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The NGO Committee for Social Development is dedicated to raising awareness around the diverse issues of social development taken up by the United Nations.

The NGO Committee for Social Development is dedicated to raising awareness and holding discussions on social development issues taken up by the United Nations (UN) System and in particular by the UN Commission for Social Development. The committee holds a Civil Society Forum and other capacity-building and outreach events on the occasion of the Commission.

17/02/2026

Statement from the NGO Committee for Social Development (NGO CSocD):

The NGO Committee for Social Development has paused all posting and engagement on X (formerly Twitter) until further notice. During this pause, we will continue to share updates, statements, and opportunities for engagement through our other communication channels. We thank our community for your continued partnership and understanding.

11/02/2026

On 6 February 2026, we convened the Civil Society Forum at UN Headquarters as an official segment of the 64th Commission for Social Development.

Bringing civil society, Member States, and UN representatives into the same room created something essential: direct dialogue grounded in shared responsibility. In a time of overlapping global crises, the value of live debate and collective ownership in practice cannot be overstated.

Anchored in the Copenhagen and Doha Declarations, the Forum reaffirmed that global commitments only gain meaning with the lived experience, oversight, and practical solutions of civil society. Through this, together we can implement coordinated, equitable, and inclusive policies for poverty eradication, universal social protection, decent work, and social inclusion.

Advancing social development and social justice starts by being present, together. We warmly thank our panelists for their expertise and leadership, the participants for their constructive engagement and evidence-based contributions, and the NGO Committee for Social Development team members and technical support whose commitment made this Forum possible. We also extend our sincere appreciation to our partners, Friedrich Ebert Stiftung and UNDESA, whose support was instrumental in delivering this successful event.

We invite you to watch the full session through the link in our bio. NGOCSocD looks forward to continuing the discussion and advancing these commitments together.

06/02/2026

NGO CSocD has continued to advocate for the voices of civil society on the third day of .

Committee member Farah Arabe served as a speaker in the High-Level Panel Discussion on “Eradicating poverty and ensuring dignity through resilient care and support systems.” She underscored the need to recognize people at the center of social development, and highlighted the importance of supporting and safeguarding those engaged in care work— overwhelmingly women. See the clip at the link in our bio.

Our Chair, Gillian D’Sousa Nazareth, delivered a strong intervention during a side event hosted by the International Labor Organization, addressing the panelists on priorities for implementation of the Doha Declaration as an accountable road map for concrete achievements.

NGOCSocD will continue to actively engage policymakers and represent the vital work of civil society as we work together to advance and . We look forward to welcoming you all in person and online at the Civil Society Forum this Friday.

03/02/2026

The first days of have reflected the strong and active engagement of NGO CSocD.

Our Chair, Gillian D’Sousa Nazareth, delivered a statement during the opening segment of the 64th Commission for Social Development, reaffirming civil society’s commitment to advancing social development and inclusive policies. She also put forward recommendations to strengthen meaningful and inclusive civil society participation across policy decision-making processes.

Our Executive Committee member, Cecilia Schirmeister, contributed as a panelist in the High-Level Panel Discussion “From Promise to Progress: Advancing Social Justice through Coordinated Action.” She emphasized how coordination, equity, and inclusion can serve as guiding principles of development efforts and shape their outcomes.

In addition, members of NGO CSocD actively engaged with panelists during the Ministerial Forum “Leveraging the outcomes of the Second World Summit for Social Development from Copenhagen to Doha: Mobilizing national action towards 2030 and beyond,” contributing to the dialogue and strengthening connections across stakeholders.

Please access these statements at the links in our bio. We look forward to continuing to amplify civil society perspectives throughout the session and to fostering coordinated action toward 2030 and beyond.

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31/01/2026

The Civil Society Forum for CSocD64 is taking place next week! We hope you can join us on Friday, February 6 at UNHQ or on UNWebTV. Swipe through to learn more about this year’s theme and meet our expert panelists and moderators.

30/10/2025

Attend Civil Society’s 10 Featured Events at WSSD2: scroll for translations of the schedule and the Events’ flyers!

Each of the 10 Featured Events is based on one of the 10 Copenhagen Declaration Commitments. Join us at the Civil Society Forum of the Second World Summit for Social Development on 5 & 6 November to see the events.

16/09/2025

Closing the gaps for social development cannot wait. As we prepare for the Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD2) this November in Doha, we are reminded that fair and inclusive systems lift everyone, reduce inequality, and build stronger, more cohesive societies.

Trust grows when civil society has a seat at the table. Inclusive and transparent processes create opportunity, build equity, and strengthen solidarity across communities. The NGO Committee for Social Development is proud to amplify UN DESA’s “Accelerating Social Progress” campaign and looks forward to continued partnership in the months ahead as we work together toward an ambitious and inclusive WSSD2.

Let’s stand in solidarity this September — and beyond — to accelerate progress for all. 💙

15/09/2025

Reminder: Second Virtual Informational Session for WSSD2

Join us on , September 17, 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. (EST), for the second of our three-part virtual informational sessions in preparation for the Second World Social Summit (WSSD2), November 4–6 in Doha. This session will feature updates from UN DESA and the host country, while fostering solidarity and strengthening our collective vision for a more just and inclusive global future.

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/8BkJlPsqSU2nibuxKfvVNA

Civil society participation is essential—your voice matters as we build momentum for WSSD2. Don’t miss it!

09/09/2025

To advocate ahead of the Second World Social Summit this November, Gillian D’Souza Nazareth and Jean Quinn from NGO CSocD met with the Permanent Mission of Singapore to the UN. We are grateful to the Singaporean mission for their time, insights, and commitment to building a more people-centered future.

15/08/2025

As part of our advocacy ahead of the Second World Social Summit this November, NGO CSocD representatives Gillian D’Souza Nazareth and Sr. Jean Quinn met with the Permanent Mission of Ireland to the UN. We value Ireland’s commitment to expanding space for civil society voices in shaping a more just, people-centered global future. We are grateful to the Mission for their time and engagement in these important discussions.

14/08/2025

In advocacy ahead of the Second World Social Summit this November, Gillian D’Souza Nazareth and Maryann Dantuanno from NGO CSocD met with the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Korea to the UN. Discussions focused on amplifying civil society’s role in advancing social development and inclusive global policies. We appreciate the Mission’s time and openness in exploring ways to strengthen this collaboration.

13/08/2025

We’re thrilled to continue our journey toward the Second World Social Summit (WSSD2) with our third informational session. Together, civil society is building momentum, strengthening solidarity, and aligning our shared vision for a more just, inclusive, and people-centered world. Save the date and register ahead of time!

Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Time: 11:15 am - 12:15 pm

Register here: https://lnkd.in/eEaEF42F

Join us and be part of the conversation shaping the future of global development!

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