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How does the UN incorporate NGOs?
Written by Tom Fries
Through this website, you can get an idea of how the nine different commissions subsidiary to ECOSOC incorporate (or exclude) NGOs from their work. Read more
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How an NGO becomes part of the UN’s deliberative process
Written by Tom Fries
This website gives an overview of the current workings of the Committee on NGOs, which approves and denies consultative status for new NGOs. Read more
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NGOs taking part in UN deliberations
Written by Tom Fries
This website gives a basic numeric overview of NGO participation at the UN. Read more
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Amnesty International and the UN: an animation
Written by Tom Fries
NGOs are actively involved with the largest multilaterals, often working to support or oppose major initiatives. This video by Amnest International is in support of a step that would give individuals a voice in protecting their economic, social and cultural rights.
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Why civil society matters
Written by Tom Fries
Stuart Etherington, writing in the Guardian, gives a great overview of why “civil society is an essential part of a truly vital world”. Read more
