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The Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC) awarded ‘Special Consultative Status’ to Vivekananda Sevakendra0-O-Sishu Uddyan (VSSU).
On 8th February, 2011 the Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations recommended six entities for consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of its 2011 regular session, which heard extensive debate over the appropriate rights and procedures required to pose questions to groups seeking standing in the 19-member body.
General, special or roster status is granted in accordance with such criteria as the applicant’s mandate, governance and financial regime. Organizations enjoying general and special status can attend meetings of the United Nations Economic and Social Council and circulate statements, while those with general status can, in addition, address meetings and propose agenda items. Organizations with general and special status must also submit a report every four years.
The Committee today recommended special consultative status for the following organizations:
VIVEKANANDA SEVAKENDRA-O-SISHU UDDYAN, a national organization working out of West Bengal, India, to support the holistic development of the Indian community in a self-sustainable manner, in particular through microfinance projects and various community development programmes.
Other groups to receive this status include:
 Council for American Students in International Negotiations, a national organization in the United States that generates discussion and instils knowledge about international issues at universities across the country, and works to create a core group of young leaders to engage communities in global affairs.
International Human Rights Observer Pakistan, a national organization working to educate and create awareness on fundamental freedoms and rights enshrined within the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and to advocate for the effective implementation of the international human rights already signed by Governments.
Afromedianet, a France-based international network of leading journalists and independent experts specializing in human rights, development issues and humanitarian affairs in Africa.
Athletes United for Peace, an international NGO in the United States promoting peace, education and friendship through sport programmes and events for young people.
5th Pillar, a United States-based international NGO working to set up Right to Information Act (2005) service centres for raising awareness among Indian citizens about eliminating corruption at all levels of society.
For more information visit:
http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2011/ecosoc6462.doc.htm
http://www.americanstudents.us/2011/02/10/casin-receives-ecosoc-accredidation-status-one-of-six/
About VIVEKANANDA SEVAKENDRA-O-SISHU UDDYAN
Vivekananda Sevakendra-O-Sishu Uddyan (VSSU) was established in 1983 to empower distant villages and weaker rural communities in the district of South 24 Parganas in West Bengal, India. VSSU’s arena of endeavours encompasses the people whose lives are subjugated by extreme poverty, illiteracy, disease and other maladies. With versatile development concerns, VSSU endeavours to bring about significant changes in the lives of the poor people. VSSU’s different concerns are microfinance, home for destitute children, educational institutes, library, training centre for human resource development and several other productive units and agriculture. VSSU firmly believes and is actively involved in building the social, economic and human capacity of the poor.
Last 24 years we accomplished all these activities without any External Grant Support
VSSU holds more than 150 acres of land to implement such projects
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Contact Information
Vivekananda Sevakendra-O-Sishu Uddyan
Kapilananda Mondal
CEO & Secretary
Cell No.: +91 97357 06439
Address: Vill.: Ullon, P.O. Ramlochanpur, Dist.: South 24 Parganas, PIN - 743336
Telephone: +91 3174 277451/277986
Email: vssu.in@gmail.com
Website: www.vssu.in |
