(25th plenary meeting) Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations, 2026 resumed session, Economic and Social Council

I call to order the 25th meeting of the 2026 session of the committee on non governmental organizations.
Distinguished delegates, I invite the committee to continue its consideration of agenda item three entitled Applications for consultative status and Requests for reclassification dierd from previous sessions of the committee.
The committee will consider organizations who have replied to questions posed by the committee during this session.
The next organization for consideration is Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute.
Any questions or comments? I see Turkey, you have the floor.
Thank you, Chair.
Good morning, colleagues.
The organization states that it will continue to publicize UN activities and facilitate dialogue on human rights and public policy.
Could the organization describe the main channels it uses to disseminate UN related information to the public? I thank you, Chair.
The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received.
Next, we have Russian Speaking Community Council incorporated.
Nicaragua, you have the floor.
Thank you, chair.
Could the organization please provide information on the international projects that it's currently implementing? Thank you very much.
The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received.
The next organization is SOS Chris Orient.
I see.
You have the floor.
Thank you, Chair.
Can the organization provide an update on its priority activities for 2026 and the intended outcome of these activities? Thank you.
The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received.
Next, we have Sheikh Abdullah Al Nuri Charity Society.
Any questions or comments? I see Israel, you have the floor.
Thank you, Chair.
We would appreciate receiving detailed information from the organization regarding its projects for 2026.
Thank you.
The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received.
Next, we have top Dani.
I see Armenia, you have the floor.
Thank you, Chair.
Could the organization provide details of its planned activities and projects for 2026 aimed at promoting gender equality? The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received.
Next, we have solidarity for peace and reunification of Korea.
Agua.
Thank you.
Could the organization please provide information in detail on the sources of financing during 2025, including the proportion of income that came from governments, foundations, private entities and individuals, as well as on the activities financed through those resources.
Thank you.
The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received.
Next, we have the antiquities coalition.
Any questions or comments? I see none.
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to the Antiquitist coalition? I see China.
You have the floor.
Thank you, Chair.
Could the organization introduce its funding or financing plan for 2026? Thank you, Chair.
The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received.
Next, we have the Canadian Bar Association.
Any questions or comments? I see none.
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to the Canadian Bar Association? I see China, you have the floor.
Thank you, Chair.
Could the organization introduce its participation in UN meetings in 2025? Thank you, Chair.
The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received.
Next, we have the International Center for Supporting Rights and Freedoms.
I see Bahrain, you have the floor.
Thank you, Chair.
The NGO's official website shows that the latest information posted was in 2022 with no new information after that.
Can the NGO explain if the website on the application continues to be the official website? If so, if there is a reason why there is no recent activity posted in the previous years.
Thank you.
The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received.
Next, we have the Royal United Services Institute for Defense and Security Studies.
Any questions or comments? I see none.
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organ? I see China, you have the floor.
Thank you, Chair.
Could the organization please introduce whether whether it has branches outside of the country of its registration.
Thank you, Chair.
The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received.
The next organization we have is.
Any questions or comments? I see Armenia, you have the floor.
Thank you, Chair.
Could the organization provide financial statement for 2024? The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received.
Next, we have Türkiye zidani.
Any questions or comments? I see Armenia, you have the floor.
Thank you, Chair.
Could the NGO provide the list of organizations with which it collaborated in 2024 and 2025? The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received.
Next, we have unity.
Any questions or comments? I see China, you have the floor.
Thank you, Chair.
Could the organization update the agenda of the latest board meeting as well as the proceedings of this board meeting? Thank you, Chair.
I thank the distinguished representative of China.
Could you perhaps explain what do you mean by proceedings of these board meetings? Thank you, Chair.
We want to ask the outcomes of the latest board meeting of the organization.
Thank you.
I thank you.
The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received.
Next, we have Bostic.
Any questions or comments? I see China, you have the floor.
Thank you, Chair.
Could the organization provide information on its current membership, including a number of its members as well as their nationalities.
Thank you, Chair.
I I thank the distinguished representative of China.
As far as I'm aware, this is actually a question that is also forwarded to the NGO in the application form.
If the NGO didn't provide an answer for it, that would be fine, I guess.
But could you maybe elaborate on your question? Thank you.
Thank you, Chair.
So let me elaborate on my question.
In 2018, this organization submitted its application to the NGO committee.
So far, close to eight years have elapsed.
We wish to have a better understanding of its membership, whether there are changes there have been changes in its membership because the changes of the membership will reflect its operations of the organization.
Thank you, Chair.
I thank you.
The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received.
Next, we have Oyu arm Dani.
Any questions or comments? I see Armenia, you have the floor.
Thank you, Chair.
In the financial statement, project expenses account for eight to 3% of the total expenditures.
Could Angio provide breakdown of these expenses, including the specific projects for which the funds were used? The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received.
Next, we have calc Radar.
Any questions or comments? I Turkey, you have the floor.
Thank you, Chair.
Could the organization share its financial statement of the latest fiscal year, I think.
The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received.
Next organization we have is User Yoga Fedsuna.
Any questions or comments? I see Armenia, you have the floor.
Thank you, Chair.
The organization is requested to provide a list of its planned activities for the current year and explain how these activities are expected to contribute to the work Ko.
The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received.
Next, we have Insani Yard dani.
Any questions or comments? I see United States, you have the following.
Thank you chair.
Can the organization please provide in writing a list of projects and activities for 2026 and how they will align with the work of the three pillars of the UN as well as Ecosox work? The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received.
Next, we have union interns.
Any questions or comments? I see Israel, you have the floor.
Thank you, Chair.
Could the NGO provide a breakdown of its funding sources, including the identities of institutional donors and the amounts received in 2025? Thank you.
The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received.
Next, we have United States I see India, you have the floor.
Thank you, Chair.
Thank you and good morning, dear colleagues.
The NGO may please specify the criteria of selection of members of their executive board and any other governing body.
Thank you, Mr.
Chair.
The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received.
Next, we have Uygur Human Rights Project.
Any questions or comments? I see China, you have the floor.
Thank you, Chairman.
We would like to ask this organization how it deals with the budget deficit it faces.
Thank you.
The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received.
Next, we have Vishy Tais Pile init Santrasama.
I see United Kingdom, you have the floor.
Thank you, Chair.
Could the organization provide references or examples from partner organizations that illustrate its experience, credibility, and potential added value to ECOSOC and the wider UN system.
Thank you.
The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received.
Next, we have Vest Support Incorporated.
I see China, you have the floor.
Thank you, Chairman.
We would like to ask the organization to present us some information with regard to the election of the board members and the processes of such elections.
Thank you.
I thank the distinguished delegate of China.
I assume that the organization's bylaws provided in the application form do not provide.
Yes.
In that case, then, the question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when responses received.
Next, we have World Business Angels Investment Forum.
All right.
You have the floor.
With regards to the financial statement, please could the organization describe which contracts it has benefited from and the number of contracts the organization has secured.
Thank you.
The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received.
Next, we have World Diplomatic Organization Limited.
I see China, you have the floor.
Thank you, Chairman.
Would the organization provide some information with regard to the project plans in 2026? Thank you.
The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received.
Next, we have World Educational Cultural Aid.
I see China, you have the floor.
Thank you, Chairman.
I'd like to ask in 2024 and 2025, whether this organization had participated in any meetings organized by the UN or has it conducted any cooperation with any other UN agencies.
Thank you.
The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received.
Next, we have World Far Human Rights.
I see China, you have the floor.
Thank you, Chairman.
We would like to ask the organization to provide financial statement for 2025.
Thank you.
The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received.
Next, we have Ozan Naive yard and chan Deca.
Any questions or comments? I see Armenia, you have the floor.
Thank you, Chair.
Could the organization provide the financial statements for 2025? The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received.
Next and last, we have Insani Hiatani.
I see Armenia, you have the floor.
Thank you, Chair.
The NGO mentioned that 29% of its income comes from the funding received from other NGOs.
Could the organization provide a list of these NGOs? Thank you.
The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received.
We have thus completed agenda item 38.
Before the committee moves to the remaining items on its agenda and is agreed at an informal briefing of the committee yesterday, I now invite the committee to resume its consideration of Agenda Item seven entitled Consideration of Special Reports.
It is my understanding that the committee would like to seek additional information from the NGO in consultative status with Ecosc Committee International respect et la Ca de la Charte African Detroit Tehope'sirc.
I see Algeia.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Algeria.
Thank you, Mr.
Chair.
Good morning to you and to everyone in the room.
I would like to intervene in follow up questions to the organizations including CRC, based on the informal briefing of yesterday.
First, regarding CRC, before addressing the substance of the response from this organization, we have some procedural comments for the Secretariat.
We observed that a PDF document containing a response was uploaded to the paperless system last Friday evening.
But it remains undated.
In addition, the first part of the document appears to be the exact initial response from last February circulated by email to members, but not posted on paper less system.
If that's the case, and indeed the case, we kindly request the Secretariat to remove the first three pages from the document and post this response on paper less in the circulated document section of 2026 regular session.
Regarding the annexes from page four onward, we request the addition of any accompanying transmission message and its corresponding dates for clarity and context.
F procedural comment, it would be helpful if the Secretariat organizers circulated documents posted on paperless chronologically within the same category of documents.
Turning to the substance of the response from CRC, we know that it is incomplete and relies partly on what seemed to be outdated document from 2021.
We request clarification on whether there has been no change to the board membership since then and if no general assembly was held.
Chair, again, we thank the NGO Branch for yesterday's informal briefing on Iraq past dispute leadership from which we understand that the 2019 letter addressed to the then acting NGO branch chief by an individual who appears to be the founder of the organization was never considered due to what appears to be a transmission issue.
Based on the content of the say letter, we request clarification from this organization on the leadership dispute dated from 2019.
And the allegations concerning a lack of respect for the objectives, orientation, and positions that are at odds with the provisions of the status of the organization and its rules of procedure.
Furthermore, our examination of the list of individuals registered by this organization at the UN 2022-2025 has revealed discrepancies with the public records.
We will share later the names of individuals who represented CRC during this 2020 to 2025 period, but are absent from the list shared with the committee by this organization.
We kindly request the Secretariat to investigate these cases for potential or any abuse and report back by next session.
Second, regarding Radig, we take note of the response dated 26 May 2026, stating that to the best of their knowledge, no discrepancies exist.
However, we have found discrepancies with public records.
We will share later the names of individuals who represented Rad DG, but are not on the shared with us and we similarly ask the Secretariat to investigate these answers and report back to the committee by the next session.
Third, regarding OCA pros, we know that the response is still missing and we reiterate the same questions from February.
We'll leave it to the committee to decide how to handle instances like this one where no feedback is provided.
While missing quadrinal reports or lack of response during the application phase lead to clear procedural consequences, the way forward on a lack of reaction under Agenda item seven needs to be clarified.
We believe that these serious procedural gaps must be addressed in the context of discussions on working methods.
Mr.
Chair, to conclude, I would like to recall that Algeia has sat on this committee, a technical body for four years during this ongoing term.
And this 2026 session marks the very first time we have utilized Agenda item seven.
We have done so because we possess reasonable grounds and evidence of abuses of consultative status and violations of EcoSOC resolution 1996 slash 21.
To be clear, the vast majority of NGOs with consultative status fully respect their obligations, and we do commend their efforts and contributions to the work of the UN.
To preserve their legitimacy and added value, this committee must fully exercise its due diligence and oversight mandate, keeping Ekso resolution 1996 slash 21 as our sole compass.
I thank you.
I thank the distinguished representative of Algeria.
Does any other delegation wish to take the floor at this stage? I see none.
Can I assume that the action proposed by Algeria is to forward some questions to CRC? For comments about the other NGOs, I take note of these and the questions will be forwarded to the organization called CRC will be transmitted to the NGO and the committee will be informed when the answer is received.
I Algeria, you helpful.
Yes.
Thank you, Chair.
I didn't want to interrupt, but just to clarify, indeed, there were some questions to CRC and also some additional information to be shared with the committee members and Secretariat to look at those names that are absent from the list provided by CRC and Radig in their official list provided to the UN Secretariat to the 2022, 2025 period.
Thank you.
Thank you.
The committee has thus concluded its consideration of agenda item seven.
I now invite the committee to resume its consideration of agenda item six C, other related matters.
I draw the attention of the committee to the list of NGOs requesting to be heard by the Economic and Social Council in accordance with ECSE resolution 1996 slash 21, paragraph 32 A and Rule 84 of the council's rules of Procedures.
The list is contained in document E slash two slash 2026 slash CRP dot 21.
Circulate to delegations on 26th of May.
May I take it that the committee recommends that the council hear these organizations? I hear no objections.
It is so decided.
The committee has thus concluded its consideration of agenda item three.
I now invite the committee to begin consideration of Agenda Item nine entitled Provisional Agenda and Documentation of the 2026 session for which it has before it document slash dot slash 2026 slash L dot one.
The document was circulated to delegations last week.
I also wish to inform the committee that the proposed dates for the 2027 session are 2018-2022, 27-29 January and 12th February for the regular session and 17-2021, 26 and 27th of May and seven June for the resumed session.
I have been informed that in keeping with the past practice and given the financial entitlements of the IG committee, four meetings of the 2027 regular and resume session will be half day meetings.
Are there any comments? I see India, you have the floor.
Thank you, Mr.
Chair.
Is it possible that you can repeat the dates once again? Thank you.
Of course.
It will be for the 2027 regular session.
It will be 2018-22 January and 27-29 January and for a final day on 12th of February.
And for the resume session, it will be 17-20 1st of May and from 26th and 27th of May and the final day for 7th of June.
I guess it is clear now.
I see United States, you have the floor.
Can you please repeat the days where there's only one session as well? Thank you.
For the regular session, 2027, it will be 12th of February and for the resume session, it will be 7th of June.
Yeah.
May I take it that the committee wishes to approve the dates 18-20 2nd of January and from 27th to 29th of January and 12th of February and 17-20 first and 26th and 27th of May and 7th of June for the regular and resume session respectively.
I see Israel, you have the floor.
Thank you, Chair.
I would like to ask that for the 27th of January, if there is a session that day, if it's not a full session, that the meeting will be in the afternoon in the PM part of the day.
Since during the morning on the 27th of January, there will be the International Holocaust Remembrance Day commemoration and it coincides, which makes it difficult to participate in both.
And from the respect to the 27th of January, we ask that if there is only one meeting on that day, it'll be in the PM meeting.
Thank you.
I've been informed that it will be for a full day on 27 27th of January.
Yes, you have the floor.
Thank you, Chair.
Just to put on record that and hopefully we will not be in the same position next year and that there will be no financial constraints next year, but if there are, and if there will be a consideration of eliminating meetings, that it would be considered to give up on the morning of the 27th of January.
And if I can ask the chair once again to read out the entire dates of the sessions for 2027, that would be much appreciated.
Thank you.
So for the delay.
I've been informed that there will be an opportunity to later finalize these dates.
As for now, this is the proposed dates, but a After the Echoc session, there will be an opportunity for now.
I will repeat the dates proposed for 2027 session.
For the regular session, we will have 18-22 January and 27 to 29th of January and for a final day for 12th of February.
For the resumed session in May and June, we have 17th to 21st of May and 26th and 27th of May, as well as 7th of June.
I I assume it is clear now.
Thank you.
May I take it that the provisional agenda for the 2027 session of the committee is contained in document in E slash two slash 2026 and slash L one is approved.
I hear no objection.
It is so decided I We have now come to the last item on our agenda item today entitled adoption of the Report of the Committee.
Distinguished delegates, I give the floor to the Vice Chair, Mr.
Ennis Sanven to introduce the draft report as contained in document E slash CID two slash 2026 slash CRP 2022, and circulated to members of the committee yesterday.
I thank the Vice Chair for his statement.
Now, please, I give you the floor.
Thank you, Chair.
Distinguished delegates, I am pleased to present to you today the draft report of the committee on non governmental organizations on its 2026 resume session.
For its consideration today, the committee has before it the procedural chapter of the draft report contained in document E slash two slash 2026 slash CRP 22.
This draft report will of course be updated by filling in the blanks with substantive details for consideration and adoption by the committee on 5th of June 2026.
Embers of the committee will be informed of any informal consultations as necessary to consider these additional details.
It gives me pleasure to submit the draft report to the committee for its consideration.
I thank the NGO branch, the Secretariat, and the committee members.
I thank the Vice Chair for his statement.
I wish to emphasize that this draft just introduced is not put forward for adoption, but rather to serve as a basic structure of the final report.
Are there any comments on the draft report as just introduced? I see none.
May I take it that the committee wishes to authorize Mr.
Aniston Rovin to finalize the draft report in consultations with members of the committee with the support of the Secretariat and to introduce it to the committee on 5th of June for its adoption.
May I take it that the committee wishes to proceed as I have just outlined? I hear no objection.
We will proceed accordingly.
Distinguished delegates, ladies and gentlemen, representatives of non governmental organizations.
As we conclude the 2026 resume it session of the committee on non governmental organizations, I wish to express my sincere appreciation to all committee members, representatives of non governmental organizations, and the Secretariat for their dedication and exemplary work throughout the session.
I also wish to underscore the constructive and collegiate spirit that characterized our deliberations over the past two weeks, which reaffirmed our shared commitment to strengthening the efficiency and transparency of the committee's work.
Decision marked a significant undertaking, during which the committee reviewed 102 new applications for consultative status, and 361 applications deferred from previous sessions, bringing the total number of applications considered to 463.
In addition, the committee examined two deferred reclassification requests, one deferred merger and reviewed and review with 547 new quaternary reports, along with 167 deferred reports from previous sessions.
As a result of our deliberations, 340 organizations had their consultative status suspended, 56 organizations had their status reinstated, and the status of 148 organizations was withdrawn.
The committee also took note of ten requests for a change of name.
As of the close of today's meeting, a total of 86 organizations were recommended for consultative status, representing 19% of all applications under review.
This includes 70% of new applications and 4% of deferred applications.
Dear colleagues, I wish to express my appreciation to the non governmental organizations that submitted timely written responses to the committee's questions, as well as to those that participated in person during the interactive question and answer sessions.
Their candid and constructive engagement has been essential to the committee's work.
NGOs continue to play a vital role within the United Nations by amplifying the voices of marginalized communities and contributing valuable expertise and perspectives to our deliberations.
I also want to commend the NGO branch and the Secretariat for their high level of professionalism and commitment.
Their efforts in managing the large volume of applications and quadrinal reports, as well as in supporting committee members and NGOs were instrumental to the effective functioning of the committee.
I would like also to thank my fellow Vice chair for his dedication and all his efforts, and I address my thanks as well to the wonderful work that has been done by the interpreters during this resume it session.
Please also be reminded that the committee will reconvene on Friday 5th of June to adopt the final report of the session.
Once again, I thank you for your strong support, collaboration, and commitment.
Together, we have brought this session to a successful close.
Thank you.
The meeting I declare the 2026 resume it session of the Committee on non governmental organizations suspended.
The meeting is adjourned.