World leaders adopt Doha declaration to boost efforts on social development

Published on November 4, 2025

Against a backdrop of geopolitical tensions and rising inequalities, world leaders at the Second World Summit for Social Development on Tuesday adopted the Doha Political Declaration, signalling renewed global commitment to building more just and inclusive societies.

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