What we do
The NGO Committee for Social Development (NGO CSocD) is a civil society network that works in partnership with the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) and the Commission for Social Development (CSocD)—a functional commission of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
Main Functions of the NGO Committee for Social Development:
Advocacy
It advocates for people-centered social development at the UN, focusing on poverty eradication, social inclusion, and full employment. The committee pushes to keep social development high on the UN agenda.
Engaging Civil Society
The committee brings together non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from around the world to:
Share knowledge and best practices.
Coordinate joint statements and advocacy.
Participate in UN events, especially the annual Commission for Social Development (CSocD).
Organizing events
It helps organize and coordinate civil society forums, side events, and interactive dialogues during the Commission for Social Development.
Policy Input
Member NGOs can contribute to position papers, oral statements, and other documents submitted to the Commission. This helps shape the Commission’s recommendations to ECOSOC and, ultimately, the UN General Assembly.
Bridge between NGOs and the UN
It serves as a liaison between civil society and UN bodies, ensuring grassroots and marginalized voices are included in discussions about global social policies.