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CIVICUS at UN Headquarters

Civil society is recognised by the United Nations as an indispensable source of ideas, solutions and expertise when it comes to developing and delivering global policies and programs. UN headquarters provides a number of entry points for civil society to engage in intergovernmental decision-making processes related to Peace and Security; Sustainable Development; Human Rights; International Law; and Humanitarian Aid. CIVICUS helps representatives from civil society in a number of ways, including:

Make interventions on a range of thematic and country specific issues;

  • Deliver joint statements
  • Organise panel discussions and workshops;
  • Produce advocacy letters;
  • Conduct bilateral meetings with member states and representatives of UN bodies

For more information on our line of work at UN Headquarters, please contact mandeep.tiwanaATcivicus.org

CIVICUS at the UN General Assembly

Civil society has worked with the UN General Assembly since its inception. Representatives from civil society have participated in meetings of the General Assembly committees and other subsidiary bodies, as well as meetings of the GA itself. Over the years, the General Assembly´s system and procedures have evolved to provide opportunities for civil society leaders to address member states and provide input on the processes the General Assembly presides over.

We are currently in the 78th session of the UN General Assembly. For more information, please see here. | For an overview of previous sessions, see here.

Read our joint civil society statement on outcomes of the UNGA 78 Third Committee.

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