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United Nations Non-Governmental Liaison Service
The United Nations Non-Governmental Liaison Service (NGLS) is a
jointly financed, interagency unit supported by 16 UN system agencies,
programs and departments and a number of bilateral sponsors. Its
aim is to foster and promote greater mutual understanding, dialogue
and cooperation between the UN system and NGOs. NGLS has offices
in Geneva and New York.
NGLS works with NGOs on an informal basis. While it cooperates closely
with many interantiaonl NGOs in consultative status in the UN, NGLS
has no rsponsbilities or procedures for official registraiton or
recognition of NGOs within the UN system. Rather it provideds information,
advice, guidance and various forms of support to NGOs that wish
to be more involved in the UN system's deliberations.
NGLS has a broad information outreach and publications program which
includes:
Go Between, NGLS's monthly newsletter on UN and
NGO news
The NGLS Handbook of UN agencies working in economic
and social development
The E&D File, Briefing Papers on environmental
and sustainable development topics.
Address
Geneva Office
Palais des Nations
CH-1211 Geneva 10
Tel: 917.2076
Fax: 917.0049
E-mail: ngls@unctad.org
CONGO: The Conference of NGOs
The Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship to the Economic
and Social Council of the United Nations (CONGO) assists the various
non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that have consultative status
at the United Nations. It works on behalf of NGOs to develop that
status and to improve their relationship and cooperation with the
United Nations. CONGO does not take positions on substantive matters,
but its NGO Committees provide fora for discussion of the range
of issues under debate at the United Nations. There are currently
NGO Committees on aging, disarmament, human rights, narcotics, shelter
and community, Indigenous peoples, the status of women, and other
topics. The Conference also organizes NGO events related to major
United Nations Conferences such as at the Social Development Conference
in Copenhagen or the World Conference on Women in Beijing.
Address
Office of the Director General
Palais des Nations
Room 153
1211 Geneva 10
Tel: 917.1881
Fax: 917.0373
Mandat International - Welcome Center for NGOs and Delegations
The Welcome Center for Non-Governmental Organizations and Delegations
aims to encourage the participation of non-governmental delegates
at international conferences held in Geneva and to create a place
of meeting and exchange between delegates of different geographical
regions. The center helps inform delegates about conferences in
Geneva, and procedures for participation. It offers support and
advice in public international law, and it can provide affordable
lodging for up to 30 people. Priority is given to delegates coming
from the Least Developed Countries (LDC's). The center is housed
in the former home of William Rappard, who helped shape Geneva's
role as an international center.
Internet
www.mandint.org
Address
Mandat International
William Rappard House
31, chemin William Rappard
CH-1293 Bellevue
Tel: 959.8855
Fax: 959.8851
E-mail info @mandint.org
Federation of International Institutions in Geneva (FIIG)
Established in June 1929 by 39 nongovernmental international organizations,
the FIIG aims to promote the common interests of its members in
relation to their activity in Geneva and to resolve problems which
may arise out of this activity. It maintains relations and consults
with the authorities of the Swiss Confederation and the Canton and
City of Geneva on all matters of interest to its members, especially
taxation, social and juridical questions, employment, establishment
and accommodation. In early 2000, the FIIG had 120 member organizations.
Address
Federation of International Institutions in Geneva
CIC Case 20
ch-1211 Geneva 20
Tel: 733.6717
Fax: 734.7082
Internet
www.geneva-international.org
Geneva Welcome Center
The Geneva Welcome Center also provides support for NGOs wishing
to set up an office in the Geneva area. See the the Geneva
Welcome Center Chapter.
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