The Department of Global Communications tells this UN story across multiple platforms, digital and traditional, to build support for the aims and work of the United Nations. Through their global operations and offices in 60 countries, they reach millions of people with trusted, objective information and an inclusive message that enables the public, civil society, private sector and Member States to engage in the work of the United Nations.
1. Fill out the application form (Typed forms only. No handwritten forms will be processed)
2. Prepare the required documents:
Each sample should clearly show how the information material or activity raised awareness about a UN-related topic, should indicate the target audience(s) and size of audience, and should be produced/organized by your organization. Samples that are not in English must be accompanied by an English description.
Recommendation letters should briefly describe your organization’s work/partnership and explain why your organization is being recommended for association with the Department of Global Communications. Letters from local, central or federal/national governments (Member States), as well as their subsidiary agencies/entities or programmes are not accepted, including Permanent Missions, Embassies and Consulates. (1) Recommendation letters from individuals: the recommending person must sign the letter and should not have a formal relationship (Member/Chairman of the Board; CEO; CFO; CAO; etc,) or hold a position within the organization, its board of directors or any other organ of the CSO. (2) Recommendation letters from organizations: the recommendation letter must be signed and issued on official letterhead.
3. Send the completed application form and all required documents directly to the Civil Society Unit via e-mail at undgccso@un.org.
All submitted materials must be in English or French, the two working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Material in other languages must be accompanied by a translation into to English or French.
Remember to keep a copy of all submitted documents and material for your records.
If the material is too large to be submitted via e-mail, we suggest you use digital platforms such as Google Drive, WeTransfer, Dropbox, One Drive, etc. to upload your documents and share the link with us.
Step 1: Once your application material has been received, the Civil Society Unit will evaluate your materials and inform you if your application is complete.
Step 2: If your organization has submitted a complete application, the Civil Society Unit will prepare your application for presentation to the Civil Society Association Committee which will review your application. This Committee usually meets twice a year to review applications.
Step 3: Your organization will receive a letter informing you of the decision by the Civil Society Association Committee on your application; the UNIC/UNIS/UNRIC office in your country/region as well as the NGO Executive Committee are also informed, and a press release is issued naming all newly associated organizations.
Yes, the Civil Society Association Committee may disassociate your organization if your organization consistently fails to fulfil its responsibilities over a three-year period or you engage in any activity that the Department of Global Communications considers merits separation from our Department or is not in line with the principles and values of the UN Charter.
Yes. Your organization can re-apply for association with the Department of Global Communications one year after its disassociation. You must follow the original application procedure for membership as disassociation renders invalid the required documentation for membership, which you originally submitted at the time of your acceptance for association.
The Global NGO Executive Committee (GNEC) was founded in 1962 to promote a closer working relationship between the United Nations and the non-governmental organizations (NGOs) affiliated with it. GNEC acts as a liaison between the NGO community and the UN's Department of Global Communications (UNDGC). GNEC provides strategic guidance to help NGOs become more effective partners of the UN.
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