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| 15 January 2015 |
Social Protection and Employment |
Decent work is essential for a life in dignity, and formal employment is a key for obtaining access to pension funds, health insurance, unemployment support, transfers related to maternity and disability, and other forms of social protection. |
| 11 January 2019 |
Committee on Social Development |
The Committee was established to enhance regional cooperation through the effective participation of relevant parties in member countries in planning and implementing the programme of work of ESCWA in the field of social development |
| 15 January 2015 |
Population and Development |
The Arab population stood at 363.3 million in 2012, forming 5.1 per cent of the world population, and is projected to reach 604 million by 2050. In addition to rapid population growth, the region is characterized by a sizeable youth bulge, and high urbanization rates. |
| 11 January 2019 |
Committee on Water Resources |
The aim of the meeting is to provide ESCWA member countries with an intergovernmental forum to discuss follow-up on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, particularly with respect to the water-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). |
| 23 March 2015 |
Housing and Urban Development |
Adequate housing is central to a decent life, and is recognized as such in several international human rights instruments. Without proper housing, access to other necessities, such as adequate food and water, clothing, medical care, physical protection, education and employment may be compromised. |
| 20 April 2015 |
Regional and Country Programmes |
ESCWA helps member countries through regional and country programmes to carry out quantitative studies, evidence-based analysis and modeling on planning policies in order to assess their potential macroeconomic and social impact |
| 15 January 2015 |
Conflict Mitigation and Resilience |
ESCWA is uniquely placed to mitigate the adverse effects of occupation and conflict in its member States. It focuses on raising awareness of the cost of conflict and demonstrating the mutually beneficial effects of peace, respect for human rights and development. |
| 5 October 2015 |
Development Indicators |
This site is on Development Indicators including the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) and the future Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) presents the official data, definitions, methodologies and sources for development indicators to measure progress towards the MDG and SDG. The site will also include projects, events and progress reports and documents presented to the Statistical Committee, expert group meetings and workshops. |
| 15 January 2015 |
Financing for Development |
ESCWA’s work on financing for development aims to make member countries more attractive for domestic, intraregional and international investment, to mobilize much needed domestic and international resources, and to support member countries in their debt management |
| 15 January 2015 |
Social Justice |
Arab countries face pressing social justice challenges, including persistent poverty and inequality, a lack of basic goods and services, high unemployment, discrimination against women, unequal treatment of persons with disabilities, forced displacement and occupation. |