social, humanitarian, and cultural committee (sochum)

The Third Committee of the General Assembly, known as the Social, Cultural, and Humanitarian Committee (SOCHUM) discusses questions relating to the advancement of women, the protection of children, indigenous issues, the treatment of refugees, the promotion of fundamental freedoms through the elimination of racism and racial discrimination, and the right to self- determination.  The Committee also addresses important social development questions such as issues related to youth, family, ageing, persons with disabilities, crime prevention, criminal justice, and international drug control.

(Information taken directly from the SOCHUM website)