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[Video] Global Sustainable Development Report 2019 Year of publication: 2019 Corporate author: United Nations (UN) The Global Sustainable Development Report (GSDR ) originated in the Rio + 20 outcome, when Member States were laying the groundwork for the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The negotiators knew that the Agenda would be complex, and unprecedented in ambition, and that the traditional siloed approach to development would not be adequate.They recognised the power of science to understand and navigate relationships among social, environmental and economic development objectives, and so they called for a report to strengthen the science-policy interface.In 2016, Member States decided that the report should be produced once every four years, to inform the quadrennial SDG review deliberations at the General Assembly, and that it should be written by an Independent Group of Scientists appointed by the Secretary-General. They mandated that the Group would consist of 15 experts representing a variety of backgrounds, scientific disciplines and institutions, ensuring geographical and gender balance. 
UNICEF Humanitarian Action for Children 2019 Year of publication: 2019 Corporate author: United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) This edition of UNICEF’s report on requirements for humanitarian action highlights major emergencies affecting children and families around the world, and the results achieved by UNICEF and partners in response to those crises. Noting that more violent conflicts are raging today than at any time since the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child 30 years ago, the report also describes UNICEF initiatives to improve the quality of its humanitarian response in 2019 – particularly in high-threat contexts. 
Know Your Rights!: United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples for Indigenous Adolescents Year of publication: 2013 Corporate author: United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) This publication presents, in a format specifically targeted at indigenous adolescents, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, its implications and relationship with indigenous movements. 
The Road to the SDGs: A discussion with students Year of publication: 2015 Corporate author: United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Animated video to help children learn about important concepts for people and planet as covered in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 
[Video] The Three Little Pigs and Climate Change: The Benefits of Wood as a Low-emission Construction Material Year of publication: 2018 Corporate author: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) | Poland. Ministry of Environment | State Forests Poland Wood can play a crucial role in cutting down emissions when replacing more carbon-intensive materials in the construction sector. The cartoon entitled “The Three Little Pigs & Climate Change”, reminds us that carbon emissions of concrete and steel respectively are 40 and 30 percent higher than those of wood.This video was a joint production of the Forest, Land and Housing Division of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, the Polish Ministry of the Environment and State Forests Poland. The video was launched at the 24th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP24), held in Katowice, Poland, from 2 to 14 December 2018, where global action to reduce emissions and keep global warming within the temperature limits of the Paris Agreement was discussed.UNECE works to promote sustainable solutions for climate neutral buildings:http://www.unece.org/housing.htmlTogether with FAO, it also works to promote the sustainable management of forests:http://www.unece.org/forests/welcome.html 
Women in politics: 2019 Year of publication: 2019 Corporate author: United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) | Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) The “Women in politics: 2019” map, created by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and UN Women, depicts global rankings for women in the executive and parliamentary branches of government as of 1 January 2019. The map shows progress towards gender equality in these areas at regional and national levels. 
2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Year of publication: 2018 Corporate author: United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC) By endorsing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its seven goals for 2015, the international community emphasized sustainable development. In this table, one hundred and ninety three Member States pledged to ensure inclusive and sustained economic growth, social inclusion, environmental protection and the promotion of peaceful, just and inclusive societies through a new global partnership. The Agenda 2030 is rights-based and ambitious.It is an ambitious plan of action for countries, the United Nations system, and all other actors. The agenda goes beyond rhetoric and makes a concrete call to people, the planet and prosperity, and it encourages us to take bold and transformative steps urgently needed to guide the world towards a sustainable and resilient path. 
[Video] Equal rights between girls and boys Year of publication: 2015 Corporate author: United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) Palestine refugee students of all ages learn about human rights in their everyday lives through the Human Rights, Conflict Resolution and Tolerance Education Programme, funded by the United States. In this short animation, young boys and girls learn to respect each other’s rights regardless of gender. 
"Education First" - UN Secretary-General's video message Year of publication: 2012 Author: United Nations. Secretary-General, 2007-2016 (Ban, Ki-moon) UN Secretary-General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon launched a Global Initiative on Education (Education First), which aims to achieve quality, relevant and inclusive education for every child on 26 September, 2012. 
Child Abuse: The Health Sector Responds Year of publication: 2017 Corporate author: World Health Organization (WHO) This document presents a review on child abuse, which is presented in five ways, physical, sexual, psychological and neglect, each causing adverse effects on the health of children. Child abuse is widespread worldwide. It has immediate and long-term effects that can last a lifetime. It presents the factors involved in child abuse, as well as the strategies that can help prevent it.