64th Commission For Social Development - CSocD64

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The 64th session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD64) is tentatively scheduled to take place from 2 to 10 February 2026 in Conference Room 4, United Nations Headquarters, New York.

Priority Theme

Advancing Social Development and Social Justice through Coordinated, Equitable, and Inclusive Policies

Members of the Bureau

The Bureau of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD) plays a vital role in facilitating the preparation for, and in ensuring the successful outcome of the session. The Bureau for the CSocD64 comprises the following members:

Organization of the Session

• Current Membership (as of 4 April 2025)

Documents

• Provisional agenda and documentation for the 64th session of the Commission, E/CN.5/2025/L.1
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Call for Side Events

The online application for side events at the CSocD64 is now open! Side events provide a dynamic platform to share innovative ideas and partnerships advancing this year’s priority theme: “Advancing Social Development and Social Justice through Coordinated, Equitable, and Inclusive Policies.” 

Apply here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/csocd64-events. The deadline is 12 December 2025 (12 am EST – New York time). Only one event per main sponsor will be accepted. Priority will be given to multi-stakeholder events involving Member States, intergovernmental organizations, UN entities, and civil society. A provisional list of confirmed side events will be published by 12 January 2026. 

NGO Participation

UN DESA with the support of the NGO Committee on Social Development facilitate the participation of NGOs in the sessions of the CSocD. NGOs that are accredited to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) may designate representatives to attend the annual sessions of the CSocD. Learn more about the UN ECOSOC accreditation.

Modalities of NGO Participation and Registration: The deadline is 16 January 2026
NGOs play a vital role in the activities of the CSocD. UN DESA supports the involvement of NGOs accredited by the ECOSOC in CSocD sessions. These accredited NGOs participate in the annual sessions of the CSocD. Registration for the 64th session of the CSocD is now available for ECOSOC-accredited NGOs. For more details, please visit the Registration page.

NGO Written Statements: The deadline is now CLOSED.

Bahá'í International Community
Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shephard
Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd, Grail, The, Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary-Loreto Generalate, Society of Catholic Medical Missionaries, and VIVAT International
International Council on Social Welfare (ICSW)
International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW)
International Federation on Ageing (IFA)
International Presentation Association
International Relations Students’ Association of McGill University
Life Project 4 Youth
Make Mothers Matter
Miss Caricom Int’l. Foundation CIP, INC
Priests for Life
Qatar Foundation for Social Work
Sisters of Mercy of the Americas
Soroptimist International
The Blue Tree Foundation
Women’s Health and Education Center (WHEC)
World Union of Small and Medium Enterprises
Women's Board-Educational Cooperation Society
International Association of Charities; Company of the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul; Congregation of the Mission; DePaul University Ruff Institute of Global Homelessness (IGH); End Child Prostitution, Child Pornography and Trafficking of Children for Sexual Purposes, Inc.; Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Loreto Generalate; International Confederation of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul; International Presentation Association; Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers; Maryknoll Sisters of St. Dominic, Inc.; Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary; School Sisters of Notre Dame; Sisters of Charity Federation; UNANIMA International
Udisha
Bright Light Projects
European Union of Women
Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women
Christian Council International
C-Fam, Inc.
International Prison Chaplains Association (IPCA) and Citizens United for the Rehabilitation of Errants (CURE)
Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum
Concepts of Truth Inc.
Campaign Life Coalition
African Cultural Promotions Inc., Association of Women Professional Financial Managers, Chibuzor Human Resource Development Organization, Divine Mercy Foundation for Helpless and Vulnerable Persons, Heal the Land Initiative in Nigeria, Irene Menakaya Schools, Onitsha, i-Smile International, Law Explorer Development & Assistance Initiative, Leah Charity Foundation, Naval Officers' Wives Association of Nigeria, Tabernacle Worship and Prayer Ministry, Inc. United Children of Nigeria, and Women and Child Watch Initiative
Saudi Green Building Forum
Federation Europeenne des Centres de Recherche et d'Information sur le Sectarisme (FECRIS)
Centre Africain de Recherche Industrielle CARI
Association Nationale Al Hidn
Hope Worldwide Pakistan
Endeavour Forum and JMJ Children’s Fund of Canada
Szülők Háza Alapítvány
The Fred Hollows Foundation Limited
Trinity Girls Network Corp
Thorne Harbour Health
Population Resilience Internationale - PRI
Sikh Human Rights Group
The Inclusivity Project Inc
FEMM Foundation
Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University
Fondazione Proclade Internazionale-onlus
World Youth Alliance

 

Making a speech during the general discussion: Coming soon...
If time allows, a limited number of NGOs with consultative status with ECOSOC may give oral statements during the general discussion. Priority will be given to NGOs discussing the main theme, emerging issues, or speaking on behalf of groups, caucuses, or coalitions. Each oral statement should be no longer than 3 minutes. NGOs that are selected will receive instructions via email.