DISD | The Division for Inclusive Social Development (DISD) is part of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) of the United Nations Secretariat.

Call for contributions on inclusive policies and programmes to end homelessness

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) would like to invite national, regional and local governments, civil society organizations, UN entities, service providers for people experiencing homelessness, private and public housing providers, researchers and other actors to contribute to the forthcoming Report on “Inclusive […]

‘Put people first’ in drive to realize Sustainable Development Goals

Addressing the opening of the Commission for Social Development’s latest session, the president of the UN Economic and Social Council on Monday said it was imperative to put people first, if the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are to be realized by the 2030 deadline. “Putting people first means we must create opportunities for young people […]

61st Session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD61), 6-15 February 2023

The 61st United Nations Commission for Social Development (CSocD61) will take place from 6 to 15 February 2023 in conference room 4 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The priority theme this year will focus on “Creating full and productive employment and decent work for all as a way of overcoming inequalities to […]

Leaving No One Behind in an Ageing World – A UN DESA Global Policy Dialogue

Leaving No One Behind in an Ageing World A UN DESA Global Policy Dialogue Tuesday, 31 January 2023, 8:30-10:00 a.m. ET · What can we do now to ensure that every person has access to quality education, health care and decent work opportunities throughout the life course? · How can we ensure the economic security […]

Amidst escalating pension and healthcare costs, new UN report calls for concrete measures to support an ageing world

Reaping benefits of population ageing begins with promoting equal opportunities from birth The number of people aged 65 years or older worldwide is projected to more than double, rising from 761 million in 2021 to 1.6 billion in 2050. As the world continues to address multiple crises, including the rising cost of living, the rights […]

CSocD61 Informal inter-session preparatory meeting on the priority theme

The Commission for Social Development will be convened with the priority theme of “Creating full and productive employment and decent work for all as a way of overcoming inequalities to accelerate the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and the full implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development”. The deliberations and outcome of the Commission […]

2023 Calendar of Major Events

6-15 February 61st Session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD61) on “Creating full and productive employment and decent work for all as a way of overcoming inequalities to accelerate the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and the full implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development” 20 February World Day of Social Justice 21 […]

World Social Report 2023

Population ageing is a defining global trend of our time. People are living longer, and more are older than ever before. Spectacular improvements in health and survival and reductions in fertility have driven this momentous shift, which has begun or is expected to begin soon in all countries and areas. This change brings both challenges […]