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62nd Session of the Commission For Social Development - CSocD62

The 62nd session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD62) focused on "Fostering social development and social justice through social policies to accelerate progress on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and to achieve the overarching goal of poverty eradication". 

The CSocD62 focused on the emerging issue of "The Influence of Digital Transformation on Inclusive Growth and Development: A Path to Achieving Social Justice." The Commission will also commemorate the thirtieth anniversary of the International Year of the Family.

The Commission took place from 5 to 14 February 2024, in Conference Room 4 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The CSocD62 will be broadcasted live.

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The Commission has elected the following Bureau Members: H.E. Ms. Ruchira Kamboj, Permanent Representative of India as Chair of the 62nd Commission for Social Development, and Vice-Chairs: Ms. Carla María Carlson, Counsellor at the Permanent Mission of the Dominican Republic; H.E. Mr. Jon Ivanovski, Deputy Permanent Representative at the Permanent Mission of North Macedonia; Ms. Stéphanie Toschi, Counsellor at the Permanent Mission of Luxembourg; and Ms. Joslyne Kwishaka, Counsellor at the Permanent Mission of Burundi.

Final Report

Report on the 62nd Session of the Commission for Social Development – CSocD62
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Priority Theme

Fostering social development and social justice through social policies to accelerate progress on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and to achieve the overarching goal of poverty eradication

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Emerging Issues

The Influence of Digital Transformation on Inclusive Growth and Development: A Path to Realizing Social Justice

International Year of the Family

Celebration of the 30th anniversary of the International Year of the Family

Review of relevant UN plans and programmes of action pertaining to the situation of social groups

(i) Outcome document of the high-level meeting of the General Assembly on the realization of the Millennium Development Goals and other internationally agreed development goals for persons with disabilities: the way forward, a disability-inclusive development agenda towards 2015 and beyond
(ii) World Programme of Action for Youth
(iii) Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing, 2002
(iv) Family issues, policies and programmes

CSocD62 Members of the Bureau

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. The Bureau for the 62nd session (2024) comprises the following members:

Function Name Country
Chair

H.E. Ms. Ruchira Kamboj

 India
Vice-Chairpersons

Ms. Carla María Carlson

 Dominican Republic
 

H.E. Mr. Jon Ivanovski

North Macedonia
  Ms. Stéphanie Toschi

Luxembourg
  Ms. Joslyne Kwishaka Burundi

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Official Documents

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Draft Resolutions

Organization of the Session

Preparations

  • H.E. Ms. Ruchira Kamboj, Permanent Representative of India and Chair of the 62nd Commission for Social Development (CSocD62), conducted an informal briefing on Monday, December 4th at 11am in Conference Room 1. During the informal briefing, she provided updates to the delegations regarding the organizational arrangements for the upcoming session of the Commission.
  • Expert Group Meeting (EGM) on "Rethinking social development policies and frameworks"
    24-25 August 2023, UN Headquarters in New York

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High-level Panel Discussions (in-person meetings)

List of Speakers, Panellists and Moderators (as of 5 February 2024)

1. High-level panel discussion on the priority theme "How can social policies become more effective in achieving inclusive, resilient and equitable societies that leave no one behind?, Monday, 5 February 2024, 3pm-6pm, Conference Room 4 | Bio of speakers | 📺 Watch Video

2. Ministerial Forum on "How to improve mainstreaming of social considerations in development frameworks?, Tuesday, 6 February 2024, 10am-1pm, Conference Room 4 | Bio of speakers | 📺 Watch Video
 

3. High-level panel discussion on the thirtieth anniversary of the International Year of the Family (IYF)+30, Wednesday, 7 February, 10am-1pm, Conference Room 4 | Bio of speakers
 

4. Panel discussion on emerging issues "The Influence of Digital Transformation on Inclusive Growth and Development: A Path to Realizing Social Justice", Wednesday, 7 February, 3pm-6pm, Conference Room 4 | Bio of speakers
 

5. Interactive dialogue with Senior Officials of the UN System on the priority theme "How to improve mainstreaming of social considerations in development frameworks?", Thursday, 8 February, 10am-1pm, Conference Room 4 | Bio of speakers
 

6. Multi-stakeholder Forum on the priority theme "Good practices and innovative solutions in promoting social development and social justice", Thursday, 8 February, 3pm-6pm, Conference Room 4 | Bio of speakers

Closing Session

Side Events (In person and virtual meetings)

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Draft list of side events - as of 1 February 2024

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NGO Participation

  • UN DESA with the support of the NGO Committee on Social Development facilitate the participation of NGOs in the sessions of the CSocD. NGOs that are accredited to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) may designate representatives to attend the annual sessions of the CSocD. Learn more about the UN ECOSOC accreditation.
     
  • Modalities of NGO Participation and Registration: Registration for CSocD62 is now CLOSED. 
     
  • NGO Written Statements: Please refer to the link located at the bottom of this page 👇
     
  • NGO Oral Statements: Please refer to the link located at the bottom of this page 👇
     
  • Request to be heard at the CSocD62: The deadline for applications is now CLOSED.

NGO Committee on Social Development

The NGO Committee on Social Development is dedicated to raising awareness and holding discussions on social development issues taken up by the UN System and in particular by the UN Commission for Social Development. The committee holds a Civil Society Forum and other capacity-building and outreach events on the occasion of the Commission. Membership is open to representatives of organizations and any interested persons concerned about social development issues. 

CSocD62 Civil Society Forum

Civil Society Forum on the CSocD62 Priority Theme, 9 February 2024 

The Forum is hosted jointly by UNDESA-DISD, the NGO Committee on Social Development and the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Foundation. The Forum is a time for NGOs worldwide to learn about each other’s work, to prepare for the Commission, including by work on position papers and interventions. For more information, please visit: https://ngosocdev.org/what-we-do/commission-for-social-development/civil-society-forum-2024/

Civil Society Declaration English | Français | Español 

CSF Booklet

Download the flyer of the civil society forum

Agenda | Booklet

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NGO Written Statements

Company of the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, Congregation of the Mission, DePaul University, International Association of Charities, International Confederation of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, and the Sisters of Charity Federation

Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University

Congregation of the Mission

Coordinadora Europea de Familias Numeosas – European Large Families Confederation (ELFAC)

Company of the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, Congregation of the Mission, DePaul University, Dominican Leadership Conference, ECPAT Sverige ECPAT- USA, International Association of Charities, Soroptimist International, Sisters of Charity Federation, The Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, Society of St. Vincent DePaul, UNANIMA International, Worldwide Network Nigeria: Women in Development and Environment

Doha International Family Institute

European Union of Women, International Council of Women, Kolping International, Soroptimist International

The FEMM Foundation

Gray Panthers (1981) and the International Movement ATD Fourth World (1991)

Hellenic Association of Political Scientists and Kallipatira

Grail, The, Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary-Loreto Generalate, and VIVAT International

International Association of Independent Journalists Inc.

International Association of Schools of Social Work

International Council on Social Welfare (ICSW)

International Federation for Family Development, Doha International Family Institute, European Large Families Confederation, Fédération Européenne des Femmes Actives en Famille, Haro Riksorg. Valfrihet Jämställdhet Föräld. Skap

International Federation of Social Workers

International Federation on Ageing

International Relations Students’ Association of McGill

Miss CARICOM International Foundation CIP INC

Passionists International

Priests for Life

Save the Children International

Sisters of Mercy of the Americas

Soroptimist International

The Blue Tree Foundation

UNANIMA International

UNISC International

VAAGDHARA

Casa Generalizia della Societa’ del Sacro Cuore; Company of the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul; Congregation of the Mission; Congregations of St. Joseph; Dominican Leadership Conference; Edmund Rice International; Fondazione Proclade Internaz

Women’s Health and Education Center (WHEC)

World Union of Small and Medium Enterprises

The World Youth Alliance

Arab Media Union

Achievers Mission Foundation

African Cultural Promotions Inc., Heal the Land Initiative in Nigeria, Irene Menakaya School Onitsha, Women and Child Watch Initiative

Association de la jeunesse Congolaise pour le développement

The Centre for Public Health

Concepts of Truth, Inc.

Community Economic and Environmental Rights Initiatives

CONFEDERATION OF NGOs OF RURAL INDIA

Creators Union of Arab

Eloise Hylton Inc.

Fondazione Proclade Internazionale- onlus

Graduate Women International (GWI)

Green Mentoring and Solutions Private Limited

Make Mothers Matter

Paz y Cooperacion

The International Prison Chaplains Association (IPCA) and Citizens United for the Rehabilitation of Errands (CURE)

Sikh Human Rights Group

Nadam Foundation

SOL Agronomies Ltd

MIGRANT OFFSHORE AID STATION (MOAS)

Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum

Network of Women’s Non-governmental Organizations in the Islamic Republic of Iran

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.

Achievers Mission Foundation

African Cultural Promotions Inc, Heal the Land Initiative in Nigeria, Irene Menakaya School Onitsha, Women and Child Watch Initiative

Arab Media Union

Centro UNESCO de Donostia-San Sebastian

The Center for Women Studies and Intervention

VISTA ORGANISATION FOR EDUCATION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA

United Children of Nigeria

Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled

“The Institute for protection of women’s rights, Maryam Ghasemi Educational Charity Institute and the Iranian Elite Research Center”

International Youth Council Yemen (IYCY)

Kosmos Associates

“Institute of Sustainable Development and International Foundation Witness Ashoora”

CLAN (Caring & Living as Neighbours) Incorporated

Association de la jeunesse Congolaise pour le développement

Women’s Board-Educational Cooperation Society

NGO Oral Statements

UNANIMA International

Red Dot Foundation

International Federation for Family Development

Congregation of the Mission

International Federation on Aging

Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary-Loreto Generalate

Doha International Family Institute

Make Mothers Matter

Life Project 4 Youth (LPAY)

Save the Children International

International Relations Students' Association of McGill

The Blue Tree Foundation

World Organization for Early Childhood Education (OMEP)

Irene Menakaya School Onitsha

International Committee For Peace and Reconciliation

Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University

Concepts of Truth, Inc.

Caring & Living as Neighbours (CLAN)

Miss CARICOM International Foundation Inc.CIP

Heal the Land Initiative in Nigeria

LEAH Charity Foundation

United Children of Nigeria

Eloise Hylton Inc

Society of St. Vincent de Paul