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Third Committee signals urgent need for new initiatives to spur social development

 

The UN General Assembly’s Third Committee, covering social, humanitarian and cultural affairs, kicked off its seventy-third session on 2 October.

As UN DESA’s Under-Secretary-General Liu Zhenmin took the podium to deliver opening remarks, he noted that the world has witnessed considerable social progress over the past decades, citing that “more people are living longer, are more educated and have greater income.”

“However, the overall progress is not even,” Mr. Liu continued. “Global economic growth has not brought about commensurate social benefits to all people,” he said, stressing the importance of social protection as a policy tool to help eradicate poverty, reduce inequality and promote inclusion, especially among persons with disabilities, older persons and youth.

“Investment in the world’s youth is also a must for accelerating progress. By tackling the challenges facing young people, addressing their needs and supporting their participation and empowerment, we have a unique opportunity to lay the foundation for a peaceful and sustainable future,” he said.

Mr. Liu also discussed how critical the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) will be next September – when it will be held at the Summit level – to give renewed momentum for countries to achieve the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals.

“This requires international cooperation to address common challenges and deliver benefits to all, leaving no person and no country behind. Multilateralism is key. It requires transformative shifts. Political leadership is imperative; technological advances must be shared; and adequate financing must be mobilized,” said Mr. Liu.

 

 

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Source: United Nations ()