US EditionZardari Calls for Poverty Eradication, Equal Rights for All at Doha Summit
The Doha Declaration commits to poverty eradication, decent work, gender equality, and climate action to reduce inequality, with over one billion people having escaped extreme poverty, UN says.
- On Tuesday, Annalena Baerbock announced the UN adopted the Doha Political Declaration at the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, committing to a people-first approach to end social injustice and guarantee dignity for everyone, while Antonio Guterres urged unity behind a bold people's plan.
- Convened to mark goals from 30 years ago, the summit builds on the Copenhagen Summit amid high global uncertainty, divisions and conflicts, organisers said.
- About 40 heads of state and 14,000 delegates attended, and the Doha Political Declaration commits to poverty eradication, `decent work`, social integration, gender equality and climate action.
- Leaders linked social progress to peace and stability and urged increased support for Gaza, noting the UN estimates more than $70bn is needed to rebuild the territory.
- While citing progress, leaders warned that nearly 700 million live in extreme poverty and almost four billion lack social protection, though over one billion have escaped extreme poverty.
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Zardari calls for poverty eradication, equal rights for all at Doha summit
President Asif Ali Zardari has emphasized the need for social integration based on equality, solidarity, and respect for human rights. Addressing the World Summit for Social Development in Doha on Tuesday (Today), he called for the eradication of poverty in all its forms, promoting full and productive employment and decent work for all. He said we must ensure global institutions are inclusive and responsive, especially to the needs of the Global…
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