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ABOUT UNADAP

The United Nations Association for Development and Peace (UNADAP) is an autonomous multilateral policy advisory organization dedicated to diplomacy, foreign policy, climate justice and international cooperation. Through research, dialogue, and policy engagement, UNADAP contributes to efforts that promote peace, sustainable development, and responsible global governance.

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The organization operates as a non-political and non-partisan institution, working with governments, international organizations, civil society, and policy leaders across regions. UNADAP seeks to encourage dialogue and informed policy engagement in support of peaceful international relations and effective multilateral cooperation.

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Guided by the framework of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the organization contributes particularly to advancing Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (SDG 16), while supporting initiatives that address global challenges such as food security, social development, and environmental sustainability.

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International Engagement

UNADAP and its humanitarian advocacy platform MORE operate as legally registered entities under applicable statutory frameworks. The organization holds Observer Status with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UNECOSOC). UNADAP is a member of the Alliance for Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice under the United Nations Convention Against Corruption, coordinated through the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in Vienna.

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Institutional Expertise

UNADAP brings together professionals with experience in diplomacy, public administration, international policy, corporate leadership, and civil society engagement. This interdisciplinary background enables the organization to contribute to policy dialogue, advisory processes, and international consultations relating to global governance and development.

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Through research, policy discussions, and strategic partnerships, UNADAP supports initiatives that align with the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

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The organization also supports initiatives that contribute to economic development, innovation, and national resilience, including the vision of Prime Minister Modi; a self-reliant India (Atmanirbhar Bharat) within the broader framework of global cooperation.​

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Areas of Work

UNADAP’s activities focus on two principal areas:

  • Public and Foreign Policy Advisory

  • Humanitarian Advocacy and Development Initiatives

These activities include policy dialogue, research initiatives, international engagement, and cooperation with institutions addressing global challenges.

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Mission and Agenda

UNADAP advances its work through the following priorities:

  • Strengthening international cooperation in support of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

  • Encouraging effective multilateral diplomacy and policy dialogue

  • Supporting inclusive economic development and social progress

  • Advancing environmental sustainability and responsible development

  • Promoting sustainable peace and institutional integrity

  • Encouraging research, innovation, and policy-relevant knowledge

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MISSION: AIMS AND OBJECTIVES​

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1. To end poverty in all its forms everywhere and contribute towards the advancement of vulnerable and underprivileged children and youth, with socially inclusive programmes that protect and empower them. 2.. To overcome national challenges of poverty, malnutrition and end hunger, achieve food security, improve nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture. 3. To ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. 4. To ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all by providing vocational training, healthcare services, etc. 5. To achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls. 6. To ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation. 7. To ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. 8. To promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work. 9. To make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable. 10. To take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. 11. To promote conservativeness and sustainable use of oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development. 12. To protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss. 13. To promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels. 14. To create awareness about global and domestic issues that will impact their lives and strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global for sustainable development. 15. The area of operation of the organizaiton's activities shall be within the guidelines of the ECOSOC. 16. To help weaker section of the society for their socio-economic upliftment by all legitimate and constitutional means. 17 Generally to do such acts, deeds and other things which are incidental and conducive to the attainment of all or any other of the above objects.

Ethics Advice and Guidance

Confidentiality and Use of Information

 

We should promote the spirit of openness and transparency, and be committed to fostering this spirit with our internal and external constituencies. However, not all information available to us through our work with the UN CSO division and governments, can be made public, even when it is not specifically labeled as ‘confidential’. Inappropriate disclosure or use of privileged information can harm the efficiency and credibility of the Organization and damage its ability to achieve its objectives.

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We must ensure that sensitive or confidential information is carefully protected in order to safeguard the interests of the Organization, our clients, partners and staff. Confidential information must never be disclosed or used improperly for personal or other private gain. The obligation to protect confidential information remains after we separate from the Organization

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