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What does the United Nations do?

The United Nations was founded in 1945 in the aftermath of World War II to take action on transnational problems: peace and security, climate change, sustainable development, human rights, disarmament, terrorism, humanitarian and health emergencies, gender equality, governance, food production, and more. The UN provides a forum for its 193 Member States to express...

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FAWCO Celebrates 20 Years of Engagement at the UN

August 2017 marks 20 years since FAWCO was granted special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). This status gives FAWCO members a voice at the global level with the UN and the community of UN-accredited international NGOs. Advocacy at the UN allows FAWCO the opportunity to influence global decision-makers.

FAWCO UN Representatives play leadership roles...

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FAWCO at the UN: A History

In 1993, then FAWCO President Barbara Johnson suggested that FAWCO apply for UN accreditation starting with the UN Department of Public Information (DPI) and pursued this goal together with FAWCO 1st Vice President, Peggy Rigaud. On June 15, 1995, FAWCO was approved for association with the UN DPI.

In August 1995, seven FAWCO delegates joined 30,000 women for the Fourth...

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Position Description- Youth Coordinator



UN NGO Youth Coordinator

The UN NGO Youth coordinator would be a member of the UN NGO Team and would report directly to the UN NGO Director.  The job is a new job and would entail among other duties:

  • Encouraging kids and teens to participate in local FAWCO service projects.
  • Helping to design a NGO webpage for kids...

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Position Description- UN NGO Advocate

 

UN NGO Advocate

As a member of the UN NGO Team, the UN NGO Advocate will report to the UN NGO Director and  will expected to fulfill the following role:
  • To provide a direct communication link with their local club and the FAWCO NGO team on issues related to the UN and other NGO activities.
  • To work as a...

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