“Empowering individuals and social groups requires a comprehensive set of policies and institutions. From education and health care to economic and social policy, activities that seek to empower people are expected to increase opportunities and improve people’s quality of life”, said Ms. Larysa Belskaya, Vice-Chair of the Commission’s Bureau. Promoting empowerment of people will be at the core when the Commission for Social Development convenes for its 51st session. Chaired by Ms. … [Read more...]