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United Nations and Decolonization: Past to Present

This animation video, produced in accordance with the mandate for dissemination of information on decolonization, highlights the UN’s path of decolonization since 1945, especially its commitment in eradicating colonialism towards our common future.

 

Since the birth of the United Nations, more than 80 former colonies comprising some 750 million people have gained independence. At present, 17 Non-Self-Governing Territories (NSGTs) across the globe remain on the list of Non-Self-Governing Territories, home to nearly 2 million people. Thus, the process of decolonization is not complete. 

Completing this mandate will require a continuing dialogue among the administering Powers, the Special Committee on the Situation with regard to the Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence of Colonial Countries and Peoples (also known as the "Special Committee on Decolonization" or the "C-24") and the peoples of the Non-Self-Governing Territories, in accordance with the relevant United Nations resolutions on decolonization.

 
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In the Spotlight

“It is my sincere commitment to uphold the principles and objectives of our mandate and to ensure that the eradication of colonialism remains a priority of the United Nations.”

Assistant Secretary-General Mr. Miroslav Jen?a,
C-24 Chair Ambassador Menissa Rambally, and
Under-Secretary-General Mr. Movses Abelian,
at the opening session of the Decolonization Committee (C-24)
13 February 2025

 

 

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Secretary-General's message

“I urge all involved to strengthen dialogue towards achieving decolonization. Constructive discussions among all are essential to eradicating colonialism.”

The Chef de Cabinet, Mr. Courtenay Rattray,
delivering a statement on behalf of the
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of the Decolonization Committee (C-24)
13 February 2025
 
 
 

Women in the Territories: Highlights

  • Saint Helena : 40 per cent of the 15 seats are held by women, including the Deputy Speaker. 
  • In the Cayman Islands Government, the is the focal point for gender mainstreaming and is responsible for sector-specific gender training, public education efforts, and gender-awareness training.
  • In the British Virgin Islands, the 2022-2023  was led by Mrs. Lisa Penn-Lettsome and included women as 47 percent of its Commissioners.
     

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