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The NGO Branch at the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) organized an online information session for NGOs on the application process for obtaining consultative status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). The event was held on 6 May 2025 at 11:00 AM (New York Time).
The session addressed the following key questions:
What is ECOSOC consultative status?
Which organizations are eligible to apply, and what are the benefits of obtaining this status?
How does the application process work — from submission to final decision by ECOSOC?
What are the main components of the application package?
We invite all interested NGOs and stakeholders to watch the full recording of the session for detailed guidance and insights.