Fun facts about the ECOSOC
What does ECOSOC stand for?
Economic and Social Council
How many member states did the ECOSOC originally have
18
Which NGO is known for providing emergency medical care in conflict zones?
Doctors without Borders
What is the broad mandate of the ECOSOC?
To promote better social and economic conditions worldwide
What were the two aspects that we mentioned in the importance of Operational NGO’s?
Filing gaps and citizen support and trust
What is an example of an issue that would be under the purview of the ECOSOC?
How many member states does the ECOSOC have?
54 Member states
Which UN body is responsible for granting consultative status to NGO’s
ECOSOC (Economic and Social Council)
What success story did we mention in our presentation?
Geneva
What were the two aspects that we mentioned in the importance of Advocacy NGO’s?
Addressing neglected issues and peaceful change.
How many times has the ECOSOC Been reformed
twice
In what year was the United Nations Forum on Forests created?
2000
What does “consultative status” allow NGO’s to do within the UN?
It allows NGO’s to attend meetings, submit reports, and participate in UN discussions on global issues
What was the name of the Organization that rescinded funding from incite, women of color against violence due to their support of Palestine's liberation struggle?
Why do some people trust more NGO’s than their own government?
NGO’s can be less overtly corrupt because by receiving donations they have to be more accountable.
What does SDG stand for?
sustainable development goals
What was the first commission the ECOSOC made
Narcotic drugs
Which UN agency often collaborates with environmental NGO’s to address climate change issues?
The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP)
How are NGOs getting unfair treatment when applying for accreditation at the ECOSOC?
By getting asked irrelevant and/or repetitive questions that steal time away which could be used to better explain their goals and procedures.
What is the name of the type of NGO’s we focused on towards the end of the presentation?
Social purpose NGO’s
Name 6 member states that are part of the ECOSOC
Refer to website lol
What are the Five regional commissions under the control of the ECOSOC
Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Western Asia
Name a major UN conference where NGO’s played a significant role in influencing the outcome
The Earth Summit (1992) or the Beijing Conference on Women (1995)
What was the accreditation acceptance percentage for NGO’s in ECOSOC in 2023 and 2024?
2023: 33.4%
2024: 25.98%
How do advocacy NGO’s help bring peaceful change?
They negotiate, put pressure, and make the government aware of neglected problems.