This article talks about the ‘Aatashala’ Pan-India Sports for Development conference, which saw attendance from over 25 organisations from across India. It highlights the thought-provoking discussions and interactive sessions that fostered learning spaces, showcasing the transformative power of sport and play.

The following is based on a communication written by the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders and other UN experts to the Government of India on 30 October 2024. The communication remained confidential for 60 days before being made public, giving the Government time to reply. The Government replied on 20 December 2024.

At the second Global Labour Market Conference, ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo highlights the urgent need for collective action to tackle decent work deficits and foster equitable opportunities worldwide. 3 February 2025

Policymakers, members of civil society organizations (CSOs), researchers and experts will gather to identify challenges and share good practices to harness migration as a driver of sustainable development at the Second Asia-Pacific Regional Review of Implementation of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration from 4 to 6 February 2025.