Special Political and Decolonization (Fourth Committee)
Fourth Committee
The Special Political and Decolonization Committee (Fourth Committee) considers a broad range of issues covering a cluster of five decolonization-related agenda items, the effects of atomic radiation, questions relating to information, a comprehensive review of the question of peacekeeping operations as well as a review of special political missions, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), the Report of the Special Committee on Israeli Practices and International cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space. In addition to these annual items, the Committee also considers the items on Assistance in mine action, and University for peace biennially and triennially respectively.
Webcast
In line with General Assembly resolution 66/246, the formal meetings of the Fourth Committee are webcast live on UN Web TV.
Live coverage of the formal meetings is available in the six UN official languages plus the original language of the speaker.
Archive videos are also available on a dedicated Committee page.
Electronic Resources
The Fourth Committee is taking part in the implementation of "PaperSmart" meetings arrangement as a way of modernizing the working methods of the General Assembly and as a means of promoting sustainability and cost-effectiveness.