Pakistan secures membership of three key United Nations Bodies

Foreign OfficePakistan secures membership of three key United Nations Bodies

In elections held at the United Nations headquarters in New York, Pakistan has secured the membership of three key UN bodies – the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ); the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW); and the Commission on Population and Development (CPD).

These Commissions play a pivotal role in enhancing international cooperation on various social and economic issues.

The elections were conducted at the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), a 54-member principal organ of the UN. Pakistan’s election to CCPCJ and CPD was by the unanimous endorsement of all ECOSOC members.

In the balloting to elect CSW members, Pakistan received 50 votes. Pakistan will assume the membership of these three Commissions starting from January 1, 2022.

Pakistan’s simultaneous election to these three important Commissions is a reflection of the international community’s confidence in Pakistan’s active role and constructive contributions at the United Nations.

Through its membership of these Commissions, in line with their respective mandates and Pakistan’s commitment to cooperative multilateralism, Pakistan will continue to foster international cooperation for combating transnational organised crime and improving efficiency and fairness of criminal justice administration systems; promote gender equality and women empowerment; and support initiatives aimed at assisting countries in developing their capacity to produce and analyze population data and information.

Must read

Recent News

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Pakistan today on a two-day official visit and he will hold meetings with civil and military leadership of Pakistan. This is his first visit to Pakistan after Israel attacked Iran in response to Iranian attack on certain Israeli cities. His meetings with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister / Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar are confirmed. Foreign Minister Araghchi will hold consultations on the situation in the Middle East and Pakistan-Iran bilateral relations. This visit provides an important opportunity to advance cooperation and dialogue between Pakistan and Iran on a wide range of areas including trade, economic, energy and security.

Iranian FM Araghchi and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar showed commitment to work jointly in...

0
Islamabad, Pakistan: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar while addressing a joint presser showed their commitment to...

Active community engagement is central for stronger ties between Pakistan and the UAE, believes...

0
Islamabad, Pakistan: "One of the challenges we face is that a segment of people misuse tourist visas to seek jobs illegally, or, in some...

Tenure enhancement of Services Chiefs brings Independence of Military

0
Islamabad, Pakistan: The recent Amendment to the Services Act by the Parliament has been well received by people from all walks of life especially...

The power of the Parliament ensures the continuity of strategic policies

0
Islamabad, Pakistan: The Parliament on Monday confirmed its supremacy by adopting much-needed bills for extending the tenures of all armed services chiefs from three...
blast in jacobabad

Six Khwarij sent to hell in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province

0
Monitoring Desk: On the night of 3/4 November, Six TTP terrorists (officially known as Khwarij) were killed in two separate engagements in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa...
Advertisement