Theme of the ECOSOC Operational Activities for Development Segment (23-25 May 2023): Guiding United Nations development system's support in response to interlinked crises and to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals

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Theme of the ECOSOC Operational Activities for Development Segment (23-25 May 2023): Guiding United Nations development system's support in response to interlinked crises and to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals

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The global ageing population has become a critical issue, and governments worldwide have been challenged to address the various social, economic, and health-related issues that come with population ageing. In this regard, the Open- Ended Working Group on Ageing (OEWG-A) has been established and mandated to consider the existing international framework of the human rights of older persons and consider and report on what should go into a new international legal instrument on older persons' rights.

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The aim of this open debate is to facilitate a deeper understanding of the contribution of socioeconomic factors in promoting social cohesion, peace and stability or, conversely, in triggering conflict, including the resurgence of unconstitutional changes of government in Africa and beyond.  

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Increasing gender equality in water is crucial in light of the global commitments in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

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United Nations Conference on the Midterm Comprehensive Review of the Implementation of the Objectives of the International Decade for Action, "Water for Sustainable Development", 2018–2028 (22-24 March 2023)

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The 1992 Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes, known as the Water Convention, has proven to be a unique global legal and institutional framework for transboundary water cooperation. Iraq is among over 20 countries worldwide in the process of joining the Convention.

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Report of the Economic and Social Council - Item 9 (A/77/3); note by the Secretary-General (A/77/154)

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Vote on Draft Resolution A/HRC/51/L.11 - "Promoting international cooperation to support national mechanisms for implementation, reporting and follow-up" - Submitted by Paraguay, Brazil - ADOPTED without a vote

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Hybrid press briefing by Ambassador Michel Xavier Biang, Permanent Representative of Gabon and President of the Security Council for the month of October 2022. He will brief reporters on the Council's programme for the month.  

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