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The Trade and Development Report 2024 forecasts global growth in gross domestic product of 2.7 per cent for 2024 and 2025, marking three consecutive years below the 3 per cent pre-pandemic growth trend. Regionally, South Asia displays the most dynamic growth. The three major powers of the global economy – China, the United States of America and the European Union – are on decelerating or weakened growth trajectories. Despite the context of a turbocharged technological revolution, the much-needed acceleration in economic activity to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals remains elusive for many countries in the global South trapped by a confluence of high debt burdens, financial and resource outflows, weak investment and enforced austerity. Only 1 of the 46 least developed countries is currently meeting the promise of a 7 per cent annual growth target under the global Goals.

The Report of the Secretary-General on the Work of the Organization (A/80/1) is issued in response to Article 98 of the UN Charter and highlights how the UN Secretariat translates resources into impact. The Report covers nine sections: (i) forging pathways for sustainable development; (ii) fostering peace and security; (iii) propelling African growth; (iv) upholding human rights; (v) securing humanitarian assistance; (vi) advancing justice and international law; (vii) championing disarmament; (viii) combating drugs, crime and terrorism; and (ix) enhancing our operations. The e-book for this publication has been converted into an accessible format for the visually impaired and people with print reading disabilities. It is fully compatible with leading screen-reader technologies such as JAWS and NVDA.

This is the annual report submitted to the General Assembly by the Disarmament Commission for 2017.

Official records of the Report of the Disarmament Commission for 2014

This report presents and analyses statistics relating to the demographic characteristics and socio-economic situation of persons with disabilities in the Arab region. It is based on data from recent national censuses and surveys that have been harmonized and verified by ESCWA in accordance with international standards. The disability prevalence rate in the region ranges from 0.2 per cent in Qatar to 5.1 per cent in Morocco. Although countries in the region are increasingly committed to realizing the rights of persons with disabilities, progress towards that end is slow. The report shows that in terms of literacy, education and employment, persons with disabilities remain disadvantaged. Women with disabilities in rural areas are particularly marginalized.

The 2024 edition of the State of Global Water Resources report documents an extraordinary year shaped by record heat, climate extremes, and widespread water-related impacts. With global surface temperatures reaching 1.55 °C above pre-industrial levels, 2024 was the hottest year in the 175-year observational record. Strong El Niño conditions at the start of the year amplified drought in South America and southern Africa, while other regions faced devastating floods. Across the water cycle, extremes were evident: rivers, reservoirs, lakes, groundwater, and glaciers all showed significant departures from normal. While parts of Africa, Europe, and Asia were inundated by flooding, South America and southern Africa endured severe drought. Glaciers continued record ice loss, adding to sea level rise. These events brought widespread human and economic costs, underscoring the urgent need for better monitoring, early warning, and adaptive water management in the face of a warming climate.

This is the annual report to the General Assembly by the Committee against Torture on the fifty-eighth session (25 July-12 August 2016), the fifty-ninth session (7 November-7 December 2016), and the sixtieth session (18 April-12 May 2017).

El mundo enfrenta una alerta roja para la salud de los niños: la cobertura de vacunación se redujo drásticamente durante la pandemia de COVID-19, lo que dejó a millones de niños más desprotegidos contra algunas de las enfermedades infantiles más graves. Además, muchos millones de niños de algunas de las comunidades más marginadas del mundo se han perdido durante mucho tiempo las vacunas que salvan vidas. Se necesita urgentemente ponerse al día y recuperarse para vacunar a los niños perdidos y evitar más recaídas. Y se necesita un mayor esfuerzo para llegar a los niños históricamente dejados atrás. El Estado Mundial de la Infancia 2023 examina lo que debe suceder para garantizar que todos los niños, en todas partes, estén protegidos contra las enfermedades prevenibles mediante vacunación.

Official Records of the Report of the Committee against Torture: Forty-fifth Session (1-19 November 2010); Forty-sixth Session (9 May-3 June 2011).

The Arab Vision 2045 expresses our yearning for a bright future in which the aspirations of people in the Arab region are fulfilled, both individually and collectively. We hope that this vision will raise motivation, realize potentials, and catalyze joint action and regional cooperation. The present document is the result of concerted efforts initiated by ESCWA and the League of Arab States in light of the urgent need for a roadmap for the Arab region that combines ambition and realism, guided by implementable regional initiatives. The Arab Vision 2045 consists of six interrelated pillars: security and safety, equity and justice, innovation and creativity, prosperity and sustainable development, diversity and vitality, and cultural and civilizational renewal. These pillars were selected to take into account the Arab region’s priorities at the individual, social and country levels, and the mega-changes sweeping our world, with a view to leveraging their positive impact and mitigating their potential negative effects in the coming decades.

The Repertoire of the Practice of the Security Council, mandated by the General Assembly in resolution 686 (VII) in 1952, provides comprehensive coverage of the Security Council's interpretation and application of the United Nations Charter and its own Provisional Rules of Procedure since 1946. Its primary purpose is to provide Member States, including those elected to serve on the Security Council, the United Nations system, academics and others with a source of information regarding the evolving practice of the Security Council.

The Arab Vision 2045 expresses our yearning for a bright future in which the aspirations of people in the Arab region are fulfilled, both individually and collectively. We hope that this vision will raise motivation, realize potentials, and catalyze joint action and regional cooperation. The present document is the result of concerted efforts initiated by ESCWA and the League of Arab States in light of the urgent need for a roadmap for the Arab region that combines ambition and realism, guided by implementable regional initiatives. The Arab Vision 2045 consists of six interrelated pillars: security and safety, equity and justice, innovation and creativity, prosperity and sustainable development, diversity and vitality, and cultural and civilizational renewal. These pillars were selected to take into account the Arab region's priorities at the individual, social and country levels, and the mega-changes sweeping our world, with a view to leveraging their positive impact and mitigating their potential negative effects in the coming decades.

The Repertoire of the Practice of the Security Council, mandated by the General Assembly in resolution 686 (VII) in 1952, provides comprehensive coverage of the Security Council's interpretation and application of the United Nations Charter and its own Provisional Rules of Procedure since 1946. Its primary purpose is to provide Member States, including those elected to serve on the Security Council, the United Nations system, academics and others with a source of information regarding the evolving practice of the Security Council.

The Repertoire of the Practice of the Security Council, mandated by the General Assembly in resolution 686 (VII) in 1952, provides comprehensive coverage of the Security Council's interpretation and application of the United Nations Charter and its own Provisional Rules of Procedure since 1946. Its primary purpose is to provide Member States, including those elected to serve on the Security Council, the United Nations system, academics and others with a source of information regarding the evolving practice of the Security Council.

The Report of the Secretary-General on the Work of the Organization (A/80/1) is issued in response to Article 98 of the UN Charter and highlights how the UN Secretariat translates resources into impact. The Report covers nine sections: (i) forging pathways for sustainable development; (ii) fostering peace and security; (iii) propelling African growth; (iv) upholding human rights; (v) securing humanitarian assistance; (vi) advancing justice and international law; (vii) championing disarmament; (viii) combating drugs, crime and terrorism; and (ix) enhancing our operations. The e-book for this publication has been converted into an accessible format for the visually impaired and people with print reading disabilities. It is fully compatible with leading screen-reader technologies such as JAWS and NVDA.

Le Rapport du Secrétaire général sur l’activité de l’Organisation (A/80/1) est publié en réponse à l’article 98 de la Charte des Nations Unies et met en évidence la manière dont le Secrétariat de l’ONU traduit les ressources en impact. Le rapport couvre neuf sections: (i) Ouvrir des voies de développement durable; (ii) Favoriser la paix et la sécurité; (iii) Donner un élan à la croissance africaine; (iv) Défendre les droits humains; (v) Assurer l’aide humanitaire; (vi) Renforcer la justice et le droit international; (vii) Défendre la cause du désarmement; (viii) Combattre la drogue, la criminalité et le terrorisme; et (ix) Améliorer nos opérations. Le livre électronique de cette publication a été converti en un format accessible pour les malvoyants et les personnes ayant des difficultés de lecture imprimée. Il est entièrement compatible avec les principales technologies de lecture d’écran telles que JAWS et NVDA.

The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2025 marks the tenth annual stocktaking of global progress toward the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. With the 2030 deadline only five years away, the report delivers a stark assessment: the Sustainable Development Goals have improved millions of lives, but the current pace of change is insufficient to fully achieve all the Goals by 2030. The report reveals real and substantial development gains during the past decade. Since 2015, the world has made notable strides in expanding access to education, improving maternal and child health, and bridging the digital divide. Effective prevention efforts have significantly reduced the burdens of infectious diseases such as HIV and malaria. Access to electricity has continued to grow, and renewable energy is now the fastest-rising source of power worldwide. Yet progress has been fragile and unequal. Millions still face extreme poverty, hunger, inadequate housing, and a lack of basic services. Women, people with disabilities, and marginalized communities continue to face systemic disadvantages. Escalating conflicts, climate chaos, rising inequalities, and soaring debt servicing costs are holding back further advancements. Despite these setbacks, national and local success stories showcased in the report – such as universal electricity access in 45 countries and the elimination of neglected tropical diseases in 54 countries – demonstrate that accelerated progress is not only possible but already happening. The report calls for action in six priority areas: food systems, energy access, digital transformation, education, jobs and social protection, and climate and biodiversity. It also urges increased international cooperation and sustained investment to turn the ambition of the 2030 Agenda into reality.

The United Nations Disarmament Yearbook Preview is a concise reference tool on disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control issues. It includes developments and trends, a convenient issue-oriented timeline and explanatory graphics and charts. Its annex on resolutions, status of treaties and other resources offers a one-stop shop to access recommended 2022 information materials, including publications and key databases. The present edition is an advance and condensed version that provides an easy-to-read overview of the publication earlier in the year.

In 2025, the global fertility rate is making headlines. In many countries, birth rates are declining, leading policymakers to sound the alarm over the potential for “population collapse”. In an attempt to mitigate the demographic changes, they face, some governments are employing drastic measures to persuade women to have more children. Despite this fact, millions of people around the world are unable to have the number of children they want. In every country, regardless of total fertility rate, the most consequential reproductive decision a human being can make – when, whether and with whom to have a child – is being undermined. UNFPA’s new State of World Population report argues that the real crisis we are facing is not a problem of demographic change: It is a crisis of reproductive agency.

This volume of the ICJ’s signature series includes all the decisions taken by the International Court of Justice in 1968. The I.C.J. Reports 1968 consists of one hard-bound volume with a comprehensive index.

As the impacts of climate change on the Arab region intensify and socioeconomic and political challenges – including conflict – persist, efforts to secure access to safe and reliable water supplies are of primary importance. In this context, this document serves as the third progress report on Sustainable Development Goal indicator 6.5.1 on the implementation of integrated water resources management (IWRM) in the Arab region, highlighting challenges and opportunities to advance implementation. While the average IWRM implementation level for the Arab region is on par with global progress, it is marked by great disparity between the high-income countries and the least developed and conflict- and crisis-affected countries of the region. Overall, Arab countries have scored a slight increase in IWRM implementation compared to the 2020 scores, but progress is decelerating. Closing the achievement gap between high- and low-income and crisis-impacted countries in the region is crucial to IWRM implementation, as well to the achievement of the goals laid out in the International Decade for Action, “Water for Sustainable Development”, 2018–2028.

Ceci est le rapport annuel soumis à l’Assemblée générale par le Conseil économique et social.

This report presents a comprehensive analysis of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a transformative global megatrend, specifically examining its far-reaching implications for the Arab region through 2040. It explores AI’s potential to revolutionize key sectors like healthcare, education, cultural preservation, and government services, driving innovation and reshaping economies across the region. The report identifies three strategic pathways for AI’s evolution in the Arab region: optimizing partnerships and technologies for local priorities, promoting cultural and linguistic identity through Arabic-language AI development, and leveraging AI to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals. Beyond opportunities such as job creation and skill transformation, the report meticulously addresses the inherent risks and challenges associated with AI, including ethical concerns, data governance, and the potential for deepening inequalities. Concluding with a series of key findings and actionable strategic recommendations, it provides essential insights for government agencies, private sector stakeholders, and civil society. It serves as a vital guide for regional leaders, equipping them with the foresight and tools to proactively engage with AI and shape its trajectory for inclusive, equitable, and sustainable development aligned with the Arab region’s unique visions and aspirations.

This is the official record submitted to the United Nations General Assembly on the Ad Hoc Committee on the Indian Ocean.

Este es el informe anual presentado a la Asamblea General por el Consejo Económico y Social.