UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Saturday rallied a diverse cross section of civil society actors to use their passionate voices and energetic grassroots networks to 'help rescue the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and fight for the better future every person deserves.'

With world leaders set to convene next week for the annual high-level opening of the General Assembly, the UN's Midtown East campus on the weekend was host to an energetic range of actors – from youth groups and women's organizations, to mayors, community activists and business leaders – looking to boost support for the Goals ahead of the SDG Summit.