Why is it in the news?
→ India’s Minister of State for Women and Child Development is leading delegation to the 64th CSocD session.
→ Highlights India’s participation in global social development forums.
Category: IR
Important Points
- Functional commission of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
- Formerly known as the Social Commission.
- Focuses on social inclusion, equity, and welfare-oriented policies.
- It has existed since the inception of the United Nations.
- Advises ECOSOC and governments on social policy and development.
- The primary purpose is advancing social development and formulating global policy recommendations.
- Key UN body for Copenhagen Declaration follow-up since 1995 World Summit.
- Membership increased from 18 to 46 (last expanded in 1996).
- Members elected by ECOSOC for four-year terms based on equitable geographical distribution.
- Meets annually at UN Headquarters, New York, typically in February.