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The fifty-fifth session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD55) took place in conference room 4, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York from 1 to 10 February 2017. The priority theme for the 2017-2018 review and policy cycle is “Strategies for eradicating poverty to achieve sustainable development for all”.
Representatives of Member States, UN entities, and ECOSOC accredited non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from all regions of the world were invited to attend the CSocD55.
Report of the session
The CSocD55 stressed that the international community must bolster current commitments to eradicate poverty in all its forms and must fully implement the 2030 Agenda in its entirety to ensure that no one was left behind. It noted that the 2030 Agenda was inextricably linked to the rights of women, young people, older persons, indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups. Those groups continued to disproportionately face major obstacles to their development, while people living in extreme poverty lacked the political power and equal opportunities to take charge of their destiny. Hence, human dignity must be at the centre of any sustainable development process. Read the full report:
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Chair's Summaries
Video from the CSocD55 Members of the Bureau.
Themes
- Priority Theme:
Strategies for eradicating poverty to achieve sustainable development for all - Review of relevant United Nations plans and programmes of action pertaining to the situation of social groups:
(i) World Programme of Action concerning Disabled Persons
(ii) Standard Rules on Equalization of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities
(iii) World Programme of Action for Youth
(iv) Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing, 2002
(v) Family issues, policies and programmes - Emerging issue:
Promoting Integrated Policies for Poverty Eradication: Youth Development in the 2030 Agenda
Members of the Bureau
The Bureau of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD) plays a vital role in facilitating the preparation for, and in ensuring the successful outcome of the session.
| Function | Name | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Chairperson | Mr. Philipp Charwath | Austria |
| Vice-Chairpersons | Ms. Elisabeta David | Romania |
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Ms. Ana Sandoval Espinola |
Paraguay |
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| Ms. Alanoud-Al-Temimi | Qatar | |
| Mr. Lot Dzonzi | Malawi |
Preparations
- Expert Group Meeting on Strategies for Eradicating Poverty to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), 1-3 June 2016, UN Headquarters, New York
- On 18 January 2017, UNDESA Division for Social Policy and Development (DSPD) convened an informal briefing briefing on the work programme of the CSocD55
Informal Briefing Presentation by Daniela Bas, Director of DSPD/DESA, 18 Jan 2017
Presentation on the 2016 Report of the World Social Situation (RWSS 2016), 18 Jan 2017
Organization of the Session
High-level Panel Discussions
- High-level panel discussion on the priority theme on “Strategies for eradicating poverty to achieve sustainable development for all”, New York, 1 February 2017, Conference Room 4, 3pm-6pm
- High-level panel discussion on emerging issues on “Promoting Integrated Policies for Poverty Eradication: Youth Development in the 2030 Agenda”, New York, 2 February 2017, Conference Room 4, 10:00 am-1:00 pm
- High-level panel discussion on “Leaving No One Behind: Poverty and Disability”, New York, 3 February 2017, Conference Room 4, 10:00 am-1:00 pm
Official Documents
Official Resolutions
Statements
- Statement by H.E. Peter Thomson, President of the 71st Session of the General Assembly, during the opening session
- Closing Statement by the Chair Mr. Philipp Charwath, Deputy Permanent Representative of Austria to the United Nations
- Official Statements via PaperSmart Portal
Press Releases
NGO Participation
- Civil Society Forum on "Social Protection, Including Floors", 30-31 January 2017
Civil Society Declaration - Modalities of NGO participation and Registration
- NGO Written Statements
- Opportunities for NGOs to address the Commission
Side Events
Photo Exhibition
- UNDESA’s Division for Social Policy and Development (DSPD) hosted a photo exhibition at UN Headquarters in New York City from 1-10 February 2017 as part of its activities to promote the work of the CSocd55.
Multimedia
- Archived Webcasts
- Photos of the Session
- Civil Society Forum
- Opening Session
- High-level panel discussion on the priority theme “Strategies for eradicating poverty to achieve sustainable development for all”
- Youth Development in the 2030 Agenda - High-level panel discussion
- Leaving No One Behind: Poverty and Disability - High-level panel discussion
- Promoting Intergenerational Relations: Age Diversity and its Effects on Youth Policy and Development
- The role of a Shared Society as a strategy to reduce poverty
- Inclusive cities for sustainable families
- Sustainable transport as a strategy for the eradication of poverty
- Sustainable and social Development in the Fashion Industry: The paradigm shift necessary to fight poverty
- The role of media in promoting strategies for the eradication of poverty
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