It deals with human rights, humanitarian affairs and social matters.

The Third Committee meets every year in early October and aims to finish its work by the end of November.

As in previous sessions, an important part of the work of the committee will focus on the examination of human rights questions, including reports of the special procedures of the Human Rights Council which was established in 2006.

The work of the committee focuses on human rights, humanitarian affairs and social issues.

In addition, it also considers issues relating to:[1] The work of the Third Committee begins in early October and is usually finished by the end of November.