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United Nations
http://www.un.org/
Since 1954, JCI has enjoyed a Special Consultative Status with UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), responsible for promoting higher standards of living, full employment, and economic and social progress; identifying solutions to international economic, social and health problems; facilitating international cultural and educational cooperation; and encouraging universal respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.
Working in collaboration with the UN, JCI has held several JCI Summits at UN in New York. These Summits have helped JCI members learn about the UN and its projects, including those related with the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). JCI members worldwide are contributing to achieve those MDGs. The UN is led by the UN Secretary-General , who is appointed by the General Assembly.
JCI is also affiliated with the NGO Section of the UN Department of Public Information (DPI). It serves as the liaison between the Department and NGOs associated with DPI. JCI helps disseminate information about the UN, thereby building knowledge of and support for the Organization at the grassroots level.
As an accredited NGO with special consultative status, JCI and its members are allowed to attend relevant international conferences convened by the UN and the meetings of the preparatory bodies of the said conferences as well as Committees. In addition, JCI has privileges such as:
a) Able to consult with officers from the UN Secretariat on matters of interest to the NGO;
b) Allowed to make oral statements based on recommendations by the Committee (or Commission);
c) Allowed to submit brief written statements; and
d) May designate representatives to sit at meetings of ECOSOC and its subsidiaries
JCI Local/National Organizations are entitled to participate in the conferences and Committees under the coordination of the JCI WHQ.
Click http://www.un.org/ecosoc/meetings to see meetings (Committees/Commissions) and events of the ECOSOC that are of your interest. |
View List of NGOs with consultative status with the UN
View information on previous Summits |
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UN Global Compact
http://www.unglobalcompact.org
The UN Global Compact is a framework for businesses that are committed to aligning their operations and strategies with ten universally accepted principles in the areas of human rights, labour, the environment and anti-corruption . As the world's largest, global corporate citizenship initiative, the Global Compact is first and foremost concerned with exhibiting and building the social legitimacy of business and markets. It has two objectives:
a) Mainstream the ten principles in business activities around the world; and,
b) Catalyze actions in support of broader UN goals such as the MDGs.
To achieve these objectives, the Global Compact offers facilitation and engagement through several mechanisms: Policy Dialogues, Learning, Local Networks, and Partnership Projects
In 2008, JCI passed a “Commitment to Action to Advance CSR Through the UN Global Compact”.
Based on it, on January 9, 2008, the UN Global Compact and JCI signed a Memorandum of Understanding. As per the agreement, the UN Global Compact is committed to supporting JCI at its Summit in the UN in July 2008, and to promote cooperation between its Local Networks and JCI National Organizations.
As part of its commitment to the UN Global Compact, JCI will develop a guide for engagement of small-and-medium enterprises/entrepreneurs on the issues of corporate citizenship and Global Compact. In addition and as per the 2008 JCI Commitment, JCI will create a “Recognition Program” to grant a “JCI Seal of Approval’ for companies that best embody the CSR concept.
As a result, JCI Local/National Organizations and UN Global Compact Local Networks are encouraged to work together in order to further its projects. The list of the contacts of the UN GC Local Networks is posted on the right side of the screen. |
View 2008 “JCI Commitment to Action”
View 2008 MoU
View the List of the UN Global Compact Local Networks
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UN Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization
http://www.unesco.org
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and JCI have had working "operational relations" since 1996. JCI contributes to achieve UNESCO's goal of promoting cooperation among its 193 Member States and 6 Associate Members in the fields of education, science, culture and communication.
Relations between UNESCO and NGOs are essentially intellectual and moral. They take different forms:
a) Exchange of information and documentation on questions of common interest. Consultations on draft programs;
b) Participation in sessions of the General Conference, in certain UNESCO meetings and in periodic International Conferences of Non-Governmental Organizations (organized by NGO-UNESCO Liaison Committee);
c) Different forms of moral support, on the basis of express request and authorization; and,
d) Consultancies and participation of program specialists, experts or lecturers in events of interest to UNESCO.
However, cooperation with UNESCO can also have financial and material aspects:
a)Contracts ;
b) Financial contributions;
c) Availability of administrative office space;
d) Use of conference rooms and equipment; and,
e) Miscellaneous services.
JCI maintains with UNESCO the status of “Operational Relations” (established in response to the need to extend cooperation between UNESCO and JCI and to back up JCI’s efforts to achieve a more active presence in the field. Operational relations are aimed at achieving a flexible and dynamic partnership in the implementation of UNESCO's programs).
How can JCI Local/National Organizations work with UNESCO? Through:
a) The NGO International Conference, which takes place every two years and comprises all NGOs maintaining official relations with UNESCO;
b) Theme-specific collective consultations, organized regularly in accordance with UNESCO program implementation needs, sometimes in parallel with international conferences held under its auspices;
c) Regional consultations, held at regular intervals in the different regions, with a view to examining the state of cooperation with UNESCO, discussing the programs of the Organization and regional priorities and promoting the development of regional cooperative networks.
The NGO-UNESCO Liaison Committee, elected by the NGO International Conference, is responsible for permanent coordination and continuity of this collective cooperation. It is based at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris.
In 2009, JCI signed a MoU to develop training programs for youth on topics of mutual interest such as intercultural and interfaith dialogue, youth leadership, youth participation adn youth entrepreneurship. These training seminars will be delivered by JCI Trainers at regional and local UNESCO events in addition to JCI events.
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View List of NGOs affiliated with UNESCO
View 2004 MoU
View 2009 MoU |
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United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
http://www.unctad.org
As an NGO enjoying participation status with UNCTAD in the general category, JCI receives notifications of and documents for conferences and meetings convened by UNCTAD. JCI representatives are entitled to participate as observers, without the right to vote, in the public meetings of the intergovernmental bodies. They may also contribute to UNCTAD's multiple and excellent programs, such as Globalization and Development, and International Trade and Commodities |
View List of NGOs affiliated with UNCTAD |
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Pan American Health Organization
http://www.paho.org/
JCI has been actively working with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) since 1994 by implementing cooperation agreements focusing on children. These agreements have been signed by Latin American National Organizations. Enjoying international recognition as part of the United Nations system, PAHO serves as the Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization.
Based on a Cooperation Agreement and the publication of a joint guide to implement projects related to MDG 4 (Reduce Child Mortality), PAHO has been supporting JCI National Organizations in Latin America to implement its projects. |
View 2002 Agreement (Spanish)
View 2005 Joint Guide (Spanish) |
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Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations (CONGO)
http://www.ngocongo.org/
The basic mission of CONGO, founded in 1948, is to ensure that NGOs in consultative status enjoy the fullest opportunities and all appropriate facilities for performing their consultative functions with the UN.
CONGO's chief objectives are to ensure that NGOs be present when governments discuss issues of global concern at the UN and to facilitate NGO discussions on such issues.
CONGO does not take positions on substantive matters. However, CONGO does provide, through special and ad hoc NGO Committees, fora for discussion of substantive matters by its members with officials of the UN Secretariat and UN system agencies, UN delegations and other expert.
JCI Local/National Organizations are encouraged to participate in the following Committees under the coordination of the JCI WHQ:
Geneva Committees and Sub-Committees:
Ageing
Development
Disarmament
Freedom of Religion and Belief
Human Rights
NGO Forum for Health
Spirituality, Values and Global Concerns
Status of Women
Sub-Committee on Racism, Racial Discrimination and Decolonization
Youth
New York Committees and Sub-Committees:
Ageing
Alliance of NGOs on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
Child Rights
Disarmament
Education
Family
Financing for Development
Freedom of Religion or Belief
Health and Communications
HIV/AIDS
Human Rights
Human Settlements
International Decade for the World's Indigenous People
Mental Health
Narcotics and Substance Abuse
Population and Development
Social Development
Spirituality, Values and Global Concerns
Sports
Status of Women
Sustainable Development
Youth
Vienna Committees and Sub-Committees:
Ageing
Alliance of NGOs on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
Development
Human Rights
Narcotic, Drugs and Psychotropic Substances
Peace
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NGOs in Consultative Status with the UN (like JCI) are affiliated with it. |
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NGO Committee on UNICEF
http://www.ngocomunicef.org/
From June 2004-2007, JCI was an elected member of the NGO Committee on UNICEF's Executive Committee (called Global Forum). In this capacity, JCI contributed to the management of the body, events as well programs of the Commissions.
NGO Committee influences decision-makers and the variety of partners at grassroots level to improve children's lives worldwide and, especially, in developing countries.
The Committee engages in diverse activities that include advocacy campaigns, publications, consultation, and participation in international fora.
The mandate of the NGO Committee is:
a) To encourage consultation and cooperation among NGOs and facilitate NGO Coalitions and Networks at all levels;
b) To work with UNICEF to promote the well-being and rights of children everywhere;
c) To provide a forum for the substantive discussion about UNICEF policies and programs and child-related issues; and,
d) To support the principles and practices of Child Rights.
There are three permanent Commissions (called Working Groups) that are opened for the participation of JCI Local/National Organizations under the coordination of the JCI WHQ:
a) WG on Girl’s rights;
b) WG on Children’s education; and,
c) WG on Children with disabilities. |
NGOs in Consultative Status with the UN (like JCI) may be affiliated with it. |
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International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and World Chambers Federation
http://www.iccwbo.org
On March 4, 2004, 20 years after the signing of a partnership agreement with the ICC-WCF, JCI renewed this agreement.
ICC is the voice of world business championing the global economy as a force for economic growth, job creation and prosperity. And the World Chambers Federation (WCF) is the ICC's specialized division for its Chamber of Commerce members worldwide. JCI and ICC-WCF are actively cooperating with in various areas and their cooperation is proving to be mutually beneficial.
At present, ICC and JCI have been working to make the ICC Global Business Exchange (GBX) available to JCI members.
GBX is a simple-to-use, world-wide electronic business opportunities database of products and services. This service helps companies find suppliers, business partners, investors, business opportunities, agents, distributors and joint ventures, promoting their business opportunities or requirements via chambers of commerce and their member companies.
In addition, ICC and JCI have been working with ICC regarding the JCI Best Business Plan (BBP), according to which ICC has adopted with unanimity to run it. The new focus of the JCI BBP is to make positive changes in the community by encouraging JCI Local Organizations to run the BBP in cooperation with local Chambers of Commerce.
Information on both joint projects will be announced soon.
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2004 Agreement
2008 Guidelines of Communication |
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Council of Europe
http://www.coe.int
JCI and the Council of Europe cooperated in a training program for leaders of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Georgia and Montenegro. The Council of Europe is an intergovernmental organization founded in 1949 to protect and promote human rights, pluralist democracy and the rule of law. JCI hopes to continue cooperating with the Council of Europe to enhance the protection of minorities, and increase tolerance and understanding among people. |
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AIESEC International
http://www.aiesec.org
JCI and AIESEC, the world's largest student organization, began ongoing communications upon signing the original cooperation agreement in the early 1980's. In 2003, the agreement was renewed and put into motion. More than 40 JCI national organizations have established cooperation agreements and are attending AIESEC events. |
2008 MoU |
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Goal4Africa
http://www.goal4africa.org/
Goal4Africa is a funding mechanism and global awareness campaign for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ African Legacy
Mission:
Create a lasting legacy for the children of Africa by providing much needed funding through a global awareness campaign of scoring goals in the lead-up to the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ in South Africa.
Vision:
To help the children of Africa through the global medium of Football. By leveraging the power of international football we can improve football development and education on the African continent.
The concept is based on scoring goals, matched by a contribution and managed through a web based exchange to generate funds for sport development & education in Africa.
JCI is a member of its Executive Board.
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United Nations Foundation
http://www.unfoundation.org/
Mission:
The UN Foundation was created in 1998 with entrepreneur and philanthropist Ted Turner’s historic $1 billion gift to support UN causes and activities.
The UN Foundation builds and implements public-private partnerships to address the world’s most pressing problems, and broadens support for the UN through advocacy and public outreach. The UN Foundation is a public charity.
Activities:
The UN Foundation strengthens and supports the UN and its causes through a blend of advocacy, grantmaking, and partnerships. Wherever possible, we align these core organizational assets behind the large-scale problems we address.
Advocacy. From the outset, we have worked to strengthen the relationship between the UN and the U.S. government—with a focus on getting Congress to clear up billions of dollars in arrears owed by the U.S. to the UN, and on continuing to pay our dues on time and in full. This effort—led by the UN Foundation’s sister organization, the Better World Fund—built the base for broader public outreach campaigns about the importance of international cooperation and a strong U.S.–UN relationship.
Grantmaking. Since our inception in 1998, the UN Foundation and Better World Fund have awarded grants amounting to over $900 million—including nearly $400 million in funds from dozens of partners and thousands of grassroots donors—in support of UN projects and activities in 115 countries.
Partnerships. The UN Foundation makes it easy to engage in the work of the UN. As a platform for partnering with the UN, we help corporations, foundations, governments, and individuals make a difference in the important work the UN does across a broad range of issues. Our role in these partnerships varies—from catalyst to convener, advocate to grantmaker, fiduciary to fundraising ally—but in each case, we are able to achieve an outcome that is greater than what any single actor would have accomplished working alone. These efforts are conducted in close coordination with the United Nations Fund for International Partnerships (UNFIP), our strategic counterpoint within the UN system.
JCI-UN Foundation Agreement:
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2008 Agreement
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