UN NGO Requirements

CRITERIA FOR ASSOCIATION

WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INFORMATION (DPI)

 a)      The NGO must support and respect the principles of the Charter of the United Nations;

b)      The NGO must be of recognized national or international standing;

c)      The NGO should operate solely on a non-for-profit basis and have tax-exempt status;

d)      The NGO must have the commitment and the means to conduct effective information programmes with its constituents and to a broader audience about UN activities by publishing newsletters, bulletins and pamphlets; organizing conferences, seminars and round tables; or enlisting the attention of the media;

e)      The NGO should have an established record of continuity of work for a minimum of  three years and should show promise of sustained activity in the future;

f)        The NGO should have a satisfactory record of collaboration with UN Information Centres/Services or other  parts of the UN System prior to association;

g)      The NGO should provide an audited annual financial statement, conducted by a qualified, independent accountant;

h)      The NGO should have statutes/bylaws providing for a transparent process of taking decisions, elections of officers and members of the Board of Directors.

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