Faizan Azizi Advocates for Social Inclusion at the UN World Summit

At the United Nations’ Second World Summit for Social Development held in Doha, Dr. Faizan Ahmed Azizi, President and Chief Representative of the Human Social Care Foundation (HSCF), underscored the need for social inclusion to be the cornerstone of all public policies. Representing India, Dr. Azizi urged global leaders to adopt inclusive frameworks to address poverty, inequality and unemployment.

Revisiting the Copenhagen Declaration

The summit, organised at the Qatar National Convention Centre between November 3 and 6, 2025, reviewed the progress made since the 1995 Copenhagen Declaration and the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Dr. Azizi pointed out that despite three decades of efforts, many targets remain unmet. Citing the UN SDG Progress Report 2025, he revealed that nearly half of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are off track due to ongoing conflicts, climate challenges, and economic disparity.

Warning Against Governance Failures

Highlighting the adverse effects of corruption and weak governance, Dr. Azizi cautioned that poor administration in developing nations continues to deepen inequality. He remarked that public health systems are overwhelmed, education is increasingly commercialised, and vulnerable communities face exclusion. He reiterated that without justice and accountability, both the Copenhagen Declaration and the UN Agenda 2030 risk collapse.

India–Qatar Youth Employment Corridor

Among his proposals, Dr. Azizi suggested the establishment of a Qatar–India Youth Employment Corridor to promote ethical labour mobility. The initiative would create “Qatar-Ready Skill Hubs” in India, co-certified by Qatari employers, to train underprivileged youth and ensure dignified employment abroad. He emphasised that over 700,000 Indian workers in Qatar could benefit from structured certification and training frameworks under this model.

Exam Oriented Facts

• The Second World Summit for Social Development was held in Doha from November 3–6, 2025.
• Dr. Faizan Ahmed Azizi represented India as President of the Human Social Care Foundation.
• He proposed the Qatar–India Youth Employment Corridor to promote ethical labour mobility.
• The event reviewed the Copenhagen Declaration and the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Vision for Inclusive Global Development

Dr. Azizi also introduced HSCF’s six-year roadmap to combat urban poverty in India through integrated education, employment, healthcare and rights-based interventions. He concluded by urging governments to embrace social justice, gender equality and inclusion as guiding principles to achieve the global vision of dignity, equality and peace for all.