13 February 2025 | 1:15 – 2:30 PM (EST) | UNHQ & Online, Please RSVP

This side event aims to uncover actionable solutions to dismantle barriers and advance the implementation of the Copenhagen Declaration while preparing for the Second World Social Summit in 2025. By addressing the challenges faced by Descent Communities, the event will showcase good practices developed by civil society organizations, UN agencies, and Member States. These include targeted budgetary provisions and employment frameworks already championed by some governments and UN bodies. It will also explore how regional and global mechanisms can align with the growing recognition of Communities Discriminated by Work and Descent (CDWD) as central to achieving global social justice.

This side event is part of the 63rd Session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD63) from February 10-15 in New York at UNHQ. Ambassador Bob Rae of Canada and the current President of ECOSOC will give the opening keynote remarks. Mr. Mark Kamperhoff, representing the German Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women, and Youth, will speak alongside human rights experts and community representatives.

Join us in this vital discussion to strategize on transforming rigid social structures into inclusive opportunities for all. Register now to attend in person at UNHQ or participate online: Register Here. Let’s work together to break down entrenched social norms and build a future rooted in equity and inclusion.

 

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