UNITED NATIONS
The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945 after the Second World War by 51 countries committed to maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations and promoting social progress, better living standards and human rights. Today there are 193 members.
EUW has Special Consultative Status with The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
ECOSOC is one of the six main organs or operating systems of the United Nations in New York. As such it is at the heart of the United Nations system to advance the three dimensions of sustainable development, namely economic, social and environmental development. It is the central platform for fostering debate and for innovative thinking, forging consensus on ways forward, and coordinating efforts to achieve internationally agreed goals. It is also responsible for the follow-up to major UN conferences and summits, for example the Commission for the Status of Women (CSW).
EUW forwards relevant research papers from our Research Commissions as evidence to ECOSOC, for them to use as evidence when agreeing policy recommendations to member States.
COUNCIL OF EUROPE
Founded in 1949. Its aim is to create a common democratic and legal area
throughout the whole continent of Europe. Today it has 47 countries in membership and
its headquarters is in Strasbourg.
The Conference of International Non-Governmental Organisations (INGOs) of the Council of Europe, Strasbourg
Independent non-governmental organisations are a vital component of European society, guaranteeing freedom of expression and association both of which are fundamental to democracy. Recognising their influence, the Council of Europe provides international NGOs (INGOs) with the opportunity to acquire participatory status. The Council of Europe has had working relations with non-governmental organisations since 1952 when it introduced a consultative status for INGOs. This status was changed from consultative to participatory in 2003 and since 2016, the status is regulated by Resolution (2016)3 of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe.
INGOs with participatory status form the Conference of INGOs, which represents civil society at the Council of Europe and works to promote participatory democracy. The Standing Committee is the governing body of the Conference of INGOs. It coordinates the representation of the Conference in all other Council of Europe bodies and ensures that the work of the thematic committees (Gender Equality, Sport and Human Rights, Children's Rights, Migration, etc.) is consistent with the key priorities and strategic framework of the Council of Europe. The Conference meets as a General Assembly twice a year (spring/autumn).
The European Union of Women has two representatives at the Conference: Maritcha Rall (France) and Walburga von Lercehnfeld (Germany).
ORGANISATION FOR ECONOMIC COOPERATION & DEVELOPMENT
The OECD was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Paris. It has 34 countries in membership and its work is a shared commitment to market economics backed by democratic institutions and focused on the wellbeing of all citizens.
The mission of the OECD is to promote policies that will improve the economic and social life of people around the world.
The EUW representative to the OECD is Paule Richard (UK).
The mission of the OECD is to promote policies that will improve the economic and social life of people around the world.
The EUW representative to the OECD is Paule Richard (UK).
EPP – WOMEN
The European People’s Party is a centre right political grouping in the European Parliament.
