org/actnow.
Ageing with Dignity
Population ageing is a major global trend reshaping societies around the world. Under the theme "Ageing with Dignity: The Importance of Strengthening Care and Support Systems for Older Persons Worldwide", this year’s International Day of Older Persons (1 October), emphasizes the urgent need to enhance global care systems as populations age. On this day, let's commit to recognizing the rights of both caregivers and care recipients, and to advocate for care systems that uphold their dignity.
Lebanon crisis: UN launches $426 million aid appeal with ‘limited’ Israeli ground incursion underway
1 October 2024 — UN humanitarians launched a $426 million appeal for Lebanon on Tuesday to support one million people uprooted by widespread Israeli shelling amid what Israel has described as a “...
Collective effort essential to get DR Congo on firm path to peace
30 September 2024 — Mobilization at the national, regional and international level are needed to support the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the face of continued violence in the east,...
Lebanon crisis: Guterres urges parties to ‘step back from the brink’
28 September 2024 — UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed grave concern on Saturday over the dramatic escalation of events in Lebanon's capital, Beirut, in the past 24 hours.
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