Flag Raising Ceremony at Second World Summit for Social Development

Li Junhua, UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs, speaks at a flag raising ceremony in Doha ahead of the Second World Summit for Social Development. The ceremony marked the United Nations' official assumption of the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) as the venue where world leaders will work to reinvigorate the global social pact.

Building on the 10 Commitments of the landmark 1995 World Summit for Social Development in Copenhagen and the Copenhagen Declaration, the Second Summit will accelerate action on poverty eradication, the promotion of full employment and decent work, and social inclusion, ensuring that no one is left behind in an increasingly complex and interconnected world. It aims to address persistent gaps, reaffirm global commitment to social development, and give new momentum to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.