United Nations Economic and Social Council Latest News
The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) will commemorate its 80th anniversary by holding a special event on 23 January 2026.
About United Nations Economic and Social Council
- It was established by the Charter of the United Nations in 1945 as one of the six principal organs of the United Nations.
- It is responsible for the direction and coordination of the economic, social, humanitarian, and cultural activities carried out by the UN.
- Decisions are taken by a simple majority vote. The presidency of ECOSOC changes annually.
- Members: It has 54 members, which are elected for three-year terms by the General Assembly.
- Headquarter: New York (USA).
Functions of United Nations Economic and Social Council
- It is responsible for coordinating the social and economic fields of the organization, specifically in regards to the 14 specialized agencies, the five regional commissions under its jurisdiction and eight functional commissions.
- It also serves as a central forum to discuss international social and economic issues.
- It formulates policy recommendations addressed to the member states and the United States system.
- It has been at the centre of global progress, advancing the principles of the United Nations Charter and promoting international cooperation on economic, social, cultural, educational, health and related issues.
Source: UN
Last updated on Sep, 2026
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