ASSOCIATIVE / CONSULTATIVE STATUS AS AN NGO What does this mean?

GENERAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT SECURITY COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE ECONOMIC AND SOCIALCOUNCIL TRUSTEESHIP COUNCIL The structure of the United Nations There are six main organs …

GENERAL ASSEMBLY 193 Member states193 Member states Where each state has a voiceWhere each state has a voice And each state has one voteAnd each state has one vote The General Assembly elects all the other organs of government including the non permanent members of the Security Council

SECURITY COUNCIL Established for the maintenance of world peace & international security Its power and authority has been in question – most controversial organ Its power and authority has been in question – most controversial organ 5 Permanent Members with veto-powers and 10 other elected members (2-year term) 5 Permanent Members with veto-powers and 10 other elected members (2-year term) (Britain, United States, France, China and Russia) (Britain, United States, France, China and Russia)

INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE Judicial organ of the UN which decides disputes between states A 15-member court

THE TRUSTEE COUNCIL Originally set up to provide international supervision for the 11 Trust Territories to ensure that adequate steps were taken to prepare the Territories for self government or independence. Originally set up to provide international supervision for the 11 Trust Territories to ensure that adequate steps were taken to prepare the Territories for self government or independence.

THE SECRETARIAT Carries out the substantive and administrative work of the UN as directed by the General Assembly, the Security Council and the other organs. *UN-DPI is under this organ. The Secretary General is currently Ban Ki Moon

ECONOMIC & SOCIAL COUNCIL Main forum for Main forum for economic issues such as trade, transport, economic development Social issues such as population, children, housing, women’s rights, racial discrimination, narcotics, crime, social welfare, youth, human development and food

UNDP - United Nations Development Program UNDP - United Nations Development Program UNICEF - UN Children’s Fund UNICEF - UN Children’s Fund WFP - World Food Program WFP - World Food Program UNHCR - United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees UNHCR - United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees WHO - World Health Organization WHO - World Health Organization UNEP - United Nations Environmental Program UNEP - United Nations Environmental Program UNCHR - United Nations Council for Human Rights UNCHR - United Nations Council for Human Rights Programs and Organizations you will recognize

GENERAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT SECURITY COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE TRUSTEESHIP COUNCIL Where do NGO’s have a voice and exert influence?

In the formulation of policies and action in each specific area of activity, ECOSOC commissions depend heavily on the grass roots experiences, eye witness accounts, and advice of those NGO’s working in developing countries. There are NGO commissions and committees which mirror those of the United Nations. It is by working in collaboration with ECOSOC commissions, committees and agencies that NGO’s make significant contributions.

Working through the Department of Public Information By providing information to commissions and committees that draft policies and propose action for systematic change Associates are able to influence both policy and action by the UN on a world wide basis

Our Representative at the United Nations Attends open meetings of subjects of particular interest to the congregation Attends open meetings of subjects of particular interest to the congregation Attends NGO meetings on these subjects and takes part in discussions that lead to the formation of policies Attends NGO meetings on these subjects and takes part in discussions that lead to the formation of policies

1)Non-governmental organizations have been active in the United Nations since its founding. 2)They interact with the UN Secretariat, programs, funds and agencies and they consult with the Member States. In Brief

Why a Claretian Presence at the UN?

A mandate from the XXIII and XXIV General Chapter; A mandate from the XXIII and XXIV General Chapter; A request from the former CICLA for a CMF presence in this forum to advance and support its human rights advocacy; A request from the former CICLA for a CMF presence in this forum to advance and support its human rights advocacy; The UN is a forum where the plight of the planet and of billions of people are being dealt with and, therefore, for us, it constitutes a “new aeropagus;” The UN is a forum where the plight of the planet and of billions of people are being dealt with and, therefore, for us, it constitutes a “new aeropagus;” We would like to unite our efforts with those of all people of goodwill who are striving to create a better world for all. We would like to unite our efforts with those of all people of goodwill who are striving to create a better world for all.

Updates from the Team: As of June 8,2013 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1)Move to White Plains completed as of June 1 a)Office space b)better access to the UN c)More time available 2)Three of our reps are concurrently representing 8 th Day Center as of 23 rd of May; This means also ECOSOC access for us. 3)We have come up with the maiden issue of what should be our quarterly newsletter: -Electronically distributed -To subscribe – -We are soliciting ideas to improve it, even contents you can contribute.

Updates from the Team: As of June 8,2013 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5) Future Plans: a)We are trying to come up with a concrete project with MICLA in the area of human rights very soon; We need to follow-up the initial work done in Sri Lanka; India b)We have planned to involve and tap the expertise of some Yale students. We still have to consider when we can actually start this. We’re still to come up with terms of reference for this. c)We look forward to creating and hosting formation programs catered for those in initial and on-going formation. Once we get our work stabilized and better institutionalized, then we’re going to make our formal proposals to the Prefecture for Formation about this. d)We plan to promote the participation of most provinces in the Universal Periodic review process.

WE NEED A COORDINATION OF EFFORTS

Coordination of this area General Congregation level

Procura PROCLADE JPIC ClaretUN

Procura PROCLADE Manuel Tamargo JPIC Robert Omondi ClaretUN Arnel Alcober Prefectura de Apostolado M. A. Velasco

Coordination Team: * Prefect of Apostolate * Mission Procurator * JPIC Secretary * Our Representative before UN

Objectives and tasks: Sensibilization actions coordination Selection of priority projects for the Congregation Communicate UN with the needs of the Congregation Meetings: Once a year, face to face. Other meetings by Internet