United Nations DESA Division for Inclusive Social Development - DISD

⚽ One game. Billions united.

Ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup, the United Nations recently marked World Football Day (25 May) with a special event featuring speeches, video messages and a vibrant mini-tournament.

On , we celebrate football’s unique ability to bridge divides, foster solidarity and remind us that teamwork can help build a more peaceful and sustainable world.

Learn more: https://social.desa.un.org/issues/sport-for-development-and-peace/world-football-day-25-may

Housing is a human right, and the global housing crisis demands urgent action.

At , 57,000+ participants from 175+ countries united to shape solutions for more sustainable, inclusive cities and communities.

More info: https://wuf.unhabitat.org/news/wuf13-concludes-powerful-call-action-global-housing-crisis

The future must be accessible, inclusive, and rights-based. ✨

As we mark 20 years of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities ( ), brings together governments, civil society, and the United Nations to advance disability inclusion worldwide.

🗓️ 9–11 June 2026
🌎 Learn more: http://bit.ly/un-cosp19
📺 Watch live on UN WebTV: http://webtv.un.org

Feeling included, respected, and valued is fundamental to young people’s confidence, resilience, and sense of belonging.

The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) World Youth Report examines how inclusive policies and services help young people believe in themselves and build positive futures.

Read the report: https://bit.ly/un-wyr2025

Youth mental health cannot be addressed by the health sector alone.

The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA)Lear highlights the need for coordinated action across education, employment, social protection, and community services.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/un-wyr2025

António Guterres (UN Secretary-General) at the opening of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, 25th session Opening remarks by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, at the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, 25th session.

✨ The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities ( ) turns 20, a moment to celebrate progress, consolidate achievements, and shape the next phase of implementation in a changing world.

Join the United Nations for the 19th Conference of States Parties ( ) to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) from 🗓️ 9 to 11 June 2026, as States Parties come together to advance the rights, inclusion and full participation of persons with disabilities.

Learn more🌐 https://social.desa.un.org/cosp/19th-session

Lifelong learning advances economic, social, civic and environmental goals.

Beyond formal education, it supports workers’ access to decent employment at different ages, enterprise innovation, and societal well-being.

New International Labour Organization report: https://ow.ly/LoEc50YVxqp

✨15 May is the International Day of Families!

🌎This year's theme: Families, Inequalities and Child Wellbeing 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦.

Join us at HQ in NYC, 10–11:30 a.m. EDT, CR.8 or watch live 🎦 https://webtv.un.org

Learn more 🌐 https://bit.ly/day-families-2026