Doha Political Declaration:
The Second World Summit for Social Development, hosted by Qatar, concluded with the adoption of the Doha Political Declaration, earning wide global praise for advancing social development and aligning it closely with the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- The Doha Political Declaration is the outcome document adopted at the Second World Summit for Social Development (2025), reaffirming global commitment to eradicate poverty, promote decent work, ensure social inclusion, and integrate these pillars into the broader framework of sustainable development.
- Hosted by the State of Qatar from November 4–6, 2025, at the Qatar National Convention Centre (Doha).
- Organized in collaboration with the United Nations, bringing together over 8,000 participants including heads of state, ministers, UN agencies, civil society, academia, and youth representatives.
Key features of the Declaration:
- Poverty Eradication: Recognizes elimination of poverty as a moral and developmental imperative, essential for equitable progress.
- Decent Work for All: Calls for creating inclusive labor markets and safe, fair employment opportunities to strengthen economic and social resilience.
- Social Inclusion: Promotes inclusion across gender, age, and marginalized groups to ensure no one is left behind in the pursuit of SDGs.
- Link to Sustainable Development: Emphasizes that social progress, economic growth, and environmental sustainability are inseparable pillars of human development.
- Action-Oriented Framework: Moves from problem diagnosis to implementable commitments and partnerships among governments, private sector, and civil society.
- Peace and Stability: Asserts that sustainable development requires peace, noting that conflicts reverse decades of social gains.
- Global Cooperation: Urges multilateral collaboration and financial investment to accelerate the 2030 Agenda.
- Transformative Vision: Seeks to build just, secure, and resilient societies, guided by shared responsibility and global solidarity.
