On February 15, 2013, concluding its 51st session, UN’s Commission for Social Development (CSocD) approved five draft resolutions for adoption by the Economic and Social Council, covering a range of issues pivotal to the promotion of societies rooted in respect for the dignity of every individual, from youth and disability, to ageing and African development. Several of the texts approved highlighted the critical importance of empowering people and of their participation in advancing social development. To view all the documents and archived webcast of the session, please visit: http://social.un.org/index/CommissionforSocialDevelopment/Sessions/2013.aspx or upload the PDF document attached.