Welcome to the United Nations
The 63rd session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD63), held from 5 to 14 February 2025, concluded with productive discussions on key challenges to social progress. The Commission reaffirmed its commitment to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and highlighted the upcoming Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha, Qatar, as a crucial opportunity to reset global priorities and strengthen collective action. The Commission also adopted five resolutions on the priority theme, methods of work, NEPAD, youth, and the review modalities of MIPAA.
The Commission adopted the draft resolution titled “Future Organization and Methods of Work of the Commission for Social Development” (document E/CN.5/2025/L.7) by consensus and forwarded it to the Council. According to the text, the Council would determine that the priority theme for the Commission’s sixty-fourth session (CSocD64), will be “Advancing Social Development and Social Justice through Coordinated, Equitable, and Inclusive Policies.”
🎥 Watch all the sessions and events LIVE here.
📸 Photos
Priority Theme
Strengthening solidarity, social inclusion and social cohesion to accelerate the delivery of the commitments of the Copenhagen Declaration on Social Development and Programme of Action of the World Summit for Social Development as well as the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Emerging Issues
Social resilience and social development
Organization of the Session
- Current Membership (as of 16 December 2024)
- Proposed Organization of Work - (as of 19 November 2024)
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 63rd session (2025) comprises the following members:
| Function | Name | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Chair |
H.E. Krzysztof Maria Szczerski |
Poland |
| Vice-Chairperson |
Mr. Oliver Gruenbacher |
Austria |
| Vice-Chairperson |
Ms. Paola Andrea Morris Garrido |
Guatemala |
| Vice-Chairperson | Ms. Joselyne Kwishaka |
Burundi |
| Vice-Chairperson | Ms. AlMaha Mubarak Al- Thani | Qatar |
Informal Briefing
The Chair of the 63rd Commission for Social Development (CSocD63) conducted an informal briefing on 9 January 2025, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. This briefing provided an opportunity for delegates and stakeholders to engage with the Chair and gain valuable insights into the priorities and preparations for CSocD63, which focused on “Strengthening solidarity, social inclusion, and social cohesion” as part of advancing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Documents
- Provisional agenda and documentation for the CSocD63, E/CN.5/2025/1
English | Français | Español | Русский | عربي | 汉 - Social dimensions of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development: Report of the Secretary-General, E/CN.5/2025/2
English | Français | Español | Русский | عربي | 汉 - Strengthening social cohesion through social inclusion, E/CN.5/2025/3
English | Français | Español | Русский | عربي | 汉 - Policies and programmes involving youth, E/CN.5/2025/4
English | Français | Español | Русский | عربي | 汉 - Modalities for the fifth review and appraisal of the implementation of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing, 2002, E/CN.5/2025/5
English | Français | Español | Русский | عربي | 汉 - Social resilience and social development: Note by the Secretariat, E/CN.5/2025/7
English | Français | Español | Русский | عربي | 汉 - Nomination of members of the Board of the United Nations Research Institute for Social Development: Note by the Secretary-General, E/CN.5/2025/8
English | Français | Español | Русский | عربي | 汉 - Report of the Board of the United Nations Research Institute for Social Development Note by the Secretary-General, E/CN.5/2025/9
English | Français | Español | Русский | عربي | 汉 - Preparations for and observance of the 30th anniversary of the International Year of the Family
English | Français | Español | Русский | عربي | 汉
Draft Resolutions
- Provisional agenda and documentation for the 64th session of the Commission, E/CN.5/2025/L.1
English | Français | Español | Русский | عربي | 汉 - Draft report : Commission for Social Development 63rd session, New York, 10–14 February 2025, E/CN.5/2025/L.2
English | Français | Español | Русский | عربي | 汉 - Policies and programmes involving youth, E/CN.5/2025/L.3
English | Français | Español | Русский | عربي | 汉 - Strengthening solidarity, social inclusion and social cohesion to accelerate the delivery of the commitments of the Copenhagen Declaration on Social Development and Programme of Action of the World Summit for Social Development as well as the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, E/CN.5/2025/L.4
English | Français | Español | Русский | عربي | 汉 - Social dimensions of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development, E/CN.5/2025/L.5
English | Français | Español | Русский | عربي | 汉 - Modalities for the fifth review and appraisal of the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing, 2002, E/CN.5/2025/L.6
English | Français | Español | Русский | عربي | 汉 - Future organization and methods of work of the Commission for Social Development: E/CN.5/2025/L.7
English | Français | Español | Русский | عربي | 汉
CSocD63 Opening Session
High-level Panel Discussions (in-person meetings)
High-level panel discussion on Follow-up to the World Summit for Social Development, in view of the World Social Summit under the title “the Second World Summit for Social Development”, Monday, 10 February 2025, 11.30–13.00, Conference room 4, UNHQ | Bio of speakers
Ministerial Forum on Strengthening solidarity and social cohesion, Tuesday, 11 February 2025, 10.00–11.30, Conference room 4, UNHQ | Bio of speakers
Panel discussion on Emerging Issues on Policies to bolster social resilience in the context of more frequent and complex crises and Universal rights-based social protection systems that adapt to evolving risks and support social resilience, Wednesday, 12 February 2025, 10.00–13.00, Conference room 4, UNHQ | Bio of speakers (1st Panel and 2nd Panel)
Interactive dialogue with senior officials of the UN System on Preparations for the World Social Summit under the title “the Second World Summit for Social Development”, Thursday, 13 February 2025, 10.00–11.30, Conference room 4, UNHQ | Bio of speakers
Multi-stakeholder Forum on Promoting Solidarity and Social Cohesion through Cooperatives, the Social and Solidarity Economy as a path for achieving the SDGs, Thursday 13 February, 15.00–16.30, Conference room 4, UNHQ | Bio of speakers
CSocD63 Closing Session
From Copenhagen to Doha - CSocD63 Exhibition by Qatar and UN DESA
The exhibition reflected on three decades of progress since the 1995 World Summit for Social Development (WSSD) in Copenhagen. It showcased the enduring relevance of the Ten Commitments of Copenhagen and their connection to global efforts, including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through historical insights and contemporary perspectives, the exhibition illustrated the continued pursuit of social development and inclusion worldwide.
Side Events
Draft List of Side Events - as of 7 February 2025
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: The deadline is now CLOSED.
NGOs play a vital role in the activities of the CSocD. UN DESA supports the involvement of NGOs accredited by the ECOSOC in CSocD sessions. These accredited NGOs participate in the annual sessions of the CSocD. Registration for the 63rd session of the CSocD will be available for ECOSOC-accredited NGOs from early October 2024 until January 20, 2025. For more details, please visit the Registration page.
NGO Written Statements: The deadline is now CLOSED.
NGOs in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC General or Special Status) can submit their written statement to the CSocD63, in accordance with Council resolution 1996/31. NGOs in consultative status with the ECOSOC may submit one individual statement per organization and may sign on to multiple joint statements. NGOs are strongly encouraged to submit joint statements in collaboration with other NGOs in consultative status with ECOSOC. To submit a written statement, please click here for instructions.
Making a speech during the general discussion: The deadline is now CLOSED.
If time allows, a limited number of NGOs with consultative status with ECOSOC may give oral statements during the general discussion. Priority will be given to NGOs discussing the main theme, emerging issues, or speaking on behalf of groups, caucuses, or coalitions. Each oral statement should be no longer than 3 minutes. NGOs that are selected will receive instructions via email. Registration for NGOs in consultative status with ECOSOC, who wish to express interest in delivering an oral statement during the general discussion at CSocD, is now OPEN.
Civil Society Forum
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 download the "Save the Date", register here and visit: https://ngosocdev.org.
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.
Accessibility
The Accessibility Centre at United Nations Headquarters, through its services, supports the inclusion and greater participation of persons with disabilities in the meetings taking place on United Nations premises. The Accessibility Centre is located in close proximity to the meeting rooms and equipped with state-of-the-art assistive information and communication technology supporting audio, visual as well as physical impairments.
For more information on the Accessibility Centre and its services, please visit the Centre's website at https://www.un.org/dgacm/en/content/accessibility. For questions related to CSocD registration of persons with disabilities, please contact us.
Second World Summit for Social Development 2025
The United Nations General Assembly has decided to convene the World Social Summit under the title, “the Second World Summit for Social Development”, in the State of Qatar from 4 to 6 November 2025.
The social summit aims to address gaps and reaffirm the principles outlined in the 1995 Copenhagen Declaration on Social Development and Programme of Action, while also providing momentum toward implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
The Summit will bring together Heads of State and Government, and its agenda includes plenary meetings, high-level round tables, and the adoption of a concise political declaration agreed in advance by consensus through intergovernmental negotiations in New York.
Modalities of the “World Social Summit” under the title “the Second World Summit for Social Development”
English | Français | Español | Русский | عربي | 汉语
For more information, please visit: https://social.desa.un.org/second-world-summit-for-social-development
Celebrating 30 years of Championing Social Inclusion – Copenhagen+30
The Copenhagen Declaration on Social Development and its Programme of Action have guided multilateral action on social development since 1995. Adopted at the World Summit for Social Development (WSSD) in Copenhagen on 12 March 1995, the Declaration emphasized the eradication of poverty as an ethical, social, political and economic imperative. The Declaration represented a unique consensus on three key objectives of social development, namely, eradicating poverty, promoting full and productive employment, and fostering social inclusion, and set out a holistic approach to achieve them. It aspired to “place people at the centre of development by ensuring full participation by all”.
Spread the Word!
- Follow us on Twitter @UNDESASocial, @UNDESA and on Facebook at facebook.com/commissionsocial
- Use #CSocD63 as the main hashtag
- Other hashtags: #SocialSummit2025, #Copenhagen30, #SocialInclusion, and #EveryoneIncluded
- Planning a special event for #CSocD63? We want to know! Tweet or email us at socialngo@un.org.