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ECOSOC 80th Anniversary
On 23 January, UNPA will issue a $3.15 definitive stamp to mark the 80th Anniversary of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
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 from the outset.
For eight decades, ECOSOC has provided a unique platform where Member States, the UN system, civil society and other stakeholders come together to address the world’s most pressing challenges. From post-war recovery and decolonization to climate change, inequality and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, ECOSOC has helped guide international responses and foster collective action for a more just, sustainable and peaceful world.