Global Leaders Call for Action at Doha Forum
On 3 November 2025, amid escalating global crises, governments, civil society, and international partners gathered in Doha to discuss practical solutions for social development. Their focus spanned urgent issues such as rising hunger, poverty, inequality, and climate-related instability.
Key Events and Discussions
The meetings occurred during the Doha Solutions Forum for Social Development and the inaugural leaders’ session of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty. Both events were held alongside the Second World Summit for Social Development.
Statement by UN General Assembly President
“Too often we face situations where we have no clear solution, no answer to the suffering we see, and it is heartbreaking,” said Annalena Baerbock, President of the UN General Assembly.
“Or we have the solution [but] we are either unable or unwilling to do what needs to be done, which is frustrating.”
“Today is different: we are here to avoid falling into those traps, to learn from each other; to benefit from good ideas; to join forces; and to live up to our common principles.”
Objective of the Forum
- Advance social development through concrete actions.
- Address critical issues: hunger, poverty, inequality, and climate instability.
- Shift from merely recognizing problems to implementing proven solutions.
These discussions underline the urgent need to move beyond promises towards effective and united global efforts.
Author’s summary: Global leaders in Doha emphasized moving past acknowledgement to concrete actions, aiming to tackle hunger, poverty, inequality, and climate challenges through collaboration and shared solutions.