Committee on Social Development

The Committee on Social Development addresses the following issues:

• Review the regional implementation of the internationally agreed goals and commitments on social development;
• Assess population and development trends, including international migration and its impact on development;
• Address issues of inequality and promote the social inclusion of youth, persons with disabilities, older persons and other vulnerable social groups;
• Promote gender equality and women’s empowerment; and
• Strengthen social protection and health systems.