Latest developments
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The 2022 Pacific Regional Seminar was held in Saint Lucia from 11-13 May 2022.
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The Special Committee on Decolonization (C-24) held its 2022 opening session on 18 February 2022.
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The General Assembly adopted 21 resolutions and one decision on 9 December 2021.
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The Fourth Committee adopted 21 resolutions and one decision on 9 November 2021.
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The C-24 concluded its 2021 session and adopted 22 draft resolutions without a vote.
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The Fourth International Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism (2021-2030) was declared by the General Assembly.
In the Spotlight
“The experience gained and lessons learned from the pandemic provide the basis for promoting enhanced response to future pandemics and strengthening the resilience in the face of new and emerging challenges."
11 May 2022
“[The] seminar has consistently recognized the cross-cutting nature of the many challenges faced by Non-Self-Governing Territories. It has underlined those efforts that must be made… for the continued strengthening of administrative capacity, good governance, and economic stability, while working towards the full eradication of colonialism."
13 May 2022
Secretary-General's message
"We must not forget the challenges facing the Non-Self-Governing Territories, particularly in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic."
Chef de Cabinet Mr. Courtenay Rattray
on behalf of the UN Secretary-General at the
opening session of the Special Committee on
Decolonization
18 February 2022