World leaders adopt Doha declaration to boost efforts on social development

World Leaders Adopt Doha Declaration to Boost Social Development

Amid rising geopolitical tensions and growing social divides, global leaders at the Second World Summit for Social Development adopted the Doha Political Declaration on Tuesday. This declaration marks a renewed commitment to promoting justice and inclusion worldwide.

Shared Goals of the Declaration

The declaration reflects a collective promise by governments to:

It highlights that social development is not only a moral duty but also essential for peace, stability, and sustainable growth.

The Summit and Its Participants

The Summit gathered over 14,000 participants at Doha’s Qatar National Convention Centre, including more than 40 Heads of State and Government, 170 ministers, leaders of international organizations, youth representatives, civil society actors, and experts.

Delegates navigated various meeting rooms and dynamic networking areas filled with students, activists, and community leaders, emphasizing that social development requires collaboration beyond governments alone.

The Doha Political Declaration’s Framework

Named after its city of adoption, the Declaration reinforces global leaders’ commitment to the 1995 Copenhagen Declaration and the 2030 Agenda. It focuses on three interconnected pillars:

“Social development is not only a moral imperative, but also a precondition for peace, stability and sustainable growth.”

The Declaration points to these pillars as essential for advancing equitable social progress worldwide.

Author’s Summary

The Doha Declaration, adopted by global leaders, renews international commitment to poverty eradication, decent employment, and social inclusion as foundations for sustainable peace and development.

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UN News UN News — 2025-11-04

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