(14th plenary meeting) Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations, 2026 resumed session, Economic and Social Council

Good morning, colleagues.
First, I would like to apologize for this delay because of a technical glitch.
I declare open the 2026 resume session of the committee on non governmental organizations and call to order the 14th meeting.
Distinguished delegates, ladies and gentlemen, NGO representatives, it is a great pleasure to welcome you back to the 2026 resume session of the committee after a productive regular session in January, February.
I look forward to working with you all in the coming days.
I should like to extend my warm welcome to the members of the committee as well as observers and to all those participating in our meeting in person or observing the proceedings of the committee on UN web TV.
My special greetings also to all civil society representatives engaged in our work, including the representatives of the non governmental organizations who are attending this session.
And those who will participate in the interactive sessions that are scheduled for from 5:00 to 6:00 P.M.
Every day.
This committee serves as an important entry point for NGOs to engage with and contribute to the work of the United Nations.
By recommending the granting of consultative status to NGOs, the committee facilitates their access and participation to EcoSoc and its subsidiary bodies, as well as to many United Nations meetings.
Through the review of adriana reports, the committee monitors the important engagement of NGOs with the United Nations.
Distinguished delegates for this session, we have a total of 102 new applications for consultative status, and 361 applications deferred from previous sessions of the committee, which brings the total number of applications for our consideration to 463.
In addition to the applications, the committee has before it two new requests for reclassifications and one deferred request for merger, 547 new requesting reports plus 166 reports deferred from previous sessions.
We also have 56 organizations that submitted outstanding quadrinal reports and whose consultative status is to be reinstated, 340 organizations with outstanding reports and whose consultative status is to be suspended, and 148 organizations with continued outstanding reports and whose consultative status is to be withdrawn.
Additionally, there are ten requests for change of name, Given the scope of the agenda before us, the committee will need to limit the time spent on each agenda item so that we can conclude our program within the allotted time.
I therefore propose that we allocate 1 minute to review each new application and 2 minutes for each deferred application, and that we adhere strictly to the schedule so that we can attend to all the agenda items in the program of work.
Finally, I would like to remind delegations that due to the liquidity crisis, the committee had to release one meeting and the word count will have to be kept at a reduced levels similar to the length of the report last year.
The reduction will impact both procedural and substantive parts of the report.
I trust that I can count on your cooperation and support as we continue to fulfill the important mandate of the committee.
I am confident that by working together in a spirit of consensus, we will be able to hold a successful and productive session.
So now we pass to the agenda item one, Election of Officers.
I invite the committee to turn to item one on the agenda entitled Election of Officers, contained in document E slash C two slash 2026 slash one.
Members will recall that at its regular session, the committee elected Mr.
Andrew Sigley as chair and me as vice chair.
After the resignation of Mr.
Sigley, I remain the sole officer of the Bureau of the committee.
And in that regard, I would like to express my sincere thanks to Mr.
Andrew Sigle for his leadership and diplomatic capacities during his tenure as chair.
The Secretariat has been informed that Mr.
Innes Tannerehoben, counselor at the permanent Mission of Turkey to the United Nations has been endorsed by the group of Western European and other states to serve as vice chair of the committee on non governmental organizations.
May I take it that the committee wishes to elect Mr.
Ernest Tan Re Oven as vice chair of the committee on non governmental organizations? I hear no objection.
It is so decided.
I wish to congratulate Mr.
Ensan Reovn on his election and wish him every success in discharging his duties.
I look forward to working closely with him over the coming weeks.
I would like to take the opportunity to remind the other regional groups to nominate their representatives for the remaining positions in the Bureau as soon as possible.
The committee will therefore address this issue at a later stage as needed.
Item two.
Regarding Agenda item one, does any delegation like to take the floor? Okay.
I see none.
Item two, adoption of the agenda and other organizational matters.
I now invite the committee to turn its attention to Item two of the agenda entitled adoption of the agenda and other Organizational Matters.
Distinguished delegates, you will recall that the agenda for the 2026 session is contained in document E slash C two slash 2026 slash one, which was adopted by the committee at its regular session in January.
I now invite the committee to turn to the draft program of work for the resume its session as contained in working paper one.
Are there any comments? May I take it that the committee I see the United States, please, you have the floor.
Thank you very much Chair.
We we are supportive of the draft program of work as circulated starting with item three A, which is looking at the applications that were deferred from previous sessions, followed by the new applications.
Thank you.
Thank you very much, Distinguished delegate of the United States.
IC Cuba.
Please you have the floor.
Thank you very much Chair.
We didn't understand First of all, please allow me to thank you for leading this session and please allow me to congratulate miss Andrés Hey from the United Kingdom, the chair of the previous session for his work.
Thank you.
Congratulations.
I'd also like to join the congratulations expressed to the distinguished delegation of Turka upon your election as vice chair.
We're convinced that you will be able to engage in commendable impartial work during this session.
Now, we were saying that the program is adjusted due to the modalities of the rules for the committee and the committee is always given consideration to non applications as three B and then three A.
Bearing in mind that new applications have always had a special priority nature.
Priority is given to them.
Now there are NGOs with new applications.
Given the quantity of NGOs that would referred from the previous session, we would request that we maintain the order that was proposed in the program circulated as conference paper one, under which today we would begin the new applications and we would continue with the deferred applications.
And this would be preceded with the traditional closure of deferred applications that have not expired 48 hours before the first session of the renewed session.
However, our recommendation is to stick to the program that we have in front of us.
Thank you.
I I would like to thank the distinguished delegate from Cuba for his comments and thank also distinguished delegate from the United States.
But it seems after consultation with the Secretariat it seems that both of you are on the right track.
We will start with agenda item three A deferred applications.
Closure of applications which necessitate a stroke, Mrooft decision, and then we pass directly to agenda item three B new applications in full conformity with the agenda.
Are there any comments? I see none.
Thank you.
I hear no objection.
It is so decided.
Now, Q&A with NGO representatives, as per usual practice, the Q&A would take place in person every day from 5:00 to 6:00 P.M.
Except the last day of the session when the committee considers the draft report and hears closing statements.
For the Q&A segment, up to 10 minutes devoted to each organization.
On behalf of the committee, I would like to say that we are looking forward to a fruitful engagement with representatives of NGOs at this session.
Distinguished delegates.
I now invite the committee to begin consideration of Agenda Item five entitled strengthening of the non governmental Organization branch Agenda Item six entitled Review of the Methods of the Work Committee, Implementation of Council Resolution 1996 slash 21, including the process of accreditation of representatives of non governmental organizations and Council Decision 1995 slash 34, and Agenda Item eight entitled General Voluntary trust fund in support of the United Nations non governmental organizations informal regional network.
I now give the floor to miss Bridgette Perrault, officer in charge of Tj branch to make a state.
Good morning.
And thank you very much.
Vice Chair, distinguished delegates of the committee and members of the NGO community.
It's a pleasure to address the committee on non government organizations this morning.
I would like to begin to extend my sincere appreciation for the guidance and leadership of our chair while he was in session in his seat and the Vice Chair, Mr.
Bill Hasani for their leadership and guidance to the branch in our office during these last months.
I would also like to acknowledge and welcome the presence of NGOs in the room, as well as the NGOs following the proceedings on UN web TV.
First, I would just like to inform you that the final program of work and I note were uploaded in an updated version this morning in paper less due to the list of name change requests that were added.
That is the only difference from what you had before the weekend.
Secondly, I am pleased to mention that the open call for written and oral statements for the 2026 high level segment of the Economic and Social Council resulted in a considerable number of statements that were submitted by NGOs in consultative status with EcoSc.
2026 EcoSc High level segment, which will be held from 13 to 16th of July, will address the theme, transformative, equitable, innovative, and coordinated actions for the 2030 agenda for sustainable development and its sustainable development goals for a sustainable future for all.
The general debate of the high level segment will focus on the theme, delivering better, accelerating urgent and transformative action to achieve the SDGs by 2030.
We are here today just over three months since the regular session concluded in early February of this year.
As you have heard from the vice chair, the documentation before you is significant and key figures were read out to you by the vice chair.
I While the number of new applications reviewed may seem low in comparison with earlier years, it is nonetheless part of a significant effort by the NGO branch to manage and process an increasingly overwhelming volume of transactions on a daily basis.
While it has been said many times before, the results are increasingly visible and impacting our delivery.
This situation will continue to unfold and it presents us with hard choices of where to focus our scarce resources.
At the same time, I would like to encourage the committee to have a look at its working methods and provide its guidance and recommendations for how to further rationalize and streamline its work so that we may best support and be of service of why we're here.
I would like to draw your attention to the fact that webcasting for this session was made possible from resources provided by the Department of Economic and Social Affairs on an extraordinary one time basis.
We all know the centrality of webcasting, to the working methods of the committee and certainly to the ability of us to engage and to share with NGOs across the globe that are not able to attend here in New York in person.
I would like to encourage the members of the committee to support this element in coming meetings.
With this, I would like to reassure you that the NGO branch continues its full commitment to providing the highest level of support for the committee.
We are fully dedicated to supporting your efforts to ensure an inclusive and effective management and engagement of civil society in the work of the UN.
Thank you.
I thank miss Spild for her statement.
I now would like to open the floor for delegations wishing to speak at this point.
I see India on my list.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of India.
Thank you very much, Mr.
Vice Chair, Distinguished Chair, Committee Secretary, NGO branch chief, distinguished colleagues, NGO representatives, greetings to you all.
At the outset, my delegation extends its illustrations to Mr.
Bill Hasani, who has resumed as the vice chair and extends full support to him in the ensuing resumed session.
And our greetings also to you, Mr.
Ines, who has just been appointed as the vice chair.
Our greetings also go to Mr.
Andrés Sidley for chairing the earlier session with Diplomatic Finnesse and has received all our appreciation.
My delegation also extends cooperation to the NGO branch and to the work with and to work with the distinguished committee colleagues with a view to ensuring that the session concludes successfully and satisfactorily.
Distinguished Chair, India supports a rule based structure where the accredited NGOs fully comply with the Charter of the United Nations and add value to the system.
In the recent past, we have noted with concern an increase in the instances where NGOs allow their position to be abused by non accredited elements, thus bringing disrepute to the entire system.
Dear Chair, a small number of such entities can reiterate and misrepresent a wider esteemed presence of the NGOs at large.
Therefore, it is incumbent upon all of us to pay attention to this detail to preserve the goodwill that is associated with the NGOs.
To arrest such tendencies, India fully supports members in this committee to identify tainted NGOs who allow misuse of their platforms for their vested interests.
We also commend the NGO branch for circulating the guidelines, general dos and don'ts, to the 7,000 odd NGOs for their strict compliance.
We thank you.
I thank the distinguished representative of India.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of the United Kingdom.
Thank you, Mr.
Vice Chair.
Firstly, let me congratulate you on your election to the Bureau.
As a former chair of this committee, I know that strong leadership, resilience, and at times strong coffee are essential to ensuring we deliver on our mandate, and you and Mr.
Bill Hasani have our full confidence that you will continue to lead this committee through the session.
The purpose of this committee is clear to facilitate meaningful civil society participation in the work of the United Nations.
That role is as important now as it's ever been.
Civil society organizations bring expertise, insight, and lived experience that strengthen the UN's work, particularly at a time of global volatility.
We recognize the continued efforts the committee members and for the Secretariat in managing this growing workload and rising demand for engagement.
At the same time, ensuring that timely, transparent, even handed consideration of applications is a shared responsibility.
Prolonged deferrals risk undermining confidence in this process and over time, the credibility of the committee itself.
As applications continuing to increase, we share a collective responsibility to ensure our working methods remain fit for purpose.
The UK will continue to apply the criteria set out in resolution 1990 6-31 in a consistent and impartial manner, focusing on whether organizations are active, independent, non harmful, and operating in line with the UN charter.
We encourage all members to do the same.
Looking ahead, we are grateful to member states for their support for our re election to the committee, and we look forward to working constructively with all members to strengthen and improve our working methods.
The UK sees real scope in making our processes more transparent, predictable, and efficient, including more timely consideration of applications.
This should also extend to clearer approaches for managing the suspension or withdrawal of accreditation.
Accreditation is a privilege and decisions to suspend or withdraw are significant.
They must be handled with care and consistency.
At present, the absence of crystal clear procedures can leave organizations without clarity of the concerns raised, the timelines for a response, or the basis on which decisions are taken.
We therefore welcome the development of clearer safeguards, including reasonable timelines, transparent consideration of evidence, and a more predictable and fair process for all member states and civil society.
Strengthening these elements would help ensure that appropriate action can be taken where needed, while upholding due process and the credibility of the committee.
From my own experience, I'm confident that members can continue to build a constructive partnership between member states and civil society grounded in mutual respect, transparency, and dialogue.
The UK stands ready to work with all members to support a fair, credible and effective session, and to help build a stronger, more effective committee in the years ahead.
Thank you.
I thank the distinguished representative of the United Kingdom.
Does any other delegation wish to take the floor? It seems not.
Before we China.
I see China.
Thank you Chair.
China to congratulate you on your election as the chair of the committee.
We appreciate the work of the NGO branch for its work in preparing for this meeting.
China attaches great importance to the positive role played by NGO in supporting the work of the UN, promoting economic and social development, enhancing mutual understanding among peoples and support the participation of eligible NGOs in UN affairs in accordance with relevant rules and procedures.
New applicants and organizations that have already been granted consultative status should abide by the purposes and principles of the charter of the UN, respect the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of member states, and refrain from engaging in acts that undermine the security and interests of member states.
China will always participate in the work of the committee in a professional, objective, and responsible manner, treating each application for consultative status seriously and fully assessing the capacity and qualifications of NGOs.
Chair.
At a time when the United Nations is facing a serious liquidity crisis and workload of the committee continues to increase, the need to improve the efficiency of its deliberations and optimize its workflow is becoming increasingly evident.
China supports the committee improving its working methods on the basis of existing mandate and improving the effectiveness and efficiency in its work.
At the same time, the relevant reforms must be led by member states.
Adhere to the principles of gradual and orderly process and consensus, fully respect the legitimate concerns of countries from different regions, systems, and stages of development, and the legitimate concerns and avoid undermining authority of the committee or politicizing technical procedural issues in the name of reforms.
Chair.
In April this year, Ecosox successfully completed the general election of the committee.
China wishes to take this opportunity to express its sincere gratitude to all members of the current session of the committee for their hard work, constructive participation, and positive contributions of the past four years.
China looks forward to working with all parties to complete the deliberations in an efficient manner, achieve a smooth transition in the work of the committee, and effectively supports the participation of NGOs in UN affairs in a compliant and orderly manner.
Thank you, Chair.
I thank the distinguished representative of China.
Are there any other delegations wishing to take the floor? I see none.
Before we move on to the next agenda item, I would like to express my own statement as vice chair.
I am pleased to assume the role of vice chair of the NGO committee and to serve as part of its bureau.
I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the Secretariat, in particular to NGO Branch for his continued support to the work of the committee.
I would also like to express my sincere appreciation to Mr.
Andrew Sigle for his valuable contributions to the committee during past sessions as chair.
While we are sorry to see him leave his position, we are grateful for his able stewardship, constructive approach, and dedication in guiding the committee's work.
Also in particular is a way of pronouncing the names of NGOs, in particular, the most tricky ones.
I will try to be as good as him.
The committee carries an important responsibility under Cosa resolution 1996 slash 31 in facilitating the engagement of civil society with the United Nations while ensuring that its work is conducted in a transparent, balanced, and constructive manner.
I look forward to working closely with all members of the committee and the NGO branch and wish us all a productive and successful session.
I thank you.
I now invite the committee to begin its consideration of Agenda Item seven entitled Special Report.
Does any delegation wish to take the floor? I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Algeria.
Thank you, Chair.
Good morning, to everyone and good to see you all in the room.
First of all, I would like to commend our colleague, Andrew Siegle for his dedication in steering the work of our committee.
It's a loss to have him now sit at this side of the room, but it's going to be more challenging for me, I think.
I also commend you and congratulate you, Mr.
V chair for your election.
I will call you chair since you're chairing now.
I would like to take the floor now on two issues.
First, the update letter of the Secretariat, and second, the responses received from the four NGOs in response to the questions of the committee dated sixth February 2026.
Since these two are quite separate issues, with your consent, Chair, I intend to make two interventions, the first regarding the NGO branch letter and come back later on after direction from the Secretariat.
So we thank the Secretariat for the letter dated 12 May 2026 regarding allegations of misconduct by NGOs with ECOSO consultative status addressed to the vice chair of the committee and circulated to all members.
This letter serves as a response to the request made by the NGO committee at its 2026 regular session and the subsequent letter from the chair dated seven April 2026.
Colleagues, the letter indicates that the relevant authorities contacted include the UN Department of Safety and Security and its Special Investigations Unit in Geneva.
As well as the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.
I have one brief questions for the Secretariat this stage.
Does the use of the word include imply that other authorities were also contacted? That's a question to consider.
In addition, the following six substantive questions remain unanswered or unclear.
First, the referral by the chair dated seven April 2026 focused specifically on the NGO OA Pro.
However, the response from the NGO branch expanded this scope to include allegations against in total four NGOs.
It is currently unclear which preliminary findings, such as the specific individual currently under action, apply to OCA Pros and which apply to the other three organizations.
Second, the committee explicitly requested a determination of whether this pattern of misrepresentation was due to failure of internal oversight or an intentional effort by the NG.
While the response states that investigations are ongoing and viewed with utmost seriousness, it provides no final determination on the intent behind these actions.
Third, the committee sought clarification on whether the alleged identity substitutions were authorized by the NGOs leadership.
This specific question remains entirely unaddressed.
Fourth, a key inquiry was whether a formal request for a change of speaker was ever submitted in accordance with standard protocol.
The response from the NGO branch mentions that in a few cases, nameplates were not updated in a timely manner due to meeting room delays.
However, this explanation focuses on physical nameplates.
As we are aware, there is generally one generic nameplate for NGOs that does not require constant updating.
The core issue pertains to the digital record, the names reflected on your web TV, which can and should be corrected after delivery if an error occurred.
The Secretariat response does not confirm if OCR specifically attempted to follow formal speaker change protocols for the instances cited by the committee.
Fifth, the committee asked to ascertain whether the individuals delivering these statements were duly associated with the NGO at the time.
The responses notes one case where an individual was already under review, but it does not clarify the association status for the other individuals involved in the pattern identified by the committee.
Sixth and last, the chair requested a report on these considerations before the committee's 2026 resume session, which is the ongoing session.
The current response is, in our view, just an interim update.
So to conclude on my first intervention, is the NGO branch in a position to provide definitive responses and clarifications to these six substantive questions during these sessions.
Otherwise, when can we expect to receive these responses? I thank you and I will come back later follow up questions for NGOs under consideration.
Thank you.
I thank the distinguished representative of Algeria.
I now give the floor to miss Bridgette Bild.
Thank you.
Thank you very much and thank you for the questions.
I First of all, immediately upon the conclusion of the regular session in February, we communicated these requests that were made through paragraph 24 in the outcome in the in the report of the committee regular session.
We communicated to all the relevant entities that we thought needed to be made aware without waiting for a specific letter from the chair, which is not necessary for us as part of our ongoing responsibility to provide the best oversight and to guide NGOs access to the UN premises and behaviors and privileges along the way.
When we say relevant authorities, I would like to, um, say that can be a bit challenging when we're talking about the UN Secretariat, where in fact, we are all part of a UN Secretariat and we have a department of course, of security, we have other substantive offices, we have offices in other duty stations that are all secretariat entities.
So when I say including in my letter, it's very specific about the two offices that we believe are specifically and most prominent in the need to address these issues.
And in fact, it was confirmed to us from UN Security that their special investigative unit in Geneva was in fact the right authority.
At the same time, we also as an office provide continuous support and oversight of any element or any behavioral issues that are brought to our attention.
So that is why I say including because we, in fact, also do, um, generate our oversight and share it with relevant colleagues and offices along the way to try to address the best way.
We can the accusations that are made.
At the same time, of course, all of these requests are addressed on an evidence based basis and we are not the authority that makes conclusions or decisions in any way, shape, or form on the final determination of access or not of NGOs or members of organizations with accreditation.
Through the UN.
So, um, That is why I shared a letter providing an update.
And in fact, I sent it as late as I informed the vice chair as possible in order to allow as much information to inform the letter as possible.
What I shared with you on the 12th was, in fact, the latest status of information available to us.
And it is the level of detail that is provided to us and hence why we cannot reply in detail to all the the questions that were raised in the letter of the chair.
Of course, the letter of the chair was also made available to our colleagues.
I At the same time.
No, you said all shoe.
Watch out.
There is a technical issue with the interpretation, if you can please resolved.
It's been resolved now.
Thank you, from the interpreters.
All right.
Thank you.
So I was referring to the fact that one of the questions pertained to an internal approval process inside an NGO and whether a certain speaker had been allowed to speak or not and what the authorit or authorization is.
This is not information that is practically available to us to be so it is not a lack of willingness, but a lack of ability, basically to get some of this information.
Another issue pertains to the the servicing of a meeting and the way that it's referring to and handling changes underway.
And I think we saw a great example this morning of, in fact, things can happen where you have to on the spot make changes and correct seating or otherwise name plates.
And I take note of the question that was asked in addition.
Now, with this, yes, indeed, it's an update provided by our office.
And Given that we are not the office that provides the ultimate response and oversight in these matters, there is no way for me to make a promise or a commitment to a final statement and answering being available.
It's not a lack of willingness.
It's a matter of that's not something that I can do since it's not under my authority.
What I can offer is that we will be more than happy to provide an update, perhaps before the next session, if that is what the committee should wish or any other guidance you may wish to provide to us in this matter.
Thank you.
I thank the NGO branch for the information provided.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Algeria.
Yes.
Thank you, Chair and many thanks to the NGO branch chief for the response.
That's totally fine to receive a follow up update and also appreciate when there is a lack of ability to respond to, for instance, just bullet under the water for this answer we were not able to provide because of this challenging aspect.
So thank you for your response.
My delegation takes note now.
I'm going to turn to the four NGOs that were saved by this committee in February.
We take note of the responses submitted by Rison Apollo Development Mauritani and Africa Culture International.
We wish to put forward a few brief observations at this stage regarding these two organizations.
First, it is worth underlining that the responses are incomplete and do not cover all the questions asked.
In addition, regarding Risopolo Development Mariani, we have noted that what appear to be discrepancies in the name of the president across various documents provided.
As well as an error within their submitted financial statement.
Regarding Africa Culture International, we know the organization's acknowledgment that certain of its representatives simultaneously hold high level positions in other NGOs with ECOSOcstative status, Further clarification would be appreciated on this.
I think they mentioned one, the name of one member and they say which NGO, but they also mentioned it in plural.
There are some members.
If there are others, that would be appreciated to know who are they and which organizations they also are part of the leadership.
Chair, turning now to the organizations, O Pros and Rad.
I have specific follow up questions for these two organizations.
With respect to OCA Pros, the response received remains incomplete.
This is despite the organization having been granted sufficient time to provide a comprehensive reply in a single communication as requested by this committee on sixth February.
The organization failed to provide the official lists of designated authorized representatives submitted to the UN Secretariat for the 2022, 2025 period.
Alongside the internal board resolutions confirming their authority to speak on behalf of the organization's members pursuant to paragraph 11 of ECSC resolution 1996 slash 21.
Furthermore, it did not disclose whether any of its leaders hold simultaneously high level positions in other ECSC accredited NGOs.
Nor did it chair the internal criteria and vetting processes used for non member representatives.
The organization is asked to provide this information in full.
Chair, turning now to the last organization, Al Radig.
I must first request that this organization be explicitly reminded that all questions posed during our sessions are extended on behalf of the committee.
And constitute an integral part of this body's due diligence mandate.
In addition, I request that this organization be notified of an official warning regarding its written submission.
Some statements contained in the submission fall entirely outside the scope of the questions addressed to it and introduce unacceptable allegations and personal attacks against a member of this committee.
The document containing the responses as it stands, is non compliant with what was requested.
In line with established practice, we request the Secretariat to either expunge the non compliant portions of the response from the published documents or remove the current version from the paperless committee system and request the organization to resubmit a fully compliant version.
Finally, I have specific follow up questions for Radek pertaining to its representation.
While the organization's report asserts that all authorized representatives during the 2022 2025 period were strictly vetted internal members or closely associated resource persons.
A cross check with the public registries of the Human Rights Council sessions reveals a serious discrepancy.
Multiple individuals delivered oral statement on behalf of the organization who are entirely omitted from the registration lists submitted to the UN Secretariat.
We look forward to the organization's explanation regarding these diversions pursuant to paragraph 11 of ECS resolution 1996 slash 31, which mandates that an organization must present evidence of its authority to speak for its members upon request.
We demand that the organization provide the committee with the specific internal board resolutions or executive mandates.
Granting the concerned individuals the formal authority to express the views of the organization's membership.
We also request a disclosure of whether the specific floors speakers simultaneously hold high level positions, titles, or active affiliations with other NGOs that possesses ECOSO consultative status.
These questions aim to verify These questions aim to verify compliance with the relevant paragraphs of ECOSOC resolution 1996 slash 31, including paragraphs 11 and 12.
Chair, I intend to submit or to transmit later during this session, this resume session the specific names of the individuals in question and the corresponding session reference to the Secretariat to facilitate internal verification.
With the relevant authorities in Geneva to ensure the integrity of this inquiry as a baseline compliance check.
This information is provided exclusively for the internal use and must not be shared with the organization at this stage.
Thank you very much.
I thank the distinguished representative of Algeria.
If there are no objections from the committee members, the questions will be transmitted to the organizations and the committee will be notified when the responses are received.
Are there any other delegations to take the floor on this agenda item? It seems not.
The committee has thus concluded this stage of its consideration of agenda item seven.
Distinguished delegates.
Before the committee begins its consideration of agenda item three B entitled New applications for consultative status and new requests for reclassification.
In order to streamline consideration of deferred applications, I now invite the committee to consider the compilation of applications for consultative status deferred from previous sessions of the committee that have not responded to the last three reminders as of the deadline of two business days before the beginning of the current session of the committee.
That is Thursday, 14 May at 10:00 A.M.
I would like to remind the committee that the practice of the committee has been to consider the list as a whole.
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend to the ESO to close consideration of these applications without prejudice? I hear no objections.
It is so sided.
Distinguished delegates.
After having dealt with the applications for consultative status deferred from previous sessions of the committee that have not responded to the last three reminders, I now invite the committee to begin consideration of agenda item three B, entitled New Applications for consultative status and New Requests for reclassification.
We will resume consideration of agenda item three A, deferred applications after the committee completes the first round of his consideration of new applications.
The first non governmental organization on my list is Salmla Ismet Ishtimai Bili It appears that there are no questions or comments on this organization.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Armenia.
Thank you, Mr.
Chair.
Good morning, dear colleagues.
Co NGO provide a list of the environmental projects implemented over the last two years and elaborate on how these programs were funded? I thank the distinguished representative of Armenia.
The questions will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received.
The next organization on my list is Africa Mission for Global Charity.
Are there any questions or comments? May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization? I have no objection.
This is so decided.
The next organization on my list is African Bar Association.
Are there any questions or comments? It appears that there are no questions or comments on this organization.
May I take it that committee wishes to comment that special consultative status be granted to this organization? I hear no objection.
It is so decided.
The next organization on my list is African Marine Environment Sustainability Initiative.
I.
Are there any questions or comments? May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consult status be granted to this organization? I hear no objection.
It is so decided.
The next organization on my list is Alliance Technique desistance or Development.
Are there any questions or comments? May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consult status be granted this organization? I hear no objection.
It is short sighted.
The next organization on my list is Alliance of Women advocating for Change Limited.
Are there any questions or comments? May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization? I hear no objection.
It is shortsighted.
The next NGO is Association Mukai Pie Social education Stoy Athlete Development.
Are there any questions or comments? May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization? I hear no objection.
It is shortsighted.
The next organization is Association actions Plato.
Are there any questions or comments? May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization? I hear no objection.
It is shortsighted.
Next, association Bo specifics.
Are there any questions or comments? May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization? I hear no objection.
It is so sided.
Next, Beijing ology Research Institute.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative from United Kingdom.
Thank you.
Given that 100% of the organization's revenue comes from sales of services, please, could the organization provide more details about these services? The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received.
Next, Benna Charity for Human Development.
Are there any questions or comments? May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization? I hear no objection.
It is so decided.
Next, Ben and Book Foundation.
Are there any questions or comments? May I take it that the committee wishes to grant special consultative status to this organization? I hear no objection.
It is so decided.
Next, Burchfield Global Development and Empowerment International Initiatives.
I.
Are there any questions or comments? May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization? I hear no objection.
It is shortsighted.
Next, Bing Light Save Life Association.
Any questions or comments? May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend special consultative status be granted to this organization? I hear no objection.
It is so decided.
Next, Center for Peace and Conflict Management in Africa.
Any questions or comments? May I take it that the committee wishes to grant consultative status to this organization? I have no objection.
It is shortsighted.
Next, China Association for Professional Managers.
IC United Kingdom.
The organization states that it conducts research on social development and plans to follow the work of the Commission for Social Development and the Commission on the status of Women.
Could it provide examples of relevant research or activities demonstrating its contribution to these bodies? I thank the distinguished delegates from the United Kingdom.
The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received.
Next, Chong King Renewable Energy Society.
I give the floor to the United Kingdom.
Thank you.
The organization's application states that its administrative expenses account for over 70% of its total budget, which is more than double the standard EcoSOc threshold.
Can it provide a detailed breakdown of these costs and explain why so much is spent on overhead versus direct project work? The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received.
Next, commit the recommendation that the examine periodic in reversal or committed to SUV EPU.
Any questions or comments? May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization? I hear no objection.
It is shortsighted.
Next, Elector Development Initiative.
Are there any questions or comments? May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization? I hear no objection.
It is so decided.
Next, Espace APC.
Any questions or comments? May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization? I hear no objection.
It is so decided.
Next, circle dedi.
Any questions or comments? May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization? I hear no objection to decided.
Next, Federation cooperatives.
Any questions or comments? May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization? I hear no objection.
It is so decided.
Next, globally integrated Foundation for Talasmia.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Pakistan.
I thank you, Chair.
We would like the NGO to provide working website address.
The website address provided in the application is not functional.
Thank you, Chair.
The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received.
Next, group of social cultural Reportiv Infanto vex Azaa.
Any questions or comments? May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization? I hear no objection.
It is so decided.
Next, Hong Kong, Huang Cheng Group Limited.
Okay.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of the United Kingdom.
Thank you.
According to publicly available registry data, the organization is registered as a private company limited by shares in Hong Kong.
Could the organization clarify how this corporate structure is consistent with the claim to be a nonprofit non governmental organization? The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received.
Next, Horticultural Association of Bhutan.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of India.
Thank you, Mr.
Chair.
We thank the NGO for their application.
It was seen from the website that the NGO is registered under the Royal Charter of Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and operates in alignment with the government rules.
But in order to run the NGO in that country, registration with the civil society organization authority is needed.
We would like to ask the NGO if they are aware of the factual rule position or if there is any unintended misrepresentation on their website.
Thank you.
The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received.
Next, Humanitarian Betterment Foundation.
Any questions or comments? May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization? I hear no objection.
It is so decided.
Next, Institute Varde amarillo.
Any questions or comments? May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization? I hear no objection.
It is sided.
Next, International Union for Arab writers Jordan Limited.
Any questions or comments? May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend Al? I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Algeria.
Thank you, Chair.
According to its financial statement, the organization reported limited financial resources while carrying out activities in several countries.
Could the organization explain how its international activities and events are financed? Thank you.
The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received.
Next, GFang Green Finance Promotion Center of Shanzha City.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of the United Kingdom.
Thank you, Chair.
Please, can the organization clarify its relationship with Centau Green Finance, including governance links, shared leadership, and how activities are kept separate from commercial operations.
The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received.
Next, sorry.
Next, Cara Development Organization.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of India.
Thank you, Mr.
Chad.
As per the website of the entity, the NGO is managing projects worth over $65,000 and yet it shows a zero administrative expense.
The committee would like to know how the entity is managing this financial district.
The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received.
Next, legal and justice aid international.
Any questions or comments? May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization? I hear no objection.
It is so decided.
Next, Legend Golden Care Foundation.
Any questions or comments? May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization? I hear no objection.
It is so decided.
Next, Macau Inter Regional Public Administration Study Association.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of the United Kingdom.
Please, can the organization explain how it will address the financial deficit shown in its application? Thank you.
The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received.
Next, NAD and Evolution Organization.
Any questions or comments? Thank you, Chair.
The financial summary of the application shows that the NGO is operating on a deficit.
Can the organization clarify how this funding gap was absorbed and what internal financial reserves, including indicating the sources of funding, are available to ensure continuous long term project stability? Thank you.
The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received.
Next, National Association of Non Governmental non commercial Organizations of Uzbekistan.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Israel.
Thank you, Chair.
I don't have a question.
I do not have a question for this NGO.
I just wanted to clarify if we missed one of the NGOs.
You are right.
We have missed one and I intend to go back after this one.
Are there any questions or comments for this organization? May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization? I hear no objection.
It is so decided.
Now we move back to Foundation for Development.
Any questions or comments? May I take it that the committee issues to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization? I hear no objection, it is so side.
Next, Observatori.
Any questions or comments? May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization? I hear no objection.
It is so decided.
Next one, Africa Trust.
Any questions or comments? May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization? I hear no objection.
It is so decided.
Next, Or feministe.
Any comments or questions? May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization? I hear no objection.
It is so side.
Next, public organization with the key world.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of the United Kingdom.
Thank you, Chair.
Could the organization provide more clarity on their work plan for 2026, 2027 and their sources of funding for this activity? The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received.
Next.
Next, Rem the Association rem.
Any questions or comments? May I take it that the committee issues to your comment that special consultative status be granted to this organization? I hear no objection.
It is shortsighted.
Next, Rohe Foundation.
Any questions or comments? May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization? I hear no objection.
It is so sided.
Next, rural Urban Partnership for Africa.
Any questions or comments? May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization? I hear no objection to decided.
Next, Sion trust.
And or comments.
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization? I hear no objection.
It is so decided.
Next, Shahar S's Welfare Trust.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of India.
Thank you, Mr.
Chad.
Can the NGO please indicate whether they have any income generated locally? That is from membership, contributions, project works, et cetera, because there is no mention of that in the application form.
Thank you.
The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received.
Next, Society for Humanism, Nepal Kathmandu.
Any questions or comments? May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization? I hear no objection it is set aside.
Next, socioeconomic research and development centers.
Any questions or comments? May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization? I hear no objection.
It is aside.
Next, Supreme Association.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of India.
Thank you, Mr.
Chair.
Can the NGO please explain if they receive contributions, aid, finances, or grants from the federal or provincial governments in Pakistan? Thank you.
The question will be transmitted to the organization and the community will be notified when the response is received.
Next, Sch Think Mo Loko.
Any questions or comments? May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization? I hear no objection.
It is suicide.
Next, Support humanity Cameroon.
Any questions or comments? Yeah, I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization.
I hear no objection.
It is suicide.
Next, Sriode trust.
I see Pakistan.
We would like the NU to hear outcome of this project titled PGT.
The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received.
Next.
Next, TC Social Service Society.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Pakistan.
Thank you, Chair.
We would like you to hear statements of 2024 and 2025.
The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received.
Next, the Winford Center for Children and Women.
Any questions or comments? May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status speak grant to this organization? I hear no objection.
It is set aside.
Next, Transformative Leaders Network Africa Limited.
Any questions or comments? May I take it that the committee wish to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization? I hear no objection it is oversight.
Next, vision and action camera.
Any questions or comments? May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization? I hear no objection.
It is shortsighted.
Next, World Buddhist Religious Association.
Any questions or comments? I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization? I hear no objection? It is so decided.
Next, Yasan Pat Initiative Strategies Untuk Pamanunan Indonesia.
Any questions or comments? May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization? I hear no objection.
It is cited.
Next, Youth Partnership for Peace and Development.
Any questions or comments? May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization? I hear no objection.
It is so cightd.
Next, Zongan Kun marity Information Industry Alliance.
I see United Kingdom.
Thank you, Chair.
The organization appears to function as an industry alliance supporting smart city and digital infrastructure development.
Could it clarify how its activities contribute to Ecosox work, particularly beyond technical or commercial objectives.
I thank the distinguished representative from United Kingdom, but forgive me for asking if I remember correctly, this is in the application form.
This is one of the questions that is posed to the organization in the application form already.
Is the distinguished representative's question a question that is already on the application form or is it a new question? Could the distinguished representative clarify that issue? Thank you.
Okay.
Thank you.
I don't have the application form in front of me, but there was another question that we had related to the application regarding the financial deficit that was shown in the application.
So if we could ask a separate question and we'll review the application again in relation to what you've raised.
Please, could the organization explain how it will address the financial deficit shown in its application.
The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received.
Next, Shark Ayoli Salkarro Ayola Jamat fonde Any questions or comments? May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization? I hear no objection.
It is set aside.
We have concluded off the list from South, so we are moving on the organizations from the north.
The first NGO on my list is a call for peace corporation.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of China.
Sir.
Thank you, Chair.
I would like to invite this organization to tell us how does it address the issue of financial deficit.
Thank you, Chair.
The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received.
Next.
Next, Alliance International Polar Justice.
Any questions or comments? May I take it that the committee issues to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization? I hear no objection.
It is so assed.
Next, Association Professor International.
Any questions or comments? May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization? I hear no objection.
It is oversight.
Next, association the council the accompaniment creation enterprise.
Any questions or comments? May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization? I hear no objection.
It is so sided.
Next, Association solidar International Polar Development Del.
Any questions or comments? May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization? I hear no objection.
It is so decided.
Next, Associations econ on France.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Cuba President.
Thank you, Chair.
The Association spends a lot of its money on administrative costs.
Could the organization clarify why administrative costs are so high and how they manage to be efficient in their work given this expenditure.
Thank you very much.
I thank the distinguished representative from Cuba.
If you would allow, I have two questions regarding the questions that you posed.
First, I think that it is a question that is already posed in the application form in particular in yeah.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative from you and it's not responded.
I am asking the NGO why they have so high administrative costs.
They should have responded in the questionnaire.
They have not.
This is the first question and the second one, which is not in the questionnaire, is how they achieve efficiency with so high administrative costs or expenses in their work.
Thank you.
I thank the distinguished representative from Cuba and the questions will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received.
Next.
Next.
Association for Long Term Existence and Resilience.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of TPA.
Thank you, chair.
Could the organization clarify how it identifies and prioritizes the policy areas on which it conducts research and advocacy? The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received.
Next.
Association Paul la puis aux families, et families et Ps.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Israel.
Thank you, Chair.
Could I just get a clarification of the relevancy of the question posted to the previous NGO regarding how they prioritize the themes.
If it can just be clarified about how it's relevant to their application and how this is not already in their information they have to submit? Thank you.
I think the distinguished representative of Israel the distinguished representative from Turkey would like to I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Turkey.
We need further clarification.
Yeah.
It says they are working on doing policy advocacy and research, largely focused on risk reduction and priority policies, and we need to further elaboration on that.
Yeah.
Sorry to take the floor, but could the distinguish representative from Turkey, maybe clarify what areas he wants the organization to search which specific areas exactly.
Yeah the organization states that it conducts research and advocacy in risk reduction and priority policies for future generations, and we need to know how it defines these concepts for the purposes of its works.
Um, does the distinguished absentee from Israel would like to take the floor or uh I'm sorry.
I just I can't say that that the reply made sense.
I still don't understand why we need the information because what the NGO does is very clearly stated on their application.
So I'm trying to understand what additional information we are looking for with the reply to this question.
Maybe it's better to clarify exactly what we're requesting from the NGO before we submit the question to the NGO.
Because if not, it will be a very broad answer which might not be relevant to our discussions today.
I thank the distinguished representative from Israel.
May I suggest to the distinguished representative from Turkey that in the spirit of compromise to rephrase the question posed so that it can be transmitted to organization on behalf of the committee, maybe clarify which specific areas, which research advocacy or policy.
I don't exactly know I remember the exact question, but the distinguished representative maybe rephrase the question a bit more detail.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Turkey.
Yes.
Thank you, Chair.
You know, on research and advocacy, the organization states that it conducts research and advocacy on risk reduction, especially and what kind of risk we are not understand totally and, At the same time, priority policies for future generations.
I think these are not very clear concepts, and we need to understand how this NGO understand this concept, how defines this concept for the purpose of works.
At the same time, in relation to that, we understand how it identifies and prioritizes the policy areas and When we look at the application form, it is very broad and there are many different areas, and we try to understand what is the how prioritizes these areas.
I thank the distinguished representative from Turkey for his answer and this rephrasing of the question is satisfactory to the distinguished representative of Israel.
You have the floor.
When I look at the application and I go to and I want to understand more what they do.
I go to the projects and activities.
And there are different projects that they did such as salt iodization, biosecurity, mathematical safety.
So I'm trying to figure out exactly like what other information is needed for them.
I'm guessing, like any NGO, it has a variety of ways of deciding how to prioritize.
It has to do with what is of interest, what are the things that are on the agenda, and so on.
So I'm I just don't know if they need to now explain how they go through the entire, I don't know.
All of the academic reports that they might read, all of the news that they might read, and so on and explain how they decide what priorities, or we just say, okay, we know what this organization has done in the past and by the fact that we are professional and we look through their website, their application, we know more or less what they do.
According to that, we should be able to say if this is something that we believe would promote the work of the UN.
I'm just trying to understand really what is expected from the NGO that is not already in the application.
But of course, this is by the committee.
If a member of the committee decides that it's very important for them to ask a question that will resolve probably some information, but not necessarily that that would be beneficial or added value to our decision today, then fine, I would not object because we are a consensual based committee.
But I just don't think that the question is relevant.
Thank you.
I thank the distinguished representative of Israel for her comments.
From what I understand, the question posed by Turkey was simply asking more details because the distinguished delegate from Turkey stated that the application form is quite broad and from what I understand, he wants to ask a question on priorities have the organization decide on its priorities a bit more detailed.
But in the interest of time, may I suggest the distinguished delegate from Turkey to reconsider his question or the distinguished represents from Turkey would like to take the floor? You have the floor.
Thank you, Chair.
As we see in the application form, the organization planned activities cover a wide range of areas, including AI policy, biosecurity, supply chain vulnerabilities, and public health regulation.
We try to understand how these different areas are combining.
Could the organization clarify how these areas are selected our priorities? I thank the distinguished representative from Turkey.
If there is no objection, the question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received.
Next, core community organized relief effort.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of India.
Thank you, Mr.
Chair.
Just wondering if the AFEP application was pa passed on account of the organization.
Thank you.
Thank you for pointing that out.
Yes, you are right.
We have missed one and I intend to go back to that organization after we got this one.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of China.
Thank you, Mr.
Chair.
According to the financial information uploaded by the organization, government funding account for 57% of its funding.
We wish we would like the organization to elaborate on how they use this funding.
Thank you.
The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received.
Next, or rather before.
Association families at infants, tests families, demons et AVAP.
Any questions or comments? May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization? I hear no objection.
It is so sided.
Next, Center international actions, technologics, economics, energetics, et Environments CIATE.
Any questions or comments? May I take it that the committee issues to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization? I hear no objection.
It is so sided.
Next, Tai aj.
I.
Any questions or comments? May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization? I hear no objection.
It is so decided.
Next, Design for America In.
Any questions or comments? May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization? I hear no objection side.
Next, European Council of Leading Business Schools.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Armenia.
Thank you, Mr.
Chairman.
In its reply to question four, the organization stated that it facilitates a network of leading business schools and institutions through regular forums.
Could the organization provide the list of the business schools and that institutions that are part of the network? Thank you.
The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received.
Next, Flame of Hope International.
Any questions or comments? May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consult to status be granted to this organization? I hear no objection.
It is short sighted.
I am going to allow one more NGO this morning session.
It is focused on Iran Charitable Trust.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative from Cuba.
Thank you very much Chair.
This organization refers in its response to the questionnaire that it is an international organization.
However, given the information provided in the same questionnaire, they seem to be given the impression that their work is focused on one region in particular.
In this regard, we would be grateful if the NGO could expand on the geographic scope of its work and if possible, include concrete examples of projects that they engage in in different regions.
Thank you very much.
The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received.
Distinguished targets, this afternoon, we will continue consideration of Item three B entitled New applications for consultative status and New Requests for reclassification.
The meeting is adjourned.