The HLPF was an opportunity to highlight on the progress made towards the 2030 development agenda from governmental and non-governmental perspectives. 147 side events were held during this Forum – compared to 106 in 2016 and attended by 2,558 participants. Out of the 147 side events, 23 were on/with faith-based issues and organizations (FBOs), as communicated to the UN Interagency Task Force on Religion and Development, which is convened by UNFPA. This report is not an overview of all the faith-related events, but will briefly highlight a select few which involved members of the UN
Interagency Task Force on Religion and Development.