Civil society groups engage world leaders during United Nations General Assembly in New York

During the United Nations General Assembly in New York, civil society groups hosted a "climate science fair" to showcase solutions for climate change. This event aimed to provide an open platform, contrasting with the closed-door nature of U.N. meetings. UNICEF reported a significant rise in people needing humanitarian aid, from 63 million in 2012 to 367 million in 2024. The organization emphasized the need for increased private sector involvement to address these growing challenges. At the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's event, Bill Gates urged nations to fully fund vaccine initiatives and combat child malnutrition. Meanwhile, Oxfam advocated for stronger commitments to gender equality in global agreements, highlighting the critical role of nonprofits in achieving these goals.