United Nations Commission for Social Development Latest News
The Minister of State for Women and Child development to lead the Indian delegation at the 64th Session of the United Nations Commission for Social Development (CSocD).
About United Nations Commission for Social Development
- It is a functional commission of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
- It was formerly known as the Social Commission.
- It focuses on advancing international cooperation on social development issues, including social inclusion, equity, and welfare-oriented policies.
- It has been in existence since the very inception of the United Nations, advising ECOSOC and governments on a wide range of social policy issues and from the social perspective of development.
- Purpose:
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- Its primary purpose is to advance social development and formulate policies and recommendations to address global social issues.
- It focuses on topics such as poverty eradication, social inclusion, and the promotion of equitable and sustainable development.
- Since the 1995 World Summit for Social Development in Copenhagen , the CSocD has been the key UN body in charge of the follow-up and implementation of the Copenhagen Declaration and Programme of Action.
Membership of United Nations Commission for Social Development
- Originally 18, membership has been increased several times, most recently in 1996, and now stands at 46.
- Members are elected by ECOSOC based on equitable geographical distribution for four-year terms.
- Meetings: The CSocD meets every year at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, typically in February.
Source: PIB
Last updated on January, 2026
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