NGO Committee for Social Development

Since 1998 the NGO Committee for Social Development has promoted people-centered development policies and initiatives at the United Nations.

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It will also highlight good practices and policy pathways to strengthen the protection of Indigenous rights, dignity, and the stewardship of ecosystems essential for the planet’s balance.

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In the framework of the 25th session of the UNPFII, the NGO Mining Working Group and partners, are organizing the side event: “Health, well-being and dignity of Indigenous Peoples in the ‘lungs of the Earth’.”

🔗 https://t.co/FiznoaCuEv
📅 April 24, 2026
⏰ 1:15 PM - 2:45 PM

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This event will address the challenges faced by Indigenous communities in the Amazon, the Congo Basin, and West Papua, where land grabbing, deforestation, extractivism, and conflict severely impact their rights, health, and territories.

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Vice-Chair of NGO CSocD Henry Ramírez Soler, @herasocmf, writes because he believes that religion shouldn't perpetrate hate.

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Vice-Chair of NGO CSocD Henry Ramírez Soler, @herasocmf, writes because he believes in States guaranteeing the right to healthcare.

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Thank you to the Committee members who attended the NGO CSocD Holiday Party on 12 December! ❄️🎉

After celebrating and reflecting on this year’s work, we are ready and excited to continue the Committee’s work next year. See everyone at CSocD64 from 2 to 10 February, 2026.

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As the 64th Commission For Social Development approaches, we’ll be sharing the reflections of our Vice-Chair, Henry Ramírez Soler, CMF.

We hope you’ll join us in bringing these topics and our reflections into our work at the Commission.

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Take a look behind the scenes of the Civil Society Forum at WSSD2 with the attached photos!

It was an honor to bring the forum together for all and we look forward to our continued work at the Commission. Thank you to everyone who helped!

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Thank you for organizing the Forum, Gillian D'Souza Nazareth, Cecilia Schirmeister, Henry Ramírez Soler, Alexia Gaube, Dinesh Jonnakuty, Sarah Ben-Farhat, Kate Mittelhauser, Nick Bruno, and María Fornella-Oehninger.

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@UNDESASocial Apply for a side event: https://t.co/SguUcnnF0D
Indico registration page: https://t.co/KpiSyyjFp2
More details on CSocD64: https://t.co/PIu9HvgT4P

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We are pleased to share, in consultation with @UNDESASocial, information regarding the 64th Session of the Commission for Social Development!
See the below tweet for links and we look forward to working with you all in February to progress social development.

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.@UN_PGA, @UNECOSOC, @AminaJMohammed, @QatariCM, @BelgiumUN, @Moroco_UN, @RBissio, your presence at and contributions to the CSF's Opening sent a powerful message and has strengthened partnerships between civil society, member states, and other UN system actors. Thank you!

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We would like to extend a special thank you to our CSF Opening speakers: H.E. Annalena Baerbock, H.E. Amina J. Mohammed, H.E. Lok Bahadur Thapa, H.E. Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi, H.E. Sophie De Smedt, H.E. Omar Hilale, Mr. Roberto Bissio, and Ms. Gillian D'Souza Nazareth.

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Thank you to all who attended the Civil Society Forum at WSSD2.

We trust that it provided a space for civil society, those from the UN System, and Member States reps. to build relationships, learn from each other, and engage with the pressing issues of social development.

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The Closing Panel of the Civil Society Forum is beginning shortly in the Theatre and live on UN WebTV.
Join us to hear from Featured Event Representatives, Masumi Ono of UN DESA, and Henry Ramírez Soler CMF of NGO CSocD.

See the attached flyer for more information.

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Featured Event 10, "Aligning Economic Policy with People’s Needs and Well-being: Social Development as a Core Outcome," is beginning shortly in room #14, Exhibition Hall #7. See the attached flyer for more information!

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Featured Event 9, "Investing in Development: Innovative Mobilization of Private and Public Resources for Social Progress," is beginning shortly in room #14 of Exhibition Hall #7. See the attached flyer for more information!

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Featured Event 8, "Rebalancing Reform: Anchoring Economic Transition Policies in Universal Social Protection Systems," is beginning in room #14, Exhibition Hall #7. See attached flyer for more information!

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