Guidelines for ngos in general and special consultative status with the united nations economic and social council ecosoc ngo branch, office for ecosoc support and coordination, desa. Growing womens economic empowerment 1 recalling the followup to the fourth world conference on women, economic and social council ecosoc 2 resolution 19966 1996, and ecosoc resolution 199631 1996, 3 4 highlighting ecosoc resolution 2018 20, in which the commission on the status of women is. Open letter to ecosoc regarding the committee on ngos. The ecosoc statute for nongovernmental organisations. The practice and procedures of the committee should thus be uniformly applied, apolitical, fair. Economic and social council the secretarygeneral has received the following statement, which is being circulated in accordance with paragraphs 36 and 37 of economic and social council resolution 199631. The new ecosoc overview of functions and working methods. Ecosoc special event on philanthropy and the global public health agenda achieving sustainable development and promoting development cooperation dialogues at the economic and social council more. The present statement is issued without formal editing. The consultative relationship with ecosoc is governed by ecosoc resolution 199631, which outlines the eligibility requirements for consultative status, rights and obligations of ngos in consultative status, procedures for the withdrawal or suspension of consultative status, the role and functions of the ecosoc committee on ngos, and the. The organization shall be concerned with matters falling within the competence of the economic and social council and its subsidiary bodies.
Ecosoc resolution 199631 provides consultation mechanism in accordance with the level of relevance of the activities of the ngo applying for the status with. United nations civil society participation consultative. As the parent body, ecosoc must ensure that the practice and procedures of the committee are in keeping with the principles, spirit and purpose of ecosoc resolution 1996 31, and in strict compliance with international human rights standards. Nongovernmental organizations ngos and national human rights institutions nhris can be accredited to participate in the human rights councils sessions as observers. Consultative relationship between the united nations and nongovernmental organisations. Consultative relationship between the united nations and nongovernmental organizations. By 1996, over ngos were granted consultative status, and by the year 2000, there were 2050. Ecosoc resolution 1296 xliv 23 may 1968 the economic and social council.
The economic and social council ecosoc may act unlawfully if it accepts ngo committee recommendations related to the accreditation of a group of turkish ngos and ngos until recently based in turkey. General assembly resolution 681 contains the most farreaching reform of the economic and social council t in over a decade. There are 4 organizations in general consultative status, 3,974 in special consultative status and 973 on the roster. Calls for the full implementation of the programme by january 1996, and requests that a report confirming its implementation be submitted to the economic and social council at its. Resolution 199631, the resolution that governs the obtainment of ecosoc. In all cases, such consultations may be arranged on the request of the organization. The commission on crime prevention and criminal justice. Resolution adopted by the economic and social council on 6 july 2017 on the recommendation of the commission on science and technology for development e201731 201721. The consultative status is a phrase whose use can be traced to the founding of the united.
Its first application was in the resumed session of the committee on ngos 2630 august 1996, which is currently chaired by fidel coloma chile. United nations civil society participation consultative status. The economic and social council ecosoc deals with economic, social, cultural and health matters as well as human rights and fundamental freedoms. Representatives from major groups and other stakeholders interested in participating in the hlpf must be affiliated with properly accredited nongovernmental organizations, in accordance with ecosoc resolution 1996 31 governing the consultative relationship between the united nations and nongovernmental organizations. Ishr was concerned that registration was being considered a prerequisite for accreditation, when ecosoc resolution 199631 which establishes the ngo committees mandate only requires an applicant to attest that is has been in existence for at least two years. Programme in the programme budget for the biennium 1996 1997. World association of nongovernmental organizations ngo. Part i principles to be applied in the establishment of consultative relations. This resolution outlines and underpins the rulebook and procedures describing and defining the consultative association. The secretariat shall transmit such applications to the first forthcoming session of wp.
List of organizations with consultative status to the. Microsoft word ngo letter for ecosoc cmm 19 july 2017. Ecosoc resolution 1996 31 came into effect immediately upon adoption by ecosoc. Resolution 199631 49th plenary meeting 25 july 1996 1996 31. Representatives from major groups and other stakeholders interested in participating in the hlpf must be affiliated with properly accredited nongovernmental organizations, in accordance with ecosoc resolution 199631 governing the consultative relationship between the united nations and nongovernmental organizations. Resolution 199631 49th plenary meeting 25 july 1996 199631. The consultative relationship with ecosoc is governed by council resolution 199631, which outlines the eligibility requirements for consultative status, rights and obligations of ngos in consultative status, procedures for the withdrawal or suspension of consultative status, the role and functions of the ecosoc committee on ngos. Ecosoc and the united nations once every four years, known as quadrennial reports, as per ecosoc resolution 199631. Committee on ngos directly reports to ecosoc on the procedural and substantive matters raised by csos. Ecosoc consists of 54 members, 18 of which are elected each year by the general assembly for a threeyear term. Annex i ecosoc resolution 199631 consultative relationship between the united nations and nongovernmental organizations part vii participation of nongovernmental organizations in international conferences convened by the united nations and their preparatory process operative paragraph 44 44.
Participation of voluntary groups in united nations system. This document has been posted online by the united nations department for policy coordination and. As of july 2018, there are a total of 5,081 organizations in consultative status with ecosoc. The consultative relationship with ecosoc is governed by ecosoc resolution 1996 31, which outlines the eligibility requirements for consultative status, rights and obligations of ngos in consultative status, procedures for the withdrawal or suspension of consultative status, the role and functions of the ecosoc committee on ngos, and the. Assessment of the progress made in the implementation of and followup to the outcomes of the world summit on the information society the economic and social council.
Economic and social council the secretarygeneral has received the following statement, which is being circulated in accordance with paragraphs 36 and 37 of economic and social council resolution 1996 31. Recalling its resolution s 199424 of 26 july 1994, 19952 of 3 july 1995, 1996 47 of 26 july 1996 and 199752 of 23 july 1997, noting with great concern the accelerating spread of human immunodeficiency virus hiv which has already infected millions of people worldwide and the resulting increase in cases of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Under ecosoc resolution 1996 31, ngos in general and special consultative. These categories are based on the type of ngo, its membership, and the extent to which their activities are related to the work of ecosoc referred to as the council in the text of the resolution. In keeping with these requirements, your organization. Resolution 199631 in e199696, page 53 since 2012, ecosoc resolutions have been issued as individual. Report of the commission on crime prevention and criminal justice on its fifth session and provisional agenda and documentation for the sixth session of the commission. This relationship with ecosoc is governed today by ecosoc resolution 199631 pdf. From 1946 to 1950, ngo participation rights were acquired on a piecemeal basis.
Part ii principles governing the nature of the consultative. This right is affirmed by the council on its website 2 and in its 3practical guide for ngo participants. Resolution 1915 org75 in 1975, the resolution adopted during the organizational session was identified by the designation org75. Ecosoc granted the league of women voters of the united states one of the 41 non governmental organizations with consultative status. Recalling its resolution s 199424 of 26 july 1994, 19952 of 3 july 1995, 199647 of 26 july 1996 and 199752 of 23 july 1997, noting with great concern the accelerating spread of human immunodeficiency virus hiv which has already infected millions of people worldwide and the resulting increase in cases of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Consultative relationship between the united nations and nongovernmental organizations the economic and social council, recalling article 71 of the charter of the united nations, recalling also its resolution 199380 of 30 july 1993, in which it requested a. Invites the secretarygeneral to inform all member states, relevant specialized agencies and other. Ecosoc resolution 199631 of 1996 defines the principles, eligibility requirements, rules, procedures, obligations, and responsibilities for ngos and. Report of the commission on crime prevention and criminal justice on its eighth session and provisional agenda and documentation for the ninth session of the commission.
Also requests the secretarygeneral to transmit the present resolution to all governments for consideration and implementation. Annex i ecosoc resolution 199631 consultative relationship. Ecosoc may act unlawfully if it accepts ngo committee. Consultative relationship between the united nations and non governmental organizations the economic and social council, recalling article 71 of the charter of the united nations, recalling also its resolution 199380 of 30 july 1993, in which it. United nations department of economic and social affairs.
Background brief osgood center for international studies. Resolution 199631 creates three categories for ngos with different rights of participation for each category. It should be noted that the details of the current participatory rights for the ngos are envisaged on ecosoc resolution 199631. As the parent body, ecosoc must ensure that the practice and procedures of the committee are in keeping with the principles, spirit and purpose of ecosoc resolution 199631, and in strict compliance with international human rights standards. For nearly three decades, consultation by ecosoc with ngos was governed by resolution 1296 xliv of 23 may 1968. Since 1978, the number of the resolution follows the year. Growing womens economic empowerment 1 recalling the followup to the fourth world conference on women, economic and social council ecosoc 2 resolution 19966 1996, and ecosoc resolution 199631 1996, 3 4 highlighting ecosoc resolution 2018 20, in which the commission on the status of women is given the. Economic and social council resolution 199629 of 24 july 1996, a procedure for monitoring the. This requirement is reinforced through ecococ resolution 20084 on measures to improve the quadrennial reporting procedures. Arrangements for consultation with nongovernmental organisations.
The role of criminal law in the protection of environment. E economic and social council mediators beyond borders. International, regional and national ngos, nonprofit public or voluntary organizations are eligible to obtain consultative status. Following the passage of ecosoc 199631, the conference of nongovernmental organizations in consultative status with ecosoc congo proposed that similar arrangements be extended to the general assembly. List of organizations with consultative status to the united. Ecosoc resolution 1296 xliv in 1968 had defined the criteria and rights.
The decision recommends that the general assembly examine, at its fiftyfirst session. Resolution 1996 31 in e 1996 96, page 53 since 2012, ecosoc resolutions have been issued as individual. The rules of procedure of the economic and social council are contained in document e5715rev. Organization of the work of the sixth session of the commission on crime prevention and criminal justice. Hrc resolution 51 on institution building paragraph 3. Ecosoc will consider these recommendations during its coordination and management meeting on wednesday morning, new york time. Working with ecosoc an ngos guide to consultative status. Ecosoc resolution 199631 provides consultation mechanism in accordance with the level of relevance of the activities of the ngo applying for the status with the work of the united nations. Ecosoc special event on philanthropy and the global public health agenda achieving sustainable development and promoting development cooperation dialogues at. Following the passage of ecosoc 1996 31, the conference of nongovernmental organizations in consultative status with ecosoc congo proposed that similar arrangements be extended to the general assembly. They can address the council during interactive discussions and debates thus highlighting human rights situations around the. Lucknow accord on the adoption of uniform measures to control. Ecosoc resolution 199631which provides the mandate for.
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