UNITED NATIONS, New York – With a new year comes new hopes for the future. These dreams look different for everyone: Families besieged by war hope for peace and stability; millions of young girls across the world hope for a future free from violence and abuse; pregnant women everywhere hope they will experience safe childbirth. 

All of these are within the world’s grasp to achieve – but only if we learn from the lessons of our recent past. Below, explore what 2024 taught us and discover how to make 2025 a more peaceful and prosperous year for everyone.