Venue: Doha, Qatar (In-Person Only)
The United Nations General Assembly, through Resolutions 78/261 and 78/318, decided to convene the World Social Summit, under the title “the Second World Summit for Social Development”.
Thirty years after the landmark 1995 World Summit for Social Development in Copenhagen, the global community will gather once again — this time in Doha, Qatar, from 4 to 6 November 2025 — for the Second World Summit for Social Development. In a world facing growing inequalities, demographic shifts, and rapid technological transformation, the need for a renewed commitment to social progress has never been more urgent.
Building on the 10 Commitments of the 1995 Summit and the Copenhagen Declaration, the Summit will accelerate action on poverty eradication, the promotion of full and productive employment and decent work for all, and social integration, ensuring that no one is left behind in an increasingly complex and interconnected world. It aims to address persistent gaps, reaffirm global commitment to social development, and give new momentum to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
In Doha, world leaders will come together to redefine strategies for social progress, strengthen global partnerships, and promote inclusive policies that foster equitable opportunities for all. The goal: to build societies that are more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable.
The Summit will serve as a platform for dialogue, cooperation, and joint solutions, convening Governments, international organizations, the UN system, civil society, cooperatives, academia, the private sector, and experts to strengthen international cooperation for social development.
Please Note
- Each organization will be allowed to request registration for up to 15 (fifteen) representatives each. Each profile has to be submitted individually.
- Submitting registration doesn't guarantee your in-person participation. If your registration is approved, you will receive an approval letter confirming your in-person participation.
- The deadline for registration is 30 September 2025 (23:59 pm EDT). The deadline has been extended to 10 October 2025 (23:59 pm EDT).
- For guidance on the registration process please check:
FAQs for Indico registrations | Department of Economic and Social Affairs
- For questions, please contact socialsummitsecretariat@un.org
- For more information on the "World Social Summit" under the title
"the Second World Summit for Social Development", please check: https://social.desa.un.org/world-summit-2025 - The United Nations is delighted to welcome registered representatives of accredited NGOs and other stakeholders to attend the Summit. While we strive to accommodate all registered participants, security and safety measures may be implemented to manage access to the conference rooms.
