ESCWA Publication: E/ESCWA/CL2.GPID/2025/2/Policy brief
Country: Arab region, Kingdom of Bahrain, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Lebanese Republic, Kingdom of Morocco, Sultanate of Oman, Republic of Tunisia
Publication Type: Policy briefs
Cluster: Gender Justice, Population and Inclusive Development
Focus Area: 2030 Agenda, Financing for development, Gender equality, Inclusive development, Future of employment, Natural resource sustainability, Population dynamics & migration, Resilient development & conflict prevention, Technology & innovation
Initiatives: Supporting Least Developed Countries, Women’s economic empowerment, Strengthening transboundary risk mitigation, International migration, Life Cycle, Reducing inequalities, Arab-European Research Network on Disability , Arab Digital Inclusion Platform, Including persons with disabilities in the labour market, Promoting social justice, Reforming social protection systems, Realizing the rights of persons with disabilities, Older persons, Young people, Preventing Violence Against Women and Girls, Government electronic & mobile services, Arab Internet Governance Forum
SDGs: Agenda 2030, Goal 2: Zero Hunger, Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being, Goal 4: Quality Education, Goal 5: Gender Equality, Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation, Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities, Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Keywords: Agricultural workers, Arab countries, Basic needs, Displaced persons, Drinking water, Electricity, Equal opportunity, Food security, Forced migration, Gender-based violence, Health services, Housing conditions, Informal sector, Internet, Irregular migrants, Old age benefits, Persons with disabilities, Policy making, Political leaders, Political participation, Recommendations, Refugees, Sanitation services, Slums, Social isolation, Social security, Unemployment, Women's education, Women's health, Youth employment, Youth health, Youth leaders
Can the Arab region fulfil the promise of leaving no one behind?
February 2025
This Social Development Report, the fifth in this series, provides deep analysis of the status of marginalized and excluded population groups facing severe vulnerabilities in the Arab region. This report examines the region’s ability to meet its 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development promise of leaving no one behind. Using the Sustainable Development Goal framework, the report reveals startling realities, with approximately 187 million individuals in the region being left behind across critical dimensions including social protection and access to health, education and housing services.
Through intersectional analysis, the report examines the root causes of inequality and showcases pioneering initiatives addressing these challenges. The report presents actionable policy recommendations to empower marginalized groups and ensure more inclusion and equity towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The report also highlights the urgency of integrating the leave no one behind framework into national strategies and calls for the reinvigoration of data collection and monitoring.
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2030 Agenda, Financing for development, Gender equality, Inclusive development, Future of employment, Natural resource sustainability, Population dynamics & migration, Resilient development & conflict prevention, Technology & innovation
This Social Development Report, the fifth in this series, provides deep analysis of the status of marginalized and excluded population groups facing severe vulnerabilities in the Arab region. This report examines the region’s ability to meet its 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development promise of leaving no one behind. Using the Sustainable Development Goal framework, the report reveals startling realities, with approximately 187 million individuals in the region being left behind across critical dimensions including social protection and access to health, education and housing services.
Through intersectional analysis, the report examines the root causes of inequality and showcases pioneering initiatives addressing these challenges. The report presents actionable policy recommendations to empower marginalized groups and ensure more inclusion and equity towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The report also highlights the urgency of integrating the leave no one behind framework into national strategies and calls for the reinvigoration of data collection and monitoring.
