SPSSI and the United Nations

SPSSI has been represented as a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) at the United Nations since 1987 and has held consultative status with the UN's Economic and Social Council since 1991. While there are many domains of influence at the UN, three in which SPSSI team members participate are the Non-Governmental Organization Community, particularly the Council of Non-governmental Organizations (CONGO) and its subcommittees; UN Organs, for example the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), the UN Development Program (UNDP), and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF); and the Permanent Missions to the United Nations, generally in conjunction with preparing programs on current social issues, e.g. ageing, children’s rights, health, or social development. Statements and programs sponsored or endorsed by the Society require the approval of its governing body.

Areas of representation

	Children		Development		Spirituality and Values
	Communities		The elderly		Women

SPSSI United Nations and International Issues Committee

SPSSI United Nations and International Issues Committee

Chair:

Joseph De Meyer

PhD UN Rep. (ECOSOC)
 

SPSSI NGO Representatives

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