Letter to International Financial Institutions to ensure Effective Participation & Accountability within their Investments
Along with many others, Protection International has signed the letter below asking international financial institutions to make meaningful investments, take accountability, and foster an environment for freedom of expression, assembly, and association. A PDF version is also available in English, Spanish, and French. Responsibility of International Financial Institutions to ensure Meaningful and Effective Participation and Accountability within their Investments, and […]
Open Letter to ECOSOC regarding the Committee on NGOs
The UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Committee on NGOs (the Committee) considers applications by NGOs for ECOSOC accreditation and, as such, is a key gateway for NGOs to gain access to the UN. ECOSOC accreditation provides NGOs with access and participation rights in many UN spaces including the Human Rights Council and ECOSOC Commissions. However, the Committee operates in a highly politicized manner, in particular regarding […]