Zonta International Working with the United Nations
Zonta International has been closely linked with the United Nations since Zonta expressed support for the
fledgling UN in 1946. As an international non-governmental organization (NGO), Zonta brings women's
concerns to the UN, suggests solutions, draws public attention to issues and encourages its members to
participate at the local level.
Zonta maintains representatives of its United Nations Committee at UN sites in Geneva, New York, Paris
and Vienna. Committee members attend UN conferences, and UN agency, committee and commission
sessions.
Accredited NGOs, like Zonta, participate in these sessions by providing written statements and oral
presentations on issues being considered. NGOs also may organize panels relating to the general debate.
UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
Since 1985, Zonta has had general consultative status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC),
one of six principal bodies carrying out UN work.
ECOSOC is responsible for two-thirds of UN programs, in particular, those concerned with economic
issues such as trade, industrialization and development, as well as social issues such as women’s
rights, children and social welfare. ECOSOC makes recommendations on how to improve education and
health conditions
and to promote respect for and observance of the human rights and freedoms of people everywhere.
Commission on the Status of Women
One of nine functional ECOSOC committees, the Commission on the Status of Women
(CSW) is the leading policymaking body concerned with women's rights and the equal status of women.
Since 1946,the CSW has convened an annual conference, now attended by thousands of women
worldwide, to discuss issues of paramount concern for women.
Department of Public Informaton
Zonta is one of many NGOs associated with the United Nations Department of Public Information because
of its strong programs on issues of concern to women. The UN provides NGOs access to information and
materials and the NGOs agree to disseminate information to their membership.
For More Information:
Zonta International has been closely linked with the United Nations since Zonta expressed support for the
fledgling UN in 1946. As an international non-governmental organization (NGO), Zonta brings women's
concerns to the UN, suggests solutions, draws public attention to issues and encourages its members to
participate at the local level.
Zonta maintains representatives of its United Nations Committee at UN sites in Geneva, New York, Paris
and Vienna. Committee members attend UN conferences, and UN agency, committee and commission
sessions.
Accredited NGOs, like Zonta, participate in these sessions by providing written statements and oral
presentations on issues being considered. NGOs also may organize panels relating to the general debate.
UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
Since 1985, Zonta has had general consultative status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC),
one of six principal bodies carrying out UN work.
ECOSOC is responsible for two-thirds of UN programs, in particular, those concerned with economic
issues such as trade, industrialization and development, as well as social issues such as women’s
rights, children and social welfare. ECOSOC makes recommendations on how to improve education and
health conditions
and to promote respect for and observance of the human rights and freedoms of people everywhere.
Commission on the Status of Women
One of nine functional ECOSOC committees, the Commission on the Status of Women
(CSW) is the leading policymaking body concerned with women's rights and the equal status of women.
Since 1946,the CSW has convened an annual conference, now attended by thousands of women
worldwide, to discuss issues of paramount concern for women.
Department of Public Informaton
Zonta is one of many NGOs associated with the United Nations Department of Public Information because
of its strong programs on issues of concern to women. The UN provides NGOs access to information and
materials and the NGOs agree to disseminate information to their membership.
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Zonta Club of Newport Harbor
245 Fischer Ave. Ste. A8C
Costa Mesa, CA 92626 USA
Club President: Eileen Brewer
Info@ZontaNewportHarbor.org
(714) 549-4751
245 Fischer Ave. Ste. A8C
Costa Mesa, CA 92626 USA
Club President: Eileen Brewer
Info@ZontaNewportHarbor.org
(714) 549-4751
www.ZontaNewportHarbor.Org Come Join Us! District 9, Area 4, Club 210
Advancing the Status of Women Worldwide (714) 549-4751
Advancing the Status of Women Worldwide (714) 549-4751
Zonta Club of Newport Harbor Provides Local Community Service
and Supports Zonta International
and Supports Zonta International