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World Leaders Adopt Doha Declaration to Boost Efforts on Social Development

Vibhu Mishra — UN News — November 4, 2025
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Summary
At the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, over 14,000 participants — including 40 heads of state, 170 ministers, and civil society leaders — adopted the Doha Political Declaration, a renewed global commitment to justice, inclusion, and social progress. The Declaration reaffirms pledges to eradicate poverty, expand social protection, ensure decent work, combat discrimination, and link social justice to peace and sustainable growth. It also renews the 1995 Copenhagen Declaration and the 2030 Agenda, emphasizing climate action, reform of global financial systems, and stronger multilateral institutions. UN Secretary-General António Guterres described the Declaration as “a booster shot for development,” urging collective action to deliver on the promise of hope through equity and solidarity.

Quotes
“The Doha Political Declaration represents a booster shot for development.” — António Guterres
“Doha must go the last mile in ensuring that no one is left behind.” — Annalena Baerbock, President of the General Assembly
“These are not siloed agendas; they all underscore that human security is the foundation of global security.” — Annalena Baerbock