Bonjour juin 2026. Déjà? l'été est déjà dans nos murs depuis plusieurs jours. Ici et là en Europe, les températures ont déjà pris l'ascenseur.
L'ONU, ses diverses institutions, partenaire et organisations internationales no gouvernementales ou autres, on ne chôme pas. A Genève se tient la 62e session ordinaire du Conseil des Droits Humains.Dans ce cadre, nous proposons à tout membre du Comité basé à Genève qui le pourrait d'y participer autant que faire se peut.
Pour BANGWE et DIALOGUE de façon exclusive, une réunion sur Zoom est prévue jeudi prochain 18 juin 2026 entre les membres du Comité de soutien de Genève et ceux de ASSOPAD anciennement BANGWE Burundi.
Enfin, dans la présente livraison, il nous a paru nécessaire de publier les instructions du Service en charge des ONG au siège des Nations Unies à New York à l'endroit des ONG candidades au Statut Spécial d'observation auprès du Conseil Economique et Social (ECOSOC).
United Nations Nations Unies
NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS BRANCH
OFFICE OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL SUPPORT AND COORDINATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
United Nations, New York, N.Y.
Website: www.un.org/ecosoc/ngo Contact: www.un.org/ecosoc/ngo/contact
Dear NGO Representative,
Subject: Adherence to obligations by Non-governmental Organizations in
consultative status with UN ECOSOC
In response to a request made by the UN ECOSOC Committee on Non-governmental
Organizations, and in order to avoid any potential abuse of the ECOSOC consultative
status, I would like to inform you that the Committee underlined that consultative status
is a privilege obtained, and that NGOs and their representatives must adhere at all times
to the rules, standards and principles governing participation in United Nations meetings
and activities.
In particular, the Committee emphasized the importance of ensuring that NGOs conduct
themselves in a manner consistent with the UN Charter and with respect for integrity of
intergovernmental processes, including during formal and informal meetings, side events
and other activities, in the context of UN events.
NGOs are reminded that information on United Nations sessions and events opened to
NGOs with consultative status is available through our website in the booklet
“Working with ECOSOC: an NGO Guide to consultative status” available in
several languages at: https://ecosoc.un.org/en/ngo/guide-to-consultative-status.
NGO’s consultative relationship with ECOSOC is governed by the principles contained
in resolution 1996/31. Aligned with the request of the Committee, please note the
following guidance in particular:
Responsibilities and obligations of NGOs in consultative status
1) Quadrennial reports
• Organizations in general and special consultative status are required to submit a
report on the activities of their organizations in support of the work of ECOSOC
and the United Nations once every four years, known as quadrennial reports, as
per ECOSOC resolution 1996/31. This requirement is reinforced through
ECOCOC resolution 2008/4 on “Measures to improve the quadrennial reporting
procedures.” Please carefully follow the guidelines for the submission of these
reports on the NGO Branch website at:
https://ecosoc.un.org/en/ngo/submitquadrennial-report
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• In the intervening periods between the submission of quadrennial reports,
organizations are advised to keep detailed records of participation in United
Nations meetings and events, as well as cooperation with United Nations funds
and agencies for inclusion in subsequent reports.
2) Suspension and withdrawal of consultative status
• As per resolution 2008/4, if an NGO fails to submit its quadrennial report by the
due date of 1 June, following three reminders after the initial due date, the
Committee on NGOs shall recommend immediate suspension of consultative
status for the organization the following year for a period of one year.
• According to the same resolution, NGOs whose consultative status has been
suspended due to an outstanding quadrennial report will be required to submit
the report within the period of suspension in order for the Committee on NGOs
to consider, take note of the report and recommend reinstatement of consultative
status.
• If, however, an NGO fails to submit the report within the stipulated period, the
Committee on NGOs shall recommend to the Economic and Social Council the
immediate withdrawal of consultative status. Once consultative status has been
withdrawn by the Council, the NGO will no longer be entitled to the benefits
and privileges of the relationship.
• The organization concerned will be entitled to re-apply for consultative status
after a period of three years, following the effective date of withdrawal of status.
• Additionally, consultative status of NGOs can be suspended for up to three years
or withdrawn by the decision of the Economic and Social Council on the
recommendation of its Committee on Non- Governmental Organizations in the
following cases:
(a) If an organization, either directly or through its affiliates or
representatives acting on its behalf, clearly abuses its status by engaging
in a pattern of acts contrary to the purposes and principles of the Charter
of the United Nations including unsubstantiated or politically motivated
acts against Member States of the United Nations incompatible with
those purposes and principles;
(b) If there exists substantiated evidence of influence from proceeds
resulting from internationally recognized criminal activities such as the
illicit drugs trade, money-laundering or the illegal arms trade;
(c) If, within the preceding three years, an organization did not make
any positive or effective contribution to the work of the United Nations
and of the Council or its commissions or other subsidiary organs.
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Strict prohibitions against misrepresentation of consultative status
• NGOs in consultative status are not considered part of the United Nations system.
As such, they are not representatives or staff of the United Nations, nor are they
authorized to enter business arrangements on behalf of the United Nations or
misuse the United Nations’ name or logo for endorsement of an organization’s
activities in any way. Furthermore, consultative status does not entitle NGOs to
any privileges such as tax exemptions, diplomatic passports, travel privileges,
etc.
• NGOs in consultative status are forbidden to use the United Nations logo on
their stationery, business cards, websites, meeting banners, cars, office buildings,
etc. Misrepresentation of consultative relationships can result in adverse
consequences for your organization.
• If the organization wishes to display consultative status on its letterhead, the
following statement can be included below the name of the organization:
“Organization in (Category of consultative status) with the Economic and Social
Council since (year status granted).
Yours sincerely,
Acting Chief, NGO Branch
Office of Intergovernmental Support and Coordination
for Sustainable Development
Department of Economic and Social Affairs
