Committee on NGOs: 2016 Resumed Session

The Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations is a standing committee of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), established by the Council in 1946. It reports directly to ECOSOC, and the two reports of its annual regular session (usually at the end of January) and resumed session (in May) include draft resolutions or decisions on matters calling for action by the Council.

The main tasks of the Committee are:

• The consideration of applications for consultative status and requests for reclassification submitted by NGOs;
• The consideration of quadrennial reports submitted by NGOs in General and Special categories;
• The implementation of the provisions of Council resolution 1996/31 and the monitoring of the consultative relationship; and
• Any other issues which the ECOSOC may request the Committee to consider.

1 June 2016 is the last day for NGOs to apply for consultative status with ECOSOC. Read more about how to apply here.

More information on the Committee on NGOs, 2016 Resumed Session (23 May – 1 June 2016)