International Day Against Colonialism in All Its Forms and Manifestations

The Special Committee on the Situation with regard to the Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples is also known as the Special Committee on Decolonization, or C-24. Question of the Falkland Islands (Malvinas) The C-24 annually reviews the list of Non-Self-Governing Territories to which the Declaration is applicable. It also hears statements from representatives of the Non-Self-Governing Territories at its annual sessions, dispatches visiting missions to Non-Self-Governing Territories and annually organizes regional seminars. Related Sites and Documents;  Special Committee on Decolonization website  &  Organization of Work . Watch the (9th plenary meeting) Special Committee on Decolonization (C-24) - 2026 session! General Assembly

The Special Committee on the Situation with regard to the Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples is also known as the Special Committee on Decolonization, or C-24. (Continued) Special Committee decision of 16 June 2025 concerning Puerto Rico: hearing of petitioners. The C-24 annually reviews the list of Non-Self-Governing Territories to which the Declaration is applicable. It also hears statements from representatives of the Non-Self-Governing Territories at its annual sessions, dispatches visiting missions to Non-Self-Governing Territories and annually organizes regional seminars. Related Sites and Documents:  Special Committee on Decolonization website  &  Organization of Work . Watch the (8th plenary meeting) Special Committee on Decolonization (C-24) - 2026 session! General Assembly

The Special Committee on the Situation with regard to the Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples is also known as the Special Committee on Decolonization, or C-24. Question of Guam. Question of Montserrat. Question of New Caledonia. Question of Pitcairn. Question of Saint Helena. Question of the Turks and Caicos Islands. Question of the United States Virgin Islands. The C-24 annually reviews the list of Non-Self-Governing Territories to which the Declaration is applicable. It also hears statements from representatives of the Non-Self-Governing Territories at its annual sessions, dispatches visiting missions to Non-Self-Governing Territories and annually organizes regional seminars. Related Sites and Documents:  Special Committee on Decolonization website  &  Organization of Work . Watch (4th plenary meeting) Special Committee on Decolonization (C-24) - 2026 session! General Assembly

The Special Committee on the Situation with regard to the Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples is also known as the Special Committee on Decolonization, or C-24. Dissemination of information on decolonization. Information from Non-Self-Governing Territories transmitted under Article 73 e of the Charter of the United Nations. Question of sending visiting and special missions to Territories. Question of Gibraltar. Question of Tokelau. Question of American Samoa. Question of Anguilla. Question of Bermuda. Question of the British Virgin Islands. Question of the Cayman Islands. Question of French Polynesia. The C-24 annually reviews the list of Non-Self-Governing Territories to which the Declaration is applicable. It also hears statements from representatives of the Non-Self-Governing Territories at its annual sessions, dispatches visiting missions to Non-Self-Governing Territories and annually organizes regional seminars. Re...

   The Special Committee on the Situation with regard to the Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples is also known as the Special Committee on Decolonization, or C-24. Related Sites and Documents:  Special Committee on Decolonization website  &  Organization of Work Watch the (2nd Plenary meeting) Special Committee on Decolonization (C-24) - 2026 session! General Assembly

   The Special Committee on the Situation with regard to the Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples is also known as the Special Committee on Decolonization, or C-24. Opening of the meeting [Opening remarks to be delivered by the Chef de Cabinet, Courtenay Rattray on behalf of the Secretary-General] Election of the Chair Adoption of the agenda Election of other officers Organization of work - A/AC.109/2026/L.1, A/AC.109/2026/L.2/Rev.1 2026 Caribbean regional seminar Other matters The C-24 annually reviews the list of Non-Self-Governing Territories to which the Declaration is applicable. It also hears statements from representatives of the Non-Self-Governing Territories at its annual sessions, dispatches visiting missions to Non-Self-Governing Territories and annually organizes regional seminars. Related Sites and Documents: Special Committee on Decolonization website  &  Organization of Work . Watch the...

In the UN Charter , a Non-Self-Governing Territory is defined as a territory “whose people have not yet attained a full measure of self-government.” In 1946, several UN Member States identified a number of territories under their administration that were not self-governing and placed them on a UN list . As a result of the decolonization process over the years, most of the territories were removed from the list. Join us to celebrate the  Non-Self-Governing Territories week !

When the United Nations was founded in 1945, some 750 million people, nearly a third of the world's population, lived in Territories that were dependent on colonial Powers. Today, fewer than 2 million people live under colonial rule in the 17 remaining non-self-governing territories . The wave of decolonization, which changed the face of the planet, was born with the UN and represents the world body’s first great success. Learn more about the  Issues of Decolonization

  Since the United Nations was established in 1945, more than 80 former colonies have gained their independence. Today, the United Nations assists 17 Non-Self-Governing Territories across the globe. The Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs supports the work of the United Nations General Assembly , particularly its Special Committee on Decolonization , in the eradication of colonialism.