Fostering youth-inclusive political processes for integrity and anti-corruption
This year we are commemorating the International Anti-Corruption Day with the theme, “Uniting with Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow’s Integrity.” This holds special significance given that our world is home to 1.9 billion young people between the ages of 10 and 24. It’s the largest youth generation in history, living predominantly in developing countries. This year’s campaign reinforces the Pact […]
Gender equality is the missing piece in the climate debate
Global climate negotiations get a bad rap. Yes, they are crowded, complex and lengthy processes that often feel completely mismatched with the urgency of the moment. Yet the more we distrust the process, the more we tend to lose hope and submit to inaction. After intense discussions at the recent UNDP-OECD Cross-Regional Dialogue on investing for […]
Do national human rights institutions hold the key to the SDGs?
In countries where national human rights institutions (NHRIs) are strong and compliant with international standards, they advance the Global Goals, empower individuals and communities, and inform the thinking on going ‘beyond GDP’ as a measurement of progress. UNDP has partnered with NHRIs in over 100 countries to engage them in development efforts and build their capacities to deliver […]