NGOs and DPI

Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have been partners of the Department of Global Communications (DGC) since its establishment in 1947. Official relationships between DGC and NGOs date back to 1968. The Economic and Social Council in its resolution 1297 called on DGC to associate NGOs with effective information programs in place and thus disseminate information about issues on the UN’s agenda and the work of the Organization. Through associated NGOs, DGC seeks to reach people around the world and help them better understand the work and aims of the United Nations.

Application Process 

NGO Resources

Department of Global Communications – Civil Society/ NGO page

ECOSOC’s NGO page (including information on consultative status)

UN NGO Liaison Service

United Nations and Civil Society

UN Calendar of Events

Other Organizations

Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship with the UN

United Nations Association of the United States