On the special occasion of the?80th anniversary of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), marking eight decades of global service, we are pleased to invite you to a special meeting entitled?¡°¡±, to be held on 23 January 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m in the ECOSOC Chamber at United Nations Headquarters. The event will be broadcast via .
The special meeting will celebrate ECOSOC¡¯s many milestone achievements in improving people¡¯s lives around the world. Established in 1945 by the Charter of the United Nations, ECOSOC held its first meeting on 23 January 1946. Its mandate - to coordinate the economic, social, and cultural activities of the United Nations and promote international cooperation and development - has placed it at the heart of advancing the principles of the UN Charter. Multilateralism, inclusivity, and global solidarity have been central to ECOSOC¡¯s mission.?
The event will feature a performance by the City Symphony Orchestra of New York, followed by an official opening of the event and a high-level interactive discussion on ¡°ECOSOC at 80: Renewing Multilateralism and Global Solidarity for a Sustainable Future¡±. The commemoration of ECOSOC at 80 aims to highlight ECOSOC¡¯s contributions and legacy to sustainable development and global governance over the past eight decades; reaffirm Member States¡¯ commitment to strengthening multilateralism and solidarity; and celebrate ECOSOC as a forum for inclusive engagement and dialogue.
Your participation would greatly enhance the significance of this event, which will bring together Member States, UN system, academia, and civil society.
