In the Spotlight
“We gather today with determination, to pursue the historic mandate of the United Nations, that is, eradication of colonialism. Our work is unfinished.”
C-24 Chair Ambassador Menissa Rambally
at the C-24 Caribbean regional seminar
14 May 2024
14 May 2024
Latest developments
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The undertook a on 26-27 August 2024.
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The was adopted at the ECOSOC meeting on 24 July 2024.
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The C-24 concluded its 2024 session and adopted 22 draft resolutions without a vote and one draft resolution with a vote.
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The 2024 Caribbean Regional Seminar was held in Venezuela from 14-16 May 2024.
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The C-24 held its on 15 February 2024.
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The General Assembly adopted 21 resolutions and one decision on 7 December 2023.
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The Fourth Committee adopted a total of 21 resolutions and one decision on decolonization during the General Assembly’s 78th session.
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The Fourth International Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism (2021-2030) was declared by the General Assembly.
Secretary-General's message
“Each Territory is unique, but they all need support. Young people in particular must play a critical role in turning these challenges into opportunities.”
Ms. Josiane Ambiehl,
Chief of Decolonization Unit/DPPA,
delivering a statement
delivering a statement
on behalf of the UN Secretary-General
at the C-24 Caribbean regional seminar
14 May 2024
at the C-24 Caribbean regional seminar
14 May 2024
Women in the Territories: Highlights
- launched the in partnership with the United Nations through innovative financing for gender equality and women’s empowerment.
- In 2022, Bermuda created a to promote gender equality by advising the government on social, educational, economic, and legislative matters.
- became the first woman governor of Guam in 2019. Also in Guam, ten women were serving as senators in the territory's 15-member legislature in 2019.
