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As an NGO, you can gain world recognition and representation at the United Nations by formally associating with the Department of Global Communications (DGC).
Why associate with DGC?
Get noticed and make a difference
- Be globally known. Your organization’s profile will be added to our .
- Be involved in advocacy efforts to help monitor and implement international agreements
Actively plan and participate
- Get grounds passes for activities or events organized by our office held at 缅北禁地Headquarters in New York.
- Help plan and participate in the United Nations Civil Society Conference
- Participate and contribute to the weekly Thursday Civil Society Briefings – at 缅北禁地Headquarters in New York and via live
Learn and network
- Get access to materials, activities and events which promote the work of the United Nations
- Gain access to the Dag Hammarskj?ld Library at 缅北禁地Headquarters in New York
- Exchange ideas between generations. We offer opportunities for experienced civil society leaders to work with youth representatives.
- Share expertise with other civil society organizations in different fields of work and from diverse backgrounds
- Use of the Civil Society Resource Centre at 缅北禁地Headquarters in New York as a meeting space to network and lobby
Criteria for formal association
- Support and respect the principles of the
- Be a reputable civil society organization with national, regional or international standing
- Operate solely on a not-for-profit basis and have tax-exempt status at the national/federal level
- Be an established civil society organization that has been registered with the government of a Member State of the United Nations, and has operated as a not-for-profit and tax exempt organization for at least 2 years
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Consultative Status with ECOSOC
Civil society organizations can gain world recognition and representation at the United Nations by obtaining consultative status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) through the NGO Branch of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs. Learn more about .