The Global NGO Executive Committee is comprised of eighteen representatives elected by organizations officially associated with the United Nations Department of Global Communications (UNDGC).

The Executive Committee was founded to promote a closer working relationship between the United Nations and the NGOs associated with UNDGC. GNEC acts as a liaison between the NGO/CSO community and UN, and help them make more effective use of their affiliation with the UNDGC.

In partnership with the UNDGC, the Executive Committee organizes the Communication Workshops, Town Hall Meetings, Briefings and the annual UN Civil Society Conference (formerly known as the UN DPI NGO Conference), at the UN Headquarters or abroad. These events aim to facilitate collaboration among NGOs, empowers civil society, and increases public understanding of the United Nations’ critical efforts on issues of economic and social development, climate justice, human rights, the rule of law, peace-building, and other SDGs. This event is an important opportunity for NGOs/CSOs from all around the world to network and promote the efforts of their organizations.

The Executive Committee also provides civil society with abundant opportunities to become more knowledgeable about the UN and the NGO/CSO sector through its popular Communications Workshops and other activities throughout the year.