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NGO Branch
We are currently experiencing technical difficulties with our iCSO database. We understand that this may cause inconvenience, and we do appreciate your patience. Please refer to the links below for guidance on how to proceed while we implement improvements. Thank you for your understanding.
Detailed Guidance:
1. Applications: Deadline for new applications is 1 June 2025
2. Quadrennial Reports: Deadline for new quadrennial reports covering the 2021-2024 period is 1 June 2025
3. INF List
The NGO Branch supports the work of the Committee on NGOs of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the intergovernmental body responsible for granting consultative status with ECOSOC to non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
There are currently 6,494 NGOs in active consultative status with ECOSOC [list]. Information regarding applications for consultative status, participation in meetings and events at the United Nations, accreditations and other matters is currently available in English and French.
Useful links:
News
The integrated Civil Society Organizations (iCSO) System, developed by the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), facilitates interactions between civil society organizations and DESA.
"Working with ECOSOC" is an informational booklet that briefs Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) on the benefits of establishing a consultative relationship with ECOSOC, as well as to provide instructions on how to obtain this status within the framework provided by ECOSOC Resolution 1996/31.
INDICO is an open source platform developed by CERN and customized by our colleagues at the UN Office in Geneva, where it is used for all event registrations.