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IN THE MARGINGS OF THE UNGA80th SESSION
24 September 2025 | Wednesday | New York | HYBRID

>> SDGs CONFERENCE 2025: On 24 September 2025, in the margins of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80), the Journalists and Writers Foundation, in collaboration with 56 civil society organizations from 30 countries, will host the JWF`s annual flagship event SDGs Conference 2025 in New York.
2025 will mark 80th foundation anniversary of the United Nations and 10th year of the SDGs Conference. Journalists and Writers Foundation and its Global Partners are proud to achieve this milestone bringing together over 200 High-Level UN diplomats, Heads of State, civil society leaders, human rights advocates, journalists and youth leaders from around the globe. This signature event continues to generate action-oriented and inclusive policy projections for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Pact for the Future while mitigating pressing issues of international peace and security.
PANEL SESSIONS:
At its 10th year, the SDGs Conference will address the following themes:
Panel 1: Digitalization of Sustainable Development and Human Rights Advocacy
Panel 2: Women and Youth as Leaders for Civic Engagement and Social Change
Panel 3: Cross-cutting Threats to the Principles of Democracy

3-DAYS OF ACTIONS & PIONEERS IN SDGs AWARDS:
>> SDGs CONFERENCE 2024: This multi-stakeholder platform generated an opportunity to offer inclusive policy suggestions to address setbacks of the stagnating implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. The 9th annual SDGs Conference also unfolded the 5 main themes of Pact for the Future that was recently adopted at the Summit of the Future, offering a once-in-a-generation opportunity to revive multilateralism with the mission of reflecting the realities of our day and address future challenges and opportunities.
PANEL SESSIONS:
- The Summit of the Future: Revitalizing the Pact for the Future
- Information Integrity on Digital Platforms and Mainstream Media
- Transforming Inclusive Global Governance
19 SPEAKERS from 15 COUNTRIES
The SDGs Conference convened 19 speakers from 15 countries, including UN Ambassadors, journalists, academics and human rights defenders, and prominent civil society leaders across the globe.













>>> SDGs ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION: SDGs Roundtable Discussion discussed critical issues to promote and protect sustainable peace and development globally. This side-event aimed to create a platform for the international delegations of interfaith leaders, civil society members, academics, and experts to share their expert opinions, exchange ideas on various development challenges and offer inclusive solutions to the contemporary challenges on social, economic, and environmental issues. Speakers explored the pivotal role of interfaith dialogue in achieving the SDGs while sharing civil society best practices and initiatives for the SDGs.
ROUNDTABLE THEMES:
- Interfaith Contributions to SDGs Achievements
- Civil Society Best Practices and Initiatives for the SDGs
12 SPEAKERS from 9 COUNTRIES
SDGs Roundtable Discussions hosted 12 speakers from 9 countries, including prominent interfaith leaders, civil society pioneers, peacemakers, and academics













>>> HIGH-LEVEL RECEPTION 2024: On the opening day of the UNGA79 High-Level Week, this networking event gathered the JWF`s 56 Global Partners from 30 countries to engage with UN Ambassadors, diplomats, journalists, academics, and human rights defenders. As advocates of sustainable peace and development, participants introduced their transformative actions towards a more prosperous world while establishing new networks to generate future multistakeholder collaborations.
JWF HIGH-LEVEL RECEPTION 2024 HOSTED
OVER 150 DELEGATES AND GLOBAL PARTNERS FROM 21 COUNTRIES
Ministers, UN diplomats, civil society members, journalists, academics, youth advocates
Albania | Argentina | Australia | Belgium | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Brazil | Canada | Denmark | India | Iraq | Italy | Kenya | New Zealand | Nigeria | North Macedonia | Poland | Romania | Russia | South Africa | Spain | United States of America

















>>> YOUTH ENGAGEMENT: Throughout the Action Days of the UN Summit of the Future and all the JWF UNGA79 side events, 23 youth advocates have volunteered from different states of the USA, Bosnia and Netherlands. Young professionals and university students raised their priorities during these pivotal times of generational change and had an opportunity to engage in human rights advocacy and diplomatic networking.











>>> PIONEERS IN SDGs AWARDS 2024: In its 6th year, Pioneers in SDGs Awards continued to acknowledge outstanding organizations and individuals who steadfastly advance sustainable peace, development, and the preservation of a culture rooted in peace, human rights, and sustainable development.
INTERNATIONAL JURY FROM
Argentina | Australia | Greece | India | Kenya | South Africa | United States of America
Evaluated 80 Civil Society Projects from 43 Countries
PEOPLE`s CHOICE AWARD received over 12,000 public votes

SDGs CONFERENCE SINCE 2014
10
56
30
200+
Years
Global Partners
Countries
High-Level Speakers
PAST DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS
WHY join the SDGs Conference?

Keynote Speakers
Get inspired by high-level
Speakers and Influencers

Thematic Debates
Participate in interactive discussion and panels

UNGA Debates
Join High-Level Events during the UN General Assembly Debate in NY

Global Partnership
Meet 52 Global Partners
from 27 countries

Capacity Building
Learn new skills and knowledge through intensive workshops

Networking
Meet global leaders and changemakers for partnerships

Pioneers in SDGs Awards
Submit your projects as exemplary model for recognition

JWF High-Level Reception
Connect with high-level delegates from around the world

Tours and Visits
Make your visit more productive and enjoyable
3 DAYS OF ACTION


DAY 1: JWF High-Level Reception
On the opening day of the High-Level Week, this networking event gathers global partners from various countries to engage with UN Ambassadors, diplomats, journalists, academics, and human rights defenders. As advocates of sustainable peace and development, participants introduce their transformative actions towards a more prosperous world while establishing new networks to generate future multistakeholder collaborations.
The High-Level Reception hosts
- Over 150 delegates and global partners from multiple countries
- Ministers, UN diplomats, civil society members, journalists, academics, youth advocates


DAY 2: SDGs Roundtable Discussions
SDGs Roundtable Discussion discussed critical issues to promote and protect sustainable peace and development globally. This side-event aimed to create a platform for the international delegations of interfaith leaders, civil society members, academics, and experts to share their expert opinions, exchange ideas on various development challenges and offer inclusive solutions to the contemporary challenges on social, economic, and environmental issues. Speakers explored the pivotal role of interfaith dialogue in achieving the SDGs while sharing civil society best practices and initiatives for the SDGs.
SDGs Roundtable Discussions host
- Multiple speakers from multiple countries, including prominent interfaith leaders, civil society pioneers, peacemakers, and academics.


DAY 3: SDGs Conference
This multi-stakeholder platform generated an opportunity to offer inclusive policy suggestions to address setbacks of the stagnating implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. The SDGs Conference also unfolded key thematic discussions aligned with broader global development frameworks, offering a once-in-a-generation opportunity to revive multilateralism with the mission of reflecting the realities of our day and address future challenges and opportunities.
SDGs Conference hosts
- The SDGs Conference convened multiple speakers from various countries, including UN Ambassadors, journalists, academics and human rights defenders, and prominent civil society leaders across the globe.
PIONEERS IN SDGs AWARDS 2025
The Pioneers in SDGs Awards recognize exceptional organizations and individuals who promote sustainable peace and development, and help preserve a culture grounded in peace, human rights, and sustainability. Our international jury reviews projects submitted by civil society organizations from around the world.