United Nations 62nd Session of the Commission for Social Development
On February 6th, 2024, CLAN and @MATES4Kids had the opportunity to virtually present at the United Nations 62nd Session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD62). The topic of the presentation was 'Newborn Screening: Promoting Equitable Healthcare for Every Child Regardless of Economic Status', addressing the concurrent challenge of 'The Influence of Digital Transformation on Inclusive Growth and Development: A Path to Achieving Social Justice'.
CLAN, @MATES4Kids, and representatives from Lehigh University showcased experts from around the world, sharing their successes and insights related to Newborn Screening.
The event will take place virtually from 4:45-6:00 pm New York/EST on 6 February 2024 (8:45-10:00 am AEDT 7 February 2024). Please register here.
CLAN, @MATES4Kids, and representatives from Lehigh University showcased experts from around the world, sharing their successes and insights related to Newborn Screening.
The event will take place virtually from 4:45-6:00 pm New York/EST on 6 February 2024 (8:45-10:00 am AEDT 7 February 2024). Please register here.
View the recording of our virtual side event here!
Many thanks to our speakers from Indonesia, Mexico, Sri Lanka and the International Society of Neonatal Screening (ISNS) for their wonderful presentations. |
View our Official Event Report here!
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View Nikki's verbal statement here!
CLAN Youth Representative and Lehigh University student Nikki Pasterczyk delivers a powerful verbal statement at the 62nd UN Commission for Social Development on 12 February 2024, advocating for urgent and universal scaling of Newborn Screening so that we #LeaveNoChildBehind. |
What is the United Nations 62nd Commission for Social Development?
The 62nd session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD62) will focus on fostering social development and social justice through social policies to accelerate progress on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and to achieve the overarching goal of poverty eradication. The Commission will also commemorate the thirtieth anniversary of the International Year of the Family. The Commission will take place from 5 to 14 February 2024, in Conference Room 4 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The CSocD62 will be broadcasted here.
For more information, visit the official website.
What was presented?
CLAN was approved to host a side event at CSocD62 and connected with members of the @MATES4Kids Network to focus on the important role Newborn Screening must play in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. CLAN notes that NBS is universally available in high-income countries (HICs), but not yet available at all in the majority of lower-income countries. Specific efforts are required to scale NBS internationally, and redress the preventable child mortality and morbidity that occurs as a result of this inequity.
This side event seeks to contribute to efforts to scale NBS internationally by:
- Raising awareness – the event showcased the successes of NBS champions in lower-income settings, and highlighted the urgent need for collective action to further scale NBS to protect and promote the rights of newborns with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) that can be diagnosed early, such that appropriate treatment can be initiated and the children ultimately supported to achieve their full potential in life.
- Promoting networking – NBS advocates and champions had the opportunity to connect and share their stories and insights.
- Sharing resources – presentations and shared resources will be made available for ongoing access on the WHO’s Knowledge Action Portal in the @MATES4Kids Community of Practice.
Read our CSocD62 written statement here.
This report, submitted in December 2023, focuses on the current gaps in core social services that hamper social development and social justice, and particularly emphasises the importance of rights-based approaches, Universal Health Coverage and protection of families from out of pocket health expenditures that result in extreme poverty. CLAN’s submission highlights the import role Newborn Screening must play in achieving social development
and justice for all.
Find a full list of CSocD62 side events here.
Following the event, a video and report will be made available on the @MATES4Kids platform on the WHO KAP.
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Click here to watch 'Scaling Newborn Screening to Save Lives: An Interview with Indonesian Minister of Health'.
Many thanks to the Hon Budi G Sadikin, Minister of Health for the Republic of Indonesia, and Elizabeth Page, New Colombo Plan Scholar with YKAG (Yayasan Kesehatan Anak Global) and CLAN (Caring & Living As Neighbours) for the great interview highlighting Indonesia's incredible milestones in their journey to scale Newborn Screening nationally and reduce preventable child mortality. |
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