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World leaders in Doha unite in call to action for more just and inclusive societies

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Doha, Qatar, 4 November 2025 – Amidst geopolitical tensions and widening inequalities, world leaders at the Second World Summit for Social Development adopted the Doha Political Declaration. This signifies a renewed global commitment to creating just and inclusive societies.

The Declaration reflects a unified pledge by governments to combat poverty, generate decent employment, promote equality, and defend human rights. It emphasizes that social progress is both a moral duty and a foundation for peace, stability, and sustainable development.

“True development isn’t about prosperity for the few,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres at the opening press conference. “It’s about opportunities for the many, grounded in social justice, full employment, and human dignity.”

Guterres described the Doha Political Declaration as a “booster shot for development” and “a people’s plan,” stressing urgent actions in four priority areas:

Accelerate efforts to eradicate poverty and reduce inequality by strengthening social systems;
Create decent jobs through enhanced skills, inclusion, and equal opportunities;
Unlock financial resources for developing nations by reforming global mechanisms and easing debt burdens;
Ensure no one is marginalized, empowering those most vulnerable to exclusion.

This collective agenda sets a clear path to foster sustainable social progress worldwide.

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