Doha: United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, H E Amina J. Mohammed affirmed that the“Doha Declaration on Social Development,” to be issued from the Second World Summit for Social Development hosted by Qatar from 4 to 6 November, represents a significant step toward building a new social contract that promotes justice, equality, and inclusive, sustainable development.

In a recorded video address delivered at the Doha Solutions Forum for Social Development on Monday, she emphasised that the Doha Declaration will serve as a key milestone in advancing the global social development agenda, especially given that nearly half of the world's population lacks social protection.

She praised Qatar's efforts in driving global initiatives to bridge gaps in social development and expressed gratitude to both Qatar and France for organizing the Solutions Forum, aimed at fostering social innovation and exchanging solutions to global challenges.

Her Excellency noted that pressing issues such as climate change, conflicts, and pandemics present new obstacles to social development, pushing entire communities into the margins, particularly women and youth with limited access to education and employment. She stressed that real change stems from ongoing efforts led by youth, entrepreneurs, and social workers across societies, highlighting the UN's support for innovators and change-makers worldwide. She called for scaling up innovative solutions that demonstrate effectiveness on the ground and turning inspiring experiences into tangible actions.

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