ECOSOC

The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) is one of the principal organs of the UN and has 54 members which are elected by the General Assembly. The ECOSOC coordinates all the economic, social, and other related aspects of all the UN specialized agencies, functional commissions and regional commissions.

It serves as the central forum for the discussion of social and economic issues, formulating policy recommendations for Member States and the UN, and is responsible for the following:

• ·         promoting higher standards of living, full employment, and economic and social progress

• ·         identifying solutions to international economic, social and health problems

• ·         facilitating international cultural and educational cooperation

• ·         encouraging universal respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.

In exercising its authority, ECOSOC consults with academics, business sector representatives, and more that 3200 registered non-governmental organisations. The Council meets once every year for a four week session in July, alternating between New York and Geneva.

GISMUN Economic and Social Council Topics

1. Integrating and coordinating a response to the Zika outbreak
2. The question of the future livelihood of refugees
3. The issue of the rising drug traffic in South America and East Asia