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Social integration, priority theme of the 47th Session of the Commission on Social Development

385 views · Published 4 February 2009 · 3:43 · Indexed 20 September 2026

Channel: United Nations · 2009 · News & Politics

United Nations, 4 February 2009 - The Commission for Social Development opened today its 47th Session. Ambassador Kirsti Lintonen, Permanent Representative of Finland to the UN, and Chairperson of the Session recalled during a press conference that, nearly 14 years ago, world leaders had agreed to promote social integration by fostering societies that are stable, safe and just and that are based on the promotion and protection of all human rights, as well as on non-discrimination, tolerance, respect for diversity, equality of opportunity, solidarity, security, and participation of all people, including disadvantaged and vulnerable groups and persons. Unfortunately, that solemn declaration had not fully turned into deeds on the ground since social integration had not been achieved by all. In many parts of the world, individuals faced unrest and even armed conflict, while discrimination and other human rights violations persisted in all regions. Unless swift action was taken, the current global financial, food and climate-related crises would have an adverse impact, particularly on the most vulnerable. We must not allow such marginalization, she warned.

Website for the 47th Session:
http://www.un.org/esa/socdev/csd/2009.html

View the entire press conference (Real Media, 33 minutes):
http://webcast.un.org/ramgen/ondemand/pressconference/2009/pc090204pm.rm

Social integration, priority theme of the 47th Session of the Commission on Social Development

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