The 2026 regular session of the Committee on NGOs will take place from 26 January to 20 February at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The Committee will meet again on 20 February 2026 to adopt its report of the session.
New applications for consultative status and requests for reclassification The 2026 regular session is expected to consider 237 new applications for status by NGOs as well as 381 applications deferred from earlier sessions. The Committee will also review new quadrennial reports of 773 NGOs in general or special consultative status, as well as 154 quadrennial reports from 107 organizations, deferred from earlier sessions. The session's recommendations will be sent to the Economic and Social Council for its approval during the meetings of the management segment of the Council to be held from 10 to 11 June 2026.
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I call to order the 2nd meeting of the 2026 regular session of the Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations.
Before the committee continues its consideration of agenda item 3B, I would like to remind representatives of NGOs present in the room that there will be a question and answer session this afternoon from 5 PM to 6 PM, during which representatives of NGOs would be able to respond to questions from the committee. In this regard, representatives of the NGO branch are in the conference room from 3 PM to 3:30 PM every day taking inscriptions from NGOs who wish to be placed on the list. Please note that inscriptions will close at 3:30 on each day. Based on the inscriptions, the list will be announced in the afternoon and a representative of the organization Inscribed on the list will be invited to the podium to respond to questions from the Committee.
Okay.
Distinguished delegates, I invite the Committee to continue its consideration of Agenda Item 3B, entitled New Applications for Consultative Status and New Requests for Reclassification, contained in Working Paper 1. We shall take up from where we left off this morning.
which is Lockley International Asphal.
It appears there are no questions or comments.
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization?
Yes.
I hear no objections.
It is so decided.
Next, Mary Dinhart Foundation.
It appears there are no questions or comments.
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organisation?
I hear no objections.
It is so decided.
Next, Betha Loughferney, Engineering Governance Consulting.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Cameroon.
Merci, Monsieur le Président.
Thank you, Chair. With regard to this NGO, I have the following question. Could this NGO tell us the countries that they're represented in? Thank you. Which 6 countries?
The question will be submitted to the organization.
The committee will be notified when a response is received.
Next, Modern Thinkers Foundation.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Cameroon.
Merci.
Thank you, Chair. With regard to the Modern Thinkers Foundation, I'd like to know what programs improve the condition of women. that this organization is involved in. Thank you.
The question will be submitted to the organization.
The committee will be notified when a response is received. Next, we have Moroccan Association of Green Economy for Environment and Climate Justice.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of China.
Thank you, Chair. We have the following questions regarding this organization. According to its financial report, administrative expenditure accounts for 84% of the total expenditure. Can the organization provide more details and illustrate if there is sufficient funding— sufficient funding for programs? Thank you.
The question will be submitted to the organization.
The committee will be notified when a response is received.
Next, No Con Nigeria Initiative.
Thank you.
Any questions or comments?
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organisation?
I hear no objections.
It is so decided.
Next, National Association for Popular Action.
It appears there are no questions or comments.
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organisation?
I hear no objections.
It is so decided.
Next, National Human Rights and Humanitarian Foundation.
Any questions or comments?
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend? I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Pakistan.
I thank you, Chair. The NGO has only $1,500 as income source according to the submitted application. How the NGO is planning to manage expenses and execute future projects?
The question will be submitted to the organisation.
The committee will be notified when a response is received.
Next, National Influencers.
Any questions or comments?
May I take it that I give the floor to the distinguished representative of India.
Thank you, Mr. Chair. We tried to obtain some information from the website, but the website was not working when I tried from multiple browsers. The committee would recommend that NGO has a functional and fully accessible website so that the members can see and understand the activities on a regular basis. Then the main question will be like, the NGO seems to be in advocacy and lobbying profession. The committee would like to understand the modus operandi relating to finding solutions to the challenges faced by the government of Pakistan in the fields of economy, education, health, environment, etc.?
I thank the distinguished representative of India.
I note his comment and then a question. The comment about the website, noted.
and then his question. Could I ask him to repeat it, and maybe as he repeats it, if there is a more specific question within what he's asking? I give the floor back to the distinguished representative of India.
Thank you, Chair. I'll try to be a bit more clear. The committee would like to understand the modus operandi relating to the NGOs' main functionality, which is to find solutions to the challenges faced by the government of Pakistan in the fields of economy, education, health, and environment. Thank you. They said— the NGO says that they are finding solutions to these problems. What exactly is the way of doing it?
Thank you.
I see.
So it's how they are finding the solution— how they are finding the problems. maybe the solutions, whether through research and that sort of thing.
Fine.
The question will be submitted to the organization, and the committee will be notified when a response is received.
Next, Nidola Nutrition Organization.
Any questions or comments?
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organisation?
I hear no objections.
It is so decided.
Next, Nedduk's Multi-Business Concept.
Any questions or comments?
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organisation?
I hear no objections.
It is so decided.
Next, ONG Génération Femmes de Mères Millionnaires.
Any questions or comments?
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organisation?
I hear no objections.
It is so decided.
Next, Observatoire de la Jeunesse et de l'Enfant pour le Développement.
Second.
Any questions or comments?
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization?
I hear no objections.
It is so decided.
Next, One Mission. No, it's not. It's Observatorio Internacional de Juventud.
Any questions or comments?
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization?
I hear no objections.
It is so decided.
Next, One Mission.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Cameroon.
Merci, Monsieur le Président.
Thank you, Chair. With regard to the One Mission organization, My question is whether the organization could give us more information about its sources of funding, and also could it tell us who its main contributors are and the amounts that they contribute? Thank you.
Thank you.
I thank the distinguished representative of Cameroon.
If I may propose a slight edit to his question, which is to have it as the main contributors to the budget of the organization, noting that in the questionnaire they have provided a budget outline.
So if he's content with that proposal, I pass back to the distinguished representative of Cameroon.
Thank you, Chair. Yes, that reformulation is correct.
Thank you.
The question will be submitted to the organisation.
The committee will be notified when a response is received.
Next, Organisation Africaine pour l'Éducation et la Culture.
Any questions or comments?
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization?
Yes.
I hear no objections.
It is so decided.
Next, Organisation d'Appui aux Jeunesse Opérateur Économique pour la Gouvernance Locale.
Any questions or comments?
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization?
I hear no objections.
It is so decided.
Next, Organisation des Visionnaires de Vouez pour un Développement de Gouët Modernisation.
Any questions or comments?
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organisation?
I hear no objections.
It is so decided.
Next, organisation null Gubamenzol, Deserolo, Amaranta, and OMG, Amaranta.
Any questions or comments?
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organisation?
I hear no objections.
It is so decided.
Next, Oriental Medicine, Science, and Philosophy.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of the United Kingdom.
Thank you, Chair. The organization's website states that Oriental Medicine, Science, and Philosophy is based in the Sultanates of Oman Can they please clarify where they are based?
Thank you.
Could I ask the distinguished representative of the United Kingdom if he could please repeat his question?
Yes.
The organization's website states that Oriental medicine science and philosophy is based in the Sultanate of Oman. And we'd like the NGO to please clarify where they are based.
I see there's a contradiction between on their application and the website.
Yes, that's right.
The question will be submitted to the organization.
The committee will be notified when a response is received.
Next, People's Own Foundation.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Pakistan.
Uh, I thank you, Chair. The NGO has provided financial statements up to financial year 2020. We would like the organization to share financial statements of 2023 and 2024.
The request shall be submitted to the organization.
The committee will be notified when a response is received.
Next, Programme d'Appui à la Femme et à l'Enfance Déshéritée.
Any questions or comments?
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organisation?
I hear no objections.
It is so decided.
Next, Prometheus Institute for Democracy and Human Rights Association.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of China.
Thank you, Chairman.
Based on the materials submitted by the organisation, the financial statement says 98% of the finance comes from international partners. We would like to have more detailed information vis-à-vis the financial support from the international partners.
Thank you.
The question will be submitted to the organisation.
The committee will be notified when a response is received.
Next, Raha Foundation.
Any questions or comments?
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organisation?
I hear no objections.
It is so decided.
Next, Recovering Nepal.
Any questions or comments?
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization?
I hear no objections.
It is so decided.
Next, Reday Nami.
Any questions or comments?
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organisation?
I hear no objections.
It is so decided.
Next, Rema Development Foundation, an indigenous NGO.
Any questions or comments?
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organisation?
I hear no objections.
It is so decided.
Next, Rafida Women's Health Organization.
Any questions or comments?
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organisation?
I hear no objections.
It is so decided.
Thank you.
Next.
Rochelle Grego, Boakye Foundation.
Any questions or comments?
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organisation?
I hear no objections.
It is so decided.
Next, rejet et personnage handicap du TUCAD.
Any questions or comments?
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization?
I hear no objections.
It is so decided.
Next, SS Research Foundation.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Pakistan.
As per the application, the NGO is in loss of about 1.8 million Indian rupees. How the NGO is planning to manage expenses and execute projects in future?
The question will be submitted to the organisation.
The committee will be notified when a response is received.
Next, Savannah Signatures, LBG.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Cameroon.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Turning to this organization, Savannah Signatures LBG, as regards to the multiple solicitations and demands that have been made on the ground, I'd like to know what the priority areas There are— there are that are being targeted— being targeted in order to ensure access to healthcare.
The question will be submitted to the organization.
The committee will be notified when a response is received.
Next, Siksha.
Sidh Bhawana.
Welfare. Jamia Safia, Lebanon. Samati.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Pakistan.
Thank you, Chair. The NGO has received substantial foreign donations. We would like the NGO to share details of foreign donations. The NGO has received sufficient foreign donations We would like the NGO to share details of these donations, from which countries they have received, from which organizations.
I thank the distinguished representative of Pakistan.
The question will be submitted to the organization.
The committee will be notified when a response is received.
Next, Shri Guru Jambasawa Sewa Sasanthan District, Shepur.
Give the floor to the distinguished representative of Pakistan.
Thank you, Chair. Uh, the NGO is requested to provide financial statements of fiscal year 2024.
Question will be submitted to the organization.
The committee will be notified when a response is received.
Next, Skills Improvement Foundation.
Any questions or comments?
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend?
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of India.
The committee would like to understand from the NGO about their activities that they have undertaken during the year 2025 and the expenditure related to those activities. Thank you.
The question will be submitted to the organization.
The committee will be notified when a response is received.
Next, Sakun.
Any questions or comments?
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization?
I hear no objections.
It is so decided. Thank you.
Next, Smiley Children's Society.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Pakistan.
The NGO is requested to provide financial statements of fiscal year 2024.
The request will be submitted to the organisation.
The Committee will be notified when a response is received.
Next, Social Awareness and Development Campaign, Guldar.
Can I check, is that a new request for the floor from Pakistan?
No.
Any questions or comments?
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization?
I hear no objections.
It is so decided.
Next, Society for Family Health.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Cameron.
Thank you, Chair. With regard to Society for Family Health, they have very longstanding activities. Could I know exactly when they began their activities, the exact date they began their activities? And could they also tell us whether they are members of an association organisation. Thank you.
The question will be submitted to the organisation.
The committee will be notified when a response is received.
Next, Sirith Satha.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Pakistan.
I thank you, Mr.
Chair.
As per the data provided by the NGO, the NGO is in loss of about 22 million Indian rupees. How the NGO is planning to manage expenses and execute projects in future? I thank you, Chair.
The question will be submitted to the organization.
The committee will be notified when response is received.
Next, Starbug Empowerment Foundation.
Any questions or comments?
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organisation?
I hear no objections.
It is so decided.
Next, Starbug Empowerment Foundation.
Gosh, I'm repeating myself.
It's now Steer for Change Mother and Newborn Foundation Limited.
Any questions or comments?
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization?
I hear no objections.
It is so decided.
Next, step up.
For autism.
Any questions or comments?
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization?
I hear no objections.
It is so decided.
Distinguished delegates, this is to inform you that there are no non-governmental organizations who have inscribed to take part in the Q&A session this afternoon, so when it reaches 5 PM, we will just continue with the list. We'll keep going, and we'll keep going now as well with the next Sustainable Youth Development Hub Cameroun.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Cameroon.
With regard to the organization Sustainable Youth Development Hub Cameroon, my question would be, Whether this organisation could provide us with a list of all of the NGOs that contribute to their budget and give us the precise amounts for the last 3 years. Thank you.
The question will be submitted to the organisation.
The committee will be notified when a response is received.
Next, the Institution of Data Scientists and Analysts Limited.
Any questions or comments?
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization?
I hear no objections.
It is so decided.
Next, the Organisation for Leadership and Strategy Development.
Any questions or comments?
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization?
I hear no objections.
It is so decided.
Next, the registered trustees of Universal Ministry of Africa.
Any questions or comments?
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization?
Yes. I hear no objections.
It is so decided.
Next, Thinkers Organisation for Talented Care.
Any questions or comments?
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special—
I give the floor to the distinguished representative
Thank you, Chair.
The NGO states that its main goal is taking care of talented people with special abilities in cultural, sports, scientific, and artistic fields, develops and maintains the creative abilities of child, and develops and the sports movement and creating the opportunities for the children Could the organization elaborate on how these aims are reflected in its social media accounts? Thank you.
I thank the distinguished representative of Israel. Can I ask her to repeat the question?
Just so I and the Secretariat understand it, so it's about how their projects are reflected in their social media campaign, is that correct?
If you could just clarify the question.
Yes, Chair.
I pass back to the distinguished representative of Israel.
Thank you, Chair. Yes, should I mention it again? I'll go to the question itself. Could the organization elaborate on how these aims are reflected in its social media accounts?
I thank the distinguished representative of Israel.
It's a slightly unusual question. We haven't really had questions about how organizations reflect their work in their social media campaigns.
Typically, questions are regarding the contents of the application that is in front of us to consider.
Mm-hmm.
May I ask you to think a little bit about how you could reformulate the question to be about the application that the NGO has provided rather than questions about their social media?
I recall we've had questions about the contents of the websites, for example, in the past, and we have chosen to suggest alternative questions and concentrate our attention to the application in front of us. I'll give some time if you need a little time, and then I'll pass back to you when you're ready. I pass back to the distinguished representative of Israel.
Thank you, Chair. Okay, thank you, Chair. I'll ask another question. How does the organisation ensure that it maintains no association, endorsement, or operational overlap with entities or individuals designated as terrorist organisations under national or international law? Thank you, Chair.
The question will be submitted to the organisation.
The committee will be notified when a response is received.
Next, Triple Responders Initiative.
Any questions or comments?
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this I hear no objections.
It is so decided.
Next, You Save Foundation.
Any questions or comments?
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization?
I hear no objections.
It is so decided. Thank you.
Next, Uganda Women's Network, an indigenous NGO. Thank you.
Any questions or comments?
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted this— be granted to this organisation?
I hear no objections.
It is so decided.
Next, Ultimate Tender Help Foundation.
Any questions or comments?
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization?
I hear no objections.
It is so decided.
Thank you.
Next, Union des Jeunesses pour le Développement Durable.
Any questions or comments?
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization?
I hear no objections.
It is so decided.
Next, United Youth Initiative Africa.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Any questions or comments?
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization?
I hear no objections.
It is so decided.
Thank you.
Next, Wiede Ayim Enterprise.
Any questions or comments?
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization?
I hear no objections.
It is so decided.
Next, Voice of African Youth NPC.
Any questions or comments?
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization?
I hear no objections.
It is so decided. Thank you.
Next, Voices of Women Media.
Thank you, I give the floor to the distinguished representative of China.
Thank you, Mr. Chair. On the website of this organization, there is an article with regards to Taiwan that is not aligned with the wording of the United Nations. We request that the wording be changed so that the wording can be aligned with the UN style. I will share the article with the Secretary right now. Thank you, Chair.
The question will be submitted to the organization.
The committee will be notified when a response is received.
Next, Water, Energy, and Sanitary for Development.
Any questions or comments?
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization?
Yes.
I hear no objections.
It is so decided.
Next, West African Entrepreneurship and Innovation Foundation.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Cameroon.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for giving me the floor. I would like to know something about this organization. This organization was just reviewed— Water, Energy, and Sanitary for Development, referring to that one. Is that the one we were just looking at?
Yes.
I'm afraid I had already gaveled that organization at the point that you requested the floor.
The normal procedure of the committee is once it has been gaveled, if you wish to ask a further question, it normally has to be asked at ECOSOC, they are formally approved. So we are now on West African Entrepreneurship and Innovation Foundation.
Thank you, Any comments or questions regarding this organisation?
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization?
I hear no objections.
It is so decided.
Next, Women and Land in Zimbabwe.
Any questions or comments?
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of China.
Thank you, Chair. Under question 5, the organization said it planned to attend CSW in 2024. My question is, has the organization attended, attended the meeting? What is the specific
I thank the distinguished representative of China.
Can he clarify the attendance at what meeting is he referring to?
I give the floor back to the distinguished representative of China.
The question will be submitted to the organization.
The committee will be notified when a response is received.
Next, Women in Action Against Gender-Based Violence.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Cameroon.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. We would like to ask a question of this organization. We'd like to know whether they can provide us with some information, information about their various sources of funding, in particular the main contributors and the amounts. Thank you.
The question will be submitted to the organization.
The committee will be notified when a response is received.
Next, World Future Active.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Cameroon.
Thank you, Mr. Chair. Turning now to this organization, World Future Active, we'd like to know whether they could give us some additional details, namely about the state of their activities that have to do with the promotion of women's health. We're wondering if they could identify the targeted activities they're engaged in. Thank you.
The question will be submitted to the organization.
The committee will be notified when a response is received.
Next, World Humanitarian Support Foundation.
Any questions or comments?
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization?
I hear no objections.
It is so decided.
Thank you.
Next, Ehsan Anad Ashram.
Any questions or comments?
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization?
Yes.
I hear no objections.
It is so decided.
Next, Ilyassan Philanthra.
Any questions or comments?
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organisation?
I hear no objections.
It is so decided.
Next, Iyasan Lempanga, Manajem Ifek, Ukawa, Islam Maya.
Iyasan Lempanga, Manajem Ifek, Ukawa, Islam Maya.
Any questions or comments?
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organisation?
I hear no objections.
It is so decided.
Thank you.
Next, Yonatec Consulting Sari.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Camery.
Merci, Monsieur le Président.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. As for this organization, we would like it to provide us with some information if possible, namely a list of the governments that contribute to its budget, and we'd like to know the relevant amounts for the last 3 years. Thank you.
The question will be submitted to the organization.
The committee will be notified when a response is received.
Next, Young Thinker. Oh, sorry, Young Tinker Educational Foundation.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Pakistan.
I thank you, Chair. Uh, we would like the NGO to share the financial statements of fiscal year 2023 and 2024.
The question will be submitted to the organization.
The committee will be notified when a response is received.
Next, Zirenza Support Foundation.
Any questions or comments?
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organisation?
I hear no objections.
It is so decided.
Great.
We have now completed List South of new applications for consultative status.
We now move to List North.
Next. 100% Handi Nabaké pour la Ressourcerie Déjeuner Handicap.
Any questions or comments?
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organisation?
I hear no objections.
It is so decided.
Next, A Boy and His Dream Foundation.
Any questions or comments?
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organisation?
I hear no objections.
It is so decided.
Next, AMEWA.
Any questions or comments?
May I take it that the Committee wishes to recommend?
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Algeria.
Thank you, Chair. The organization is requested to provide a list of projects and activities carried out by itself in 2023 and 2024. Thank you.
The question will be submitted to the organization.
The committee will be notified when a response is received.
Next, Accademia di Gagliardo delle Nanoscienze.
Any questions or comments?
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organisation?
I hear no objections.
It is so Decided.
Next, action pour la paix et le développement.
I give the floor to the distinguished representative of Cameroon.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. With regard to the organization Action pour la Paix et le Développement, We would like for them to describe what their mission is with regard to the promotion of human rights. Furthermore, could they tell us 2 or 3 positive actions they've taken on the ground? Thank you.
The question will be submitted to the organization.
The committee will be notified when a response is received.
Next, AfriKids Limited. Any questions or comments?
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organisation?
I hear no objections.
It is so decided.
Next, Agaram Translation Services.
Any questions or comments?
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organisation?
I hear no objections.
It is so decided. Next.
Ambedkar Association of North America.
Any questions or comments?
May I give the floor to the distinguished representative of India?
Thank you, Chair. The NGO claims zero expense on its administrative head. The Committee would like to know how it is possible to run an entity with no allotment made to the administrative.
Thank you.
The question will be submitted to the organisation.
The Committee will be notified when a response is received.
Société Iridia Centre pour la Défense des Droits Humains.
Any questions or comments?
May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization?
I hear no objections.
It is so decided.
Next, Association Initiatives Afro-Canadiennes du Nouveau-Brunswick.
May I take—
may I take it that the Committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization.
I hear no objection.
It's so decided.
The committee will now consider The organization, association initiative afro-canadienne.
Yes.
Non, sorry, association de défense des droits de l'homme. May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization? I see China. Please, you have the floor.
Thank you, Chair. In the application, we've noticed the organization provided its financial statements in 2021. Can the organization provide the financial statements in the past 2 years? Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you to this distinguished representative of China. I'm being told that there is a possibility that organizations can't have really the financial statement of 2025 since the year 2025 just finished. So would it be possible for you to request the one of 2024 instead?
Please. Thank you, Chair. China agrees.
Thank you, China.
The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received. Next is Association de Défense des Droits des Enfants. Any question? May I take that the Committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization?
I hear no objection.
It is so decided.
The committee will consider now Association des Étudiants Africains de la Sorbonne.
Okay.
May I take it that the Committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to the— this organization?
I hear no objection.
It is so decided.
Next is Association des Femmes Solidaires du Monde.
I see Cameroon.
Please, you have the floor. Mr.
President, Thank you, Chair. With regard to the Association des Femmes Solidaires du Monde, could they describe to us what their mission is with regard to promoting women's rights? And could they also give us 2 or 3 positive impacts that their activity on the ground has had. Thank you.
Thank you.
The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received. Next is Association Lyonnaise des Étudiants en Droits de l'Homme.
I see China.
Please, you have the floor.
Thank you, Chair. China acknowledges the organization In its submissions, its financial statement is 2021. Could the organization give us the financial statement in 2024? Thank you, Chair.
Thank you. The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received. We will consider now Association pour la Promotion des Droits Humains. Any questions? May I take it that the Committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization?
I hear no objection.
It is so decided.
The Committee will consider now Ata İnsani, Yardımlaşma, Derneği. May I take it that the committee I see the requests for the floor from Armenia, please.
Thank you, Mr. Chair. In the application, the organization states that it aims to improve infrastructure to provide safe and healthy housing conditions and access to clean drinking water for the population. Could the organization specify the projects implemented in this area over the past 2 years and outline the outcomes achieved?
Thank you.
The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received. The committee will consider now BOMA project. May I take it that the Committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization?
I hear no objection.
It is so decided.
The next on the list is Barry Mezay Foundation for Autism. Any questions? May I take it that the Committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization?
I hear no objection.
It is so decided.
The Committee will consider now Comité International pour la Dignité de l'Enfant. May I take it that the Committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization?
I hear no objection.
It is so decided.
Next on the list is Center for Environmental and Social Development.
May I take it that the Committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status—
I see the distinguished representative of Türkiye.
You have the floor.
Thank you, Chair. The financial overview reports zero project expenditure while the application describes multiple substantive activities including humanitarian aid, monitoring activities, workshops, and advocacy initiatives. Could the organization clarify how these activities were implemented in practice and explain why no project-related costs are reflected Thank you.
The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received. The committee will consider now Centre for Rural Empowerment and Agricultural Transformation for Sustainability. Any questions? May I take it that the Committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization?
I hear no objection.
It is so decided.
The committee will consider the application of Centro Studi Internazionali. I see the distinguished representative of Eritrea.
You have the floor.
Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. It's good to see you chairing our Committee today. Our question for this organization is that on question 4, the organization states that one of the work it does is investigate current migration patterns, considering social, economic, and political aspects, and that it proposes policies that promote social cohesion and addresses challenges related to migration. It would be good to understand in what form this work is carried out, because the question 4 relates to recent projects as well as activities. But if this are— if these are specific projects, it would be good to know what they are, how these projects are, or what has what recent project examples they have that indicates this work has been carried out, as the question 4 relates to recent projects. So I hope that was clear. Thank you, Chair.
Thank you, distinguished delegate from Eritrea. I just wanted to know, to double-check with you my understanding. Are you asking for a kind of list of projects and how this NGO implemented them on the ground, right?
Yes, thank you, Chair. Yes, so the organization mentions several different, I guess, activities under question 4. And question 4 specifically asks Please give example of recent projects. And so, with regards to the part that talks about its activities on migration, we would like to know what recent projects were conducted.
Thank you.
Okay, thank you very much.
So, the question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received. Next is Child and Women International Development. May I take it that the Committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization?
I hear no objection.
It is so decided.
Next on the list is Coalition of Faith-Based Organizations Austria. May I take it that the Committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted? I see Turkiye. Please, you have the floor.
Thank you, Chair. The coalition describes extensive international engagement such as participation in numerous conferences, exhibitions, and events, yet the reported total annual income seems quite low with no project expenditure recorded. Could the organization clarify how such international activities are financed and operationally supported with this level of reported income? Thank you.
Thank you, the distinguished representative of Türkiye. The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received. Now we'll go back to Coalition Internationale pour l'Abolition de la Maternité de Substitution.
Any questions?
I take it that the Committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization?
I hear no objection.
It is so decided.
The committee will consider now Cohere Charity. I see no questions. May I take it that the Committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization?
I hear no objection.
It is so decided.
Next is Commission des Citoyens pour les Droits de l'Homme, France. I see no questions. May I take it that the committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization?
I hear no objection.
It is so decided. Next is conservation collective.
Any questions? May I take it that the Committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization?
I hear no objection.
It is so decided. Thank you.
Next is Cri Voix des Victimes. I see Israel, you have the floor.
Thank you, Chair. The URL in the application seems to have expired. expired and leads to a different URL. Could the NGO clarify if it has a new domain, and if not, how does it maintain communication and distribute information to its members? And what is the affiliation with the website domain when it refers to? Thank you.
The question will be transmitted to the organization, and the committee will be notified When the response is received, next is the Kurdish diaspora fairband. I see Türkiye.
Thank you, Chair. The organization is presented as based in Switzerland, while in question 9 the country of registration is indicated as Germany. Could the organization clarify in which country it is legally registered and explain the relationship between the entity registered in Germany and the activities conducted in Switzerland? Thank you.
The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received. Next on the list is Dutcher Verkerse Scherhuisstraat, more or less.
Yes.
I see no questions. May I take it that the Committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this Organization.
I hear no objection.
It is so decided.
Next is developing young leaders of tomorrow today. Any questions? May I take it that the Committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization?
I hear no objection.
It is so decided.
Now the Committee will consider the application of Dharma Alliance. Any questions?
Yes.
May I take it that the Committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization?
I hear no objection.
It is so decided.
Next on the list is Divan Arastirma ve Egitim Der Negi.
I see no questions.
I see Armenia, please, you have the floor.
Thank you, Mr. Chair. Could the organization outline the research projects it has carried out in raising environmental awareness during the last 2 years and and provide a list of the organizations it has partnered with in this area?
Thank you.
Can you please repeat your question?
Yes.
Could the organization outline the research projects it has carried out in raising environmental awareness during the last 2 years and provide a list of the organizations it has partnered with in this area?
Thank you, the distinguished delegate of Armenia. The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received. The committee will consider now European Conference of Fuel Distributors. I see no questions. May I take it that the Committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted? I hear no objection.
It is so decided.
Next is Everybody Needs Water.
Everybody Needs Water. Okay.
May I take it that the Committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization?
I hear no objection.
It is so decided.
Next is Foxy. I see Cameroon. Please, you have the floor.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. With regard to the organization FOXI, we just have a question. It is a technical question. We'd like to know why it is the case that when you look at their work, they are using digital means or music or photography. Can you provide us with more information about that? Is there a particular aim?
We'd like to know a little bit more about what the
The question will be transmitted to the organization and the committee will be notified when the response is received. The committee will consider now Fondation Mulumba Internationale.
Thank you, Mr. President.
I see no questions. May I take it that the Committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization?
Yes.
I hear no objection.
It is so decided.
Next is Fonden World Climate Foundation. I see no questions. May I take it that the Committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization?
I hear no objection.
It is so decided.
Next is Formación y Capacitación.
I see Cameroon. Please, you have the floor.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Concerning this organization, we have a practical question. How do they ensure the defense of human rights in their organization? And what do they mean by the defense of women's rights? Thank you.
What what are the the activities or what what are the projects of this organization in order to promote women's rights? Something like that.
President, je suis tout à fait d'accord avec cette. Chairman, I'm perfectly in agreement with the rewording of that question, and then the second aspect. In the same vein, would be other aspects, would be other activities that have to do with women's rights. Thank you.
Thank you very much. The question will be transmitted to the organization, and the committee will be notified when the response is received. Next and last for today is Forum for the Democracy and Human Rights. Friends. I see no questions. May I take it that the Committee wishes to recommend that special consultative status be granted to this organization?
I hear no objection.
It is so decided.
Distinguished delegates, tomorrow morning at 10 AM in this conference room, the Committee will continue its consideration of Agenda Item 3B, new applications for consultative status and new requests for reclassification. The meeting is adjourned.
Thank you.
