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.
- Purpose:
- 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.
