BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 13. The Islamic
Republic of Iran has been elected as Vice-Chair of the 65th session
of the United Nations Commission for Social Development during the
Commission’s 64th session, Trend reports.
Iran's representative Abbas Tajik has assumed the position of
one of the commission's vice chairs. The appointment will be valid
for one year. The decision was made by acclamation (without a vote
unless there are objections).
The key themes of the forthcoming session will focus on
advancing democracy, gender equality, and non-violence, issues that
critics argue stand in contrast to Iran's domestic policies
concerning women’s rights.
The United Nations Commission for Social Development (CSocD)
acts as the principal advisory body to the Economic and Social
Council (ECOSOC) on social policy and development matters.
Initially established in 1946 to guide on general social welfare
issues, its mandate underwent significant expansion following the
1995 World Summit for Social Development in Copenhagen.
Comprising 46 member states, each elected for a four-year term,
the Commission is also renowned for its active engagement with
civil society. It organizes an annual Civil Society Forum, offering
non-governmental organizations the opportunity to shape high-level
policy discussions.
