60th Session of the Commission for Social Development – ​​CSocD60

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The 60th session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD60) will take place widely online February 7-16, 2022 at United Nations Headquarters in New York. The Commission is the advisory body responsible for the social development pillar of global development.

Priority theme

Inclusive and resilient recovery from COVID-19 for sustainable livelihoods, well-being and dignity for all: eradicating poverty and hunger in all its forms and dimensions to achieve the 2030 Agenda.

Emerging issue

National policies and measures implemented by Member States to fight against hunger and poverty during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Challenges to get on track towards the full implementation of the 2030 Agenda.

Review of relevant United Nations plans and programs of action relating to the situation of social groups

(I) Outcome document of the high-level meeting of the General Assembly on the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals and other internationally agreed development goals for persons with disabilities: the way forward, an inclusive development agenda disability by 2015 and beyond
(ii) World Program of Action for Youth
(iii) Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing, 2002; (iv) Family issues, policies and programs

Video message from HE Ms. María del Carmen Squeff, Chairperson of the 60th United Nations Commission for Social Development

Bureau members

The Bureau of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD) plays a key role in facilitating the preparation and ensuring the success of the session. The Bureau of the 60th session (2022) is composed of the following members:

Organization of the session

Official documents

Opening session and high-level round tables

List of panelists (as of February 7, 2022)

Profile of the panelists (as of February 8, 2022)

The opening session will take place on February 7, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (EST, New York time). The opening will include the following:

• HE Ms. Maria del Carmen Squeff, Chair of the sixtieth session of the Commission for Social Development
• HE Mr. Abdulla Shahid, President of the General Assembly
• HE Mr. Collen Vixen Kelapile, President of the Economic and Social Council
• Ms. Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations
• Mr. Liu Zhenmin, Under-Secretary-General, United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA)
• Ms. Maria-Laura Fornella-Oehninger and Ms. Monica Jahangir-Chowdhury, co-chairs of the NGO Committee on Social Development
• Ms. Lynrose Jane D. Genon, youth representative

Priority Theme “Inclusive and Resilient Recovery from COVID-19 for Sustainable Livelihoods, Wellbeing and Dignity for All: Eradicate Poverty and Hunger in all its Forms and Dimensions to Achieve the 2030 Agenda”, Monday February 7, 2022, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., virtual meeting

Ministerial Forum on “Strengthening Multilateralism to Ensure the Well-Being and Dignity of All by Addressing Food Insecurity and Eradicating Poverty, including through the Promotion of Sustainable Food Systems” Tuesday, February 8, 2022, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., virtual meeting

Emerging Questions on “National Policies and Measures Implemented by Member States to Combat Hunger and Poverty in Times of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic and Beyond: Challenges to Getting on the Right Track” path towards the full implementation of the 2030 Agenda”, Wednesday 9 February 2022, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., virtual meeting

Interactive dialogue with senior officials of the United Nations system on the priority theme, Wednesday, February 9, 2022, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., virtual meeting

Priority Theme Multi-Stakeholder Forum, Thursday, February 10, 2022, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., virtual meeting

Preparations

Her Excellency María del Carmen Squeff, Permanent Representative Ambassador of Argentina and Chair of CSocD60 convened a informal virtual briefing on the preparations of the Commission on January 18, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The briefing featured highlights from CSocD60 by Ms. Daniela Bas, Director, Inclusive Social Development Division, UNDESA. Watch the briefing video.

Informal intersessional preparatory meeting on the priority theme “An inclusive and resilient recovery from COVID-19 for sustainable livelihoods, well-being and dignity for all: eradicating poverty and hunger in all its forms and dimensions to achieve Agenda 2030”, December 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (EST – New York time) Video of the meeting Pictures

• Presentation by Mr. Máximo Torero Cullen, Chief Economist of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations — “The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) 2021”
• Presentation by Mr. Benjamin Davis, Director, Division of Inclusive Rural Transformation and Gender Equality, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations — “Social protection and the effect on rural areas and agriculture »

Expert Group Meeting on “Inclusive and Resilient Recovery from COVID-19 for Sustainable Livelihoods, Wellbeing and Dignity for All: Eradicating Poverty and Hunger in All Its Forms and Dimensions for Achieving the 2030 Agenda”: ​​In preparation for CSocD60, UNDESA hosted a virtual Priority Theme Expert Group Meeting on July 29-30 and August 2-3, 2021 | Final report of the virtual expert group meeting

Civil Society Forum

During the Commission for Social Development, the NGO Committee on Social Development is dedicated to raising awareness on the priority theme and bringing grassroots voices, experiences and recommendations to the fore. The NGO Committee organizes a Civil Society Forum and other capacity building and networking events on the occasion of the Commission. Live interpretation in French and Spanish will be available. Forum flyer.

Civil Society Statement

We invite you to share the Declaration in your networks! All signatures received from NGOs and individuals around the world will be shared with governments and the United Nations at the opening of the 60th session of the Commission for Social Development on February 7, 2022. Click here to see the Declaration of the civil society | Sign to support the 2022 Civil Society Declaration!

Participation of NGOs

Side events

Draft list of side events (to January 14, 2022)

We need solidarity, political will and innovative policy actions to protect vulnerable people and their well-being, and uphold the right to health, including access to medical information, care and services .

* When everyone is included, everyone benefits. *

Learn more about “Everyone Included: Social Impact of COVID-19”.

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