About the Lounge

The Goals Lounge is an innovative platform at the UN Headquarters that brings together dialogue, partnerships and visibility to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals. Since its launch, it has enabled major announcements, mobilized significant financial commitments and supported high-impact initiatives across areas such as mental health, women's leadership and digital transformation, while engaging diverse stakeholders and audiences worldwide.

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Monica Geingos, former First Lady of Namibia, speaking at a session

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Protecting Futures in Crisis: Building resilience through Education and Mental Health in Humanitarian Setting

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Photo galleries from the Goals Lounge 2026.