Latest developments
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The Special Committee on Decolonization (C-24) approved a revised programme of work and timetable on 19 May 2021 through silence procedure.
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In light of the ongoing situation relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, on 7 May 2021, the Special Committee on Decolonization (C-24) decided to postpone the 2021 Caribbean Regional Seminar, to be held in Dominica, to 25-27 August 2021.
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The Special Committee on Decolonization (C-24) held its 2021 opening session on 18 February 2021.
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The Fourth International Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism (2021-2030) was declared by the General Assembly.
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The General Assembly adopted 22 resolutions and one decision on 10 December 2020.
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The Fourth Committee adopted 22 resolutions and one decision on 6 November 2020.
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C-24 Chair delivered her statement at the Fourth Committee meeting of the General Assembly on 9 October 2020.
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Draft Resolution “Support to Non-Self-Governing Territories by the specialized agencies and international institutions associated with the United Nations” was adopted in the first 2021 ECOSOC formal meeting on 14 September 2020.
In the Spotlight
“This year, we entered the first year of the Fourth International Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism. […] I call on all the Member States to renew their commitment, to strive to make this the last decade to be observed."
C-24 Chair Ambassador Keisha McGuire
at the opening session of
the Special Committee on Decolonization
18 February 2021
Secretary-General's message
Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo
on behalf of the Secretary-General at the
opening session of the Special Committee on
Decolonization
18 February 2021