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Care workers are vital to communities: some provide life-saving services, others care for our families & homes.. Read the full statement!

By 2030, it is projected that over US$ 5 trillion will be sent home by migrants to low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), with much of this money going directly to rural areas where 80 per cent of the world’s poor live, face food shortages, and the impacts of climate change.

This money, sent by migrants and diaspora communities, directly supports millions of families to achieve their own Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They contribute directly to poverty alleviation, education, healthcare, small business development, gender equality, and rural economic growth.

The 2023 Sustainable Development report assesses the progress of all 193 United Nations Member States on the SDGs: This year, Finland, Sweden and Denmark top the rankings. In addition to overall scores, we also feature a spillover index that tracks countries' positive and negative impacts abroad. View Rankings & Scores.

The 2023 Sustainable Development Report features a dedicated profile page for each United Nations Member State, showing performance and trends by SDG and by indicator. By clicking on a goal or indicator, you can view historical timeseries (when available) and detailed indicator metadata in the side panel.

ANALYZE PROFILES

Key messages of the World Cotton Day 2023.

Cotton & SDGs

The cotton sector is a key contributor to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Cotton faces a number of uncertainties that need to be addressed to ensure that the sector becomes more resilient and sustainable and continues to support economic growth and development.

The Interactive multi-stakeholder dialogue on the review of the implementation of commitments made towards Africa's development will consist of an opening segment, a panel discussion, an interactive session, and a closing segment.

The panel discussion will be composed of key stakeholders involved in Africa. It will be followed immediately by statements from United Nations Member States and interventions from other relevant stakeholders, including representatives of academia, think tanks, civil society, and youth organizations.

Objectives

To foster a dialogue around the progress made in the implementation of commitments made toward Africa's development in the areas of financing for development and energy access.

To identify opportunities and policy implications of the interlocking global crises on the continent's development, and their impact on the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

To promote a comprehensive and open exchange on reaffirming the pertinence of the UNMM as a mechanism for tracking and monitoring the implementation of commitments towards Africa's development and call attention to the need for full and timely implementation of development commitments towards Africa by the UN Member States.

Related Sites and Documents

Resolution 76/297

Letter (12 June 2023) from the President of the General Assembly

At the implementation mid-point of the 2030 Agenda and ahead of the SDG Summit 2023 this year, it is crucial to raise awareness and reinforce global commitments to eliminate trafficking in persons as specifically mentioned in SDG 5, 8 and 16.

HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED

Show your support

Join our social media challenge which encourages everyone to post a Blue Heart image or the Blue Heart Campaign logo on social media using the Hashtag #EndHumanTrafficking.  Add the Blue Heart to your social media profile using Twibbon or the template available online.

Raise awareness

Share, like and comment on the social media messages for the World Day.

Be aware

Inform yourself about human trafficking.

Be alert

If you see anything that you think might be related to a human trafficking crime, inform the police, or call a local anti-trafficking helpline. Remember, victims can be coerced in many ways. You could come across a victim anywhere, be it at work, traveling, or in your private life. If you are unsure, please err on the side of caution and inform responsible parties rather than ignore a potential victim.

Be responsible

Educate yourself to make your consumer choices and actions more ethical. While some decisions might be clearer than others, you can pledge not to purchase goods and services that could be linked directly or indirectly to sexual exploitation, forced labour or other forms of exploitative practices.

Get involved

Find out what is being done in your community and see what you can do to help end human trafficking. Encourage everyone in your communities – friends, family, business partners, colleagues – to educate themselves about human trafficking.

Be compassionate

By donating to the United Nations Voluntary Trust Fund for Victims of Human Trafficking, you can assist survivors of this crime in taking back their lives and rebuilding their futures. The Trust Fund provides vital assistance and protection to the victims of trafficking through specialized organizations across the globe.

ACTIONS GOVERNMENTS, TRANSPORTATION, HOSPITALITY, TECHNOLOGY AND NGO SECTORS CAN TAKE TO HELP PREVENT AND COMBAT TRAFFICKING