Informal Briefing for Stakeholders on the Second World Social Summit, 25 November 2024

An informal briefing for stakeholders was convened on 25 November 2024 by H.E. Omar Hilale and H.E. Philippe Kridelka, the co-facilitators of the preparatory process for the Second World Summit for Social Development. It provided the first opportunity to hear from various stakeholders their views and expectations for the Summit. Over 100 representatives from civil society, UN entities and Member States attended in person, along with many viewers on webcast. Following brief introductory remarks by the co-facilitators, 18 NGOs and two UN entities made statements.

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The Co-facilitators expressed their commitment to full transparency and inclusiveness, and to continuing a dialogue with representatives of non-governmental organizations and social groups. Stakeholders asked for clarity on the timeline and process for stakeholder inputs to the draft outcome document. They shared their initial thoughts on issues that they would like to see reflected in the outcome including: older persons, youth, family, intergenerational solidarity, social and economic justice, social dialogue, investments in decent jobs, equality and inclusion, health and wellbeing.