Skip to main content
Welcome to the United Nations
Toggle navigation
Language:
العربية
中文
English
Français
Русский
Español
United Nations
UNITED NATIONS ECONOMIC and SOCIAL COUNCIL
Search
Toggle navigation
Home
About Us
ECOSOC at a Glance
President
Bureau
Members
News
Subsidiary Bodies
ECOSOC 70th Anniversary
Rules of Procedure
FAQ
Office for ECOSOC Support and Coordination
Contact
What We Do
Promoting sustainable development
Managing the transition from MDGs to SDGs
Advancing policy integration
Development Cooperation Forum
Financing for sustainable development
Coordinating humanitarian action
Guiding operational activities for development
Providing coordination and oversight
Building partnerships
Engaging youth
Raising awareness on emerging issues
Advising on Haiti's long-term development
Working with civil society
Meetings
Calendar
Substantive sessions
Documents
Overview
Agenda and Programmes of Work
Resolutions
Decisions
Reports
Reports of ECOSOC to the General Assembly
ECOSOC Resolutions and Decisions 1946-2000
Ministerial Declarations
Facebook
Twitter
Rss
Youtube
News
UN ECOSOC VICE PRESIDENT:
'Sustainable, inclusive societies,' priority for new President of UN economic and social body
United Nations economic and social-focused issues currently in the news.
Economic Development
Peace and stability vital for sustainable development in a fragile world, Kazak leader says at UN Assembly
Industrialization can drive growth, sustainable development in Africa, stress UN officials
At UN, Central American leaders urge ‘rethink’ of system used to classify development status
More
»
Humanitarian Aid, Refugees
Sustained engagement vital to address immense humanitarian needs in Syria – UN official
UN officials urge sustained support for humanitarian efforts in Lake Chad Basin
One year on, UN officials take stock of efforts to address large movements of refugees, migrants
More
»
Environment, Shelter
Hurricane Irma erased ‘footprints of an entire civilization’ on Barbuda, Prime Minister tells UN
'Season of natural disasters’ calls for action to address extreme weather events – Dominican Republic
Healthy oceans, safe climate imperative for small islands to survive, Pacific island leaders tell UN
More
»
Women, Children, Population
UN chief calls for ‘meaningful’ youth engagement in peace efforts, not just symbolism
UNICEF urges countries to prioritize early childhood development
More than half of children and youth worldwide 'not learning' – UNESCO
More
»
Health, Poverty, Food Security
Global action keeping famine at bay but failing to prevent suffering, UN chief warns
UN hails landmark pricing deal for faster rollout of ‘game-changing’ HIV treatment
Not enough new antibiotics in the pipeline, UN report warns
More
»
Culture, Education
World leaders gathered at UN commit to boosting investment in education
Conflict keeps 27 million children out of school, with girls at high risk of abuse – UN report
On International Day, UN promotes online literacy in digital world
More
»
