We will continue to offer our assistance to those in need, working within the international system, with our bilateral partners and allies, and through the private sector, non-profit organizations, and faith-based organizations to save lives and alleviate human suffering. 08.02.2021 to 17.02.2021. Juul noted the urgent need to set the “content and form” of the 2020 session of the UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF). We are also the largest provider of food assistance in the world. I’ve been on the committee since January 2020, and my main role is to keep the pages up to date and help committee members with posts. ECOSOC Members. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Statement by the President of the Security Council on Libya, March 12, 2021, Explanation of Vote on the Adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2567 Renewing the Mandate of the UN Peacekeeping Mission in South Sudan, Explanation of Position at the Conclusion of the UN Open-Ended Working Group, Remarks by Ambassador Richard Mills at a Civil Society Organizations Dialogue on the Security Council Presidency for March 2021, Security Council Press Statement on Targeted Attacks against Civilians in Afghanistan, US State Department Bureau of International Organization Affairs. It contributes to dramatic declines in the populations of many protected species, found across all continents, from elephants, rhinos, grey parrots, as well as increasing the number of endangered species. This is the official website of the U.S. Mission to the United Nations. As President Trump has stated, “Americans will never tire of defending innocent life.”. However, we are disappointed with the approach the Chair chose to take for this year’s resolution, specifically that the vast majority of this year’s text is a cut-and-paste job from previous text, key elements of which garnered strong opposition from the United States. The COVID-19 pandemic has thrust the world into turmoil, disrupting the status quo to an extent that has seldom been experienced before. ECOSOC 2020. It also has a Youth Forum where the voices of the youth and youth-led organizations are heard. The United States defends human dignity and supports access to high-quality health care for women and girls across the lifespan. India also contributed to shaping the ECOSOC agenda: PM @narendramodi — PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 17, 2020 The ECOSOC Youth Forum will take place on 1-2 April 2020 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The United States also rejects preambular paragraphs 40 and 41 in the resolution. The GCM and the New York Declaration for Refugees and Migrants contain goals and objectives that are inconsistent and incompatible with U.S. law, policy, and the interests of the American people. Since 1998, the ECOSOC Humanitarian Affairs Segment (HAS) has been an essential platform for discussing the activities and issues related to strengthening the coordination of the humanitarian assistance of the United Nations. There will be no physical gather for the forum in 2020, and it has been moved to the regular 2021 date. Read more. Joint meeting of the Economic and Social Council with the Chairs of Functional Commissions and Expert Bodies. U.S. Mission to the United Nations The United States strongly condemns violence against or exploitation of women and girls at all times, including during humanitarian crises. Il est placé sous l'égide de l' Assemblée générale des Nations unies et a un rôle consultatif concernant les questions de coopération économique et sociale internationale. This year, a series of online side events will be held covering thematic issues of community engagement, mental health and psychosocial support, protection, anticipatory action, inclusion, counterterrorism and safeguarding humanitarian space, and the use of explosive weapons in populated areas. Fulfilling our core mission to bring people, and issues together, to promote collective action for a sustainable world. Each member has one vote and voting is done by a simple majority. Video: China has displayed the "generosity spirit" of international cooperation in its global anti-virus efforts, President of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Munir Akram has said. In the midst of a global pandemic, the Economic and Social Council should move beyond its “business-as-usual” approach and endeavor to provide current and focused guidance to the humanitarian system. TS Tirumurti, permanent representative of India to the United Nations, said that India has been elected as a member of the United Nation’s Commission on Status of Women (UNCSW), a body of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), making the country a member of the UNCSW for four years (from 2021 to 2025). Statement on the Proposed Resolution for the 2020 ECOSOC Humanitarian Affairs Segment. Information note on the arrangements for the 2020 High-level Political Forum and the High-level Segment of the Economic and Social Council (7-17 July 2020) Hi everyone, I joined the Ecosoc committee as trainee mammal rep in January 2020 and took over the role in August. New York, New York In June 2020 it was announced that the event has been deferred to ECOSOC's 2021 session. UNHQ. Ambassador Munir Akram of Pakistan was elected as the seventy-sixth President of the Economic and Social Council on 23 July 2020, succeeding Mona Juul of Norway. As stated at the outset of the negotiations, the United States cannot accept the terms “sexual and reproductive health care services” and “sexual and reproductive health” in Operative Paragraphs 42 and 47. Every year, the ECOSOC Youth Forum provides an opportunity for young people to engage in a dialogue with Member States. Being on the EcoSoc committee has been an amazing section of my university experience (the people are lovely) and has … On the occasion of the High-level Political Forum 2020, under the auspices of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the Secretariat of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) together with the UN Inter-Agency Task Force on Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases (UNIATF) held a successful virtual side event to highlight progress made in … PM Modi at UN ECOSOC: Key Highlights • In his speech PM Modi highlighted the medical assistance given by India to 150 countries in a fight against COVID-19. TACKLING THE ILLEGAL WILDLIFE TRADE. Due to the continued inclusion of highly divisive language, the United States cannot join consensus on this resolution. “Reinforcing humanitarian assistance in the context of the seventy-fifth anniversary of the United Nations: taking action for people-centred solutions, strengthening effectiveness, respecting international humanitarian law and promoting the humanitarian principles” (E/2020/L.4). Many of the events are based on or relate to IASC products (see background documentation of each event). UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe Ambassador Munir Akram was elected as the 76th President of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in July, 2020. New Delhi: Nishtha Satyam, the youngest Deputy Country Representative for UN Women, while commenting on India's win against China and securing a seat at the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) has said that "it's a huge win" and would help the country establish itself as the "lighthouse of the South". Thailand has been elected as a member of the Economic and Social Council (Ecosoc) for the term 2020-2022 at UN Headquarters in New York. From the very beginning, India has actively supported the UN's development work and the ECOSOC. The ECOSOC has 54 members that are elected by the UNGA. The intergovernmental review was originally mandated to take place during the 74th UNGA session (2019-2020), to reflect on the … A staff member cultivates Vero cells at Sinovac Life Sciences Co., Ltd. in Beijing, capital of China, March 23, 2020. The theme for the HAS was “ Promoting action to save lives, reach those in need and reduce humanitarian risk, vulnerability and need: looking towards the seventieth anniversary of the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949 and the climate summit called for by the Secretary-General ”, as adopted by ECOSOC on 11 April ( E/2019/L.6 ). Stay tuned for more details. ECOSOC Humanitarian Affairs Segment 2020 Since 1998, the ECOSOC Humanitarian Affairs Segment (HAS) has been an essential platform for discussing the activities and issues related to strengthening the coordination of the humanitarian assistance of the United Nations. The United States rejects any interpretation of international human rights to require any State Party to provide access to abortion. ECOSOC focuses on achieving sustainability in projects conducted by the different entities, understanding sustainability by three main areas: economical, social, and environmental. ECOSOC since its creation in the post-World War II era has adopted a variety of Resolutions addressing many major issues of economic, social and envi- ronmental significance in a global scale. We are working with the all partners in the UN to determine virtual activities, new and already planned to be alined with the themes of the forum and how they related to the agenda a the UN. The United States has capabilities greater than any other country in the world and is proud to help those in need in humanitarian emergencies. As always, the United States will continue to do so. The American people have given more than $11 billion that will benefit the global COVID-19 response, and we continue to seek to ensure that the substantial U.S. funding and scientific efforts on this front remain a central and coordinated part of the worldwide effort against the disease. On average, the United States responds to over 65 disasters each year (more than one a week) in more than 50 countries, providing assistance to people affected by rapid-onset disasters – such as earthquakes, volcanoes, and floods – and slow-onset crises, including drought and conflict. 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The United States objects to language that could potentially undermine incentives to innovation, such as technology transfer that is not both voluntary and on mutually agreed terms. The United States welcomes the opportunity to express our views and positions on the Humanitarian Affairs Segment (HAS) resolution put forward for consideration by the Chair. The first president of ECOSOC was an Indian. Some of the most recent examples are the E/RES/2018/15 on enhancing the role of the Commission This year's HAS took place from 24-26 June in Geneva. OCHA coordinates the global emergency response to save lives and protect people in humanitarian crises. The United States is the most generous nation in the world, and we continue to lead in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. At the UN and elsewhere, the United States will continue its work to build consensus on clear terminology that would better promote women’s health without also promoting abortion. Tackling the illegal wildlife trade remains an urgent global issue. June 2, 2020, U.S. We refer you to the National Statement of the United States of America on the Adoption of the GCM, issued December 7, 2018. The status of the ECOSOC Youth Forum 2020 has been changed from ‘postponed’ to ‘deferred’. Two important messages emerged from our discussions: Le Conseil économique et social (acronyme anglais ECOSOC ou français CESNU) , est un des six organes principaux de l'ONU, créé d'après le chapitre X de la Charte des Nations unies. While we all work to address the ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic, we must not forget the historic number of people already suffering from the effects of humanitarian crises around the globe. It has been an honour to take part in this year’s ECOSOC HAS, which has had a special focus on the compound effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. To participate in side events, please register directly to these sessions through the links provided at the OCHA ECOSOC HAS website. The UN Economic and Social Council's (ECOSOC) 2020 Youth Forum will have the theme, 'SDG Generation: Shaping the Decade Ahead'. We emphasize that health care should focus on health promotion and prevention, consistent with national legislation and policies. The first president of ECOSOC was an Indian. For the role passion and motivation are the most important requirements, you will pick up the science along the way! The President of the UN General Assembly has appointed the Permanent Representatives of Austria and Senegal to lead the review of the UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) and the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). 2020 ECOSOC HAS Calendar Monday 8 June 10:00 - 12:30 pm (EST) - ECOSOC Event on the Transition from Relief to Development: The multidimensional and interconnected challenges in the central Sahel region: reducing needs, risks and vulnerabilities for people through closer humanitarian, development and peacebuilding collaboration ECOSOC HAS 2019 Side Event: Progress and Actions to Protect from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment 22 June 2019 OCHA Fund for investigations into sexual exploitation, abuse, and sexual harassment Hello everyone! The United States did not participate in the negotiation of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration (GCM), objected to its adoption, and is not bound by any of the commitments or outcomes stemming from the GCM process or contained in the GCM itself. UNITED NATIONS E/C.20/2020/23/Add.1 Economic and Social Council 3 August 2020 Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management Tenth session New York, 5 – 7 August 2020 Item 3 of the provisional agenda* Strengthening of geospatial information management Strengthening of geospatial information management Note by the Secretariat 23 January 2020, New York, U.S.A – The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the United Nations Institute of Training and Research (UNITAR) New York Office kicked of its year of trainings for 2020 organizing jointly with the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) a one-day orientation course for the members of the Council. Many of the events are based on or relate to IASC products (see background documentation of each event). Its current president is Munir Akram, who has been in office since 23 July 2020. In short, there is no international right to abortion, nor is there any duty on the part of States to finance or facilitate abortion. With the support of the ECOSOC Bureau and the ECOSOC membership, the Council continued its important work despite all the challenges during its 2020 session. Members The High-level Political Forum in July 2020 under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) follows the theme "Accelerated action and transformative pathways: realizing the decade of action and delivery for sustainable development ".. It is a role that allows creativity and is really important for advertising events and information. 25 July 2019: The UN Economic and Social Commission (ECOSOC) launched its 2020 session, electing Mona Juul of Norway to serve as President. The United States maintains the sovereign right to facilitate or restrict access to its territory, in accordance with its national laws and policies, subject to our existing international obligations. The HAS provides a key opportunity for Member States, the United Nations system, development actors, the private sector and other humanitarian partners to discuss emerging and pressing humanitarian issues. India is currently a member and its term expires in December 2020. As the name suggests, my role involves all things mammal! We advocate for effective and principled humanitarian action by all, for all. Statement on the Proposed Resolution for the 2020 ECOSOC Humanitarian Affairs Segment The United States welcomes the opportunity to express our views and positions on the Humanitarian Affairs Segment (HAS) resolution put forward for consideration by the Chair. 10:00 - 12:30 pm (EST) - ECOSOC Event on the Transition from Relief to Development: 10:00 - 12:30 pm  (EST) - High-Level Panel: 1:00 – 2:30 pm  (EST) - High-Level Event: 10:00- 12:30 pm (EST) - High-Level Panel: 10:00 – 12:30 pm  (EST) - High-Level Panel: 2:30- 4:00 pm (EST) - Closing of the Segment. Events often include bat walks and small mammal trapping but other mammal events we’ve had include a seal trip and a trip to the Cornwall beaver project – it’s up to the mammal rep what they would like to run! Originally scheduled to convene from 1-2 April 2020, the Forum was postponed due to COVID-19. By United States Mission to the United Nations | 2 June, 2020 | Topics: Exclude, Highlights | Tags: Archive 2017-2021, United States Mission to the United Nations. We appreciate the Chair’s efforts during negotiations of this resolution to bring delegations to consensus under unprecedented circumstances. India also contributed to shaping the ECOSOC agenda." 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ECOSOC Presidency is for a one-year term. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the present restrictions on holding in-person meetings at the United Nations Headquarters, the 2020 HAS will proceed as a fully virtual meeting. And finally, Operative Paragraph 4 lacks the term “voluntary” with regard to technology transfer. All sessions (with the exception of side events) will be broadcast live on UN WebTV. — ANI (@ANI) July 17, 2020. 01.02.2021. U.S.

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