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BATCH 28

United Nations E/C.2/2013/R.2/Add.27

Economic and Social Council Distr.: Restricted 05 April 2013 Original: English

Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations 2013 Resumed Session

New applications received from non-governmental organizations for consultative status with the Economic and Social Council Memorandum by the Secretary-General

Contents

1. Centro Panafricano Kituo Cha Wanafrika

2. Global Spatial Data Infrastructure

3. Indian Dreams Foundation

4. Indo-Global Social Service Society

5. Network for Women's Rights in Ghana

6. Society for Human Rights and Prisoners Aid

7. The Sustainable Development Institute

8. World Kabaddi Federation

9. Young Women's Christian Association of Australia

10. Zanjireh Omid International Charity Institute

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1. Centro Panafricano Kituo Cha Wanafrika , PC-PSC PART I 2. Contact Information 2. a) Permanent headquarters address. Avenida de los Planetas 11, Bloque 1º, 9ºC 28983 Parla Comunidad de Madrid Spain 2. b) Postal address, if different from headquarters address. Spain 2. c) Contact phone and fax number. Tel : (+34) 634111870 / (+34)912499999 Fax : 2. d) Name and position of contact person. Antonio-Toasije Pallás Valencia -- President 2. e) E-mail address. [email protected] 2. f) Website, if any. www.wanafrika.org 3. Summarize the aims and purposes of your organization. Statutory main objectives are: - Protect the African cultural heritage and defend African cultural diversity; - Promote universal education from African conceptual basis; - Promote the use of Kiswahili and African languages of communication; - Promote the fight against racism and all forms of discrimination; - Promote equality of men and women in all social fields; - Promote decent employment and economic growth in African society; - Promote democratic practices in connection with the traditional African laws; - Promote advocacy and education of young people and disadvantaged Africans. 4. a) Explain how you carry out these aims. Some of the most important actions taken by Pan-African Centre since 2005 have been: - Organization and participation in lectures, conferences, roundtables and workshops - Reports in the media about the situation of African migrants1]

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- Participation and co-organizing various demonstrations and rallies - Legal action defense to victims of racism - Actions for guidance on obtaining work or residence permit - Follow-up actions and information on gender violence - Mediation in family disputes 4. b) Please give examples of recent projects and activities. - Online Course of History, Pan-African Culture and Politics - Issue of the Journal of Citizenship and Migration Cooperation FAIB - Scientific coordination of the 2nd Pan-African Congress in Spain - Campaign for Forgiveness proclamation for Hispanic Slavery - Cultural Celebration Day of the African Child Day - No celebratory commemoration of the genocide started from October 12 - Celebration of International Day Against Racial Discrimination - Celebration of International Migrants Day - Celebration of the Day of Africa - Participation in the design of non-legislative proposal Recognition of Spanish Black Community - Kituo cha Wanafrika colaborates with the African Union in the 6th Region initiative to include the African Diaspora in the different spheres of the Panafrican Institution. 5. a) How do you intend to contribute to the work of ECOSOC and/or its subsidiary bodies? - Reduce extreme poverty and hunger; - Promote gender equality and women's empowerment; - Promote education among Africans and African-descendants; - Fight racism and xenophobia; - Protect infants, youth and aged people; - Promote actions for civil society development; - Protect cultural diversity. 5. b) Please give details on planned activities and projects. Wanafrika’s Main Project for an African Centered Development OBJECTIVES Aid PROGRAM Expected date: From 2013 Place of occurrence: Nigeria, Ghana, Colombia % Spain · To help disadvantaged peoples to reach the best stadards of living helping them to have a good access to: decent housing, good education & jobs. · To help disadvantaged people to attain their own personal objectives.

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Educative PROGRAM Expected date: From 2013 Place of occurrence: Nigeria, Ghana, Colombia % Spain · To help African students in Africa and in the Diaspora to have a good quality education from African conceptual basis. · To promote the wealth and prosperity in Africa and in the Diaspora for an African based re-development. Cultural PROGRAM Expected date: From 2013 Place of occurrence: Nigeria, Ghana, Colombia % Spain · To share the knowledge and to promote the best of the African civilization for a better understanding among Africans and non Africans. · To raise the socio-cultural agency of Africa and the Diaspora. MEANS Aid PROGRAM · Network of Centers of Assitance & Information for those in need. Functions: o Information on local resources o Conflict resolution o Legal Assistance o Microcredits · Orphan house: Functions: o To give home, with assistance and caring to orphan and abandoned babies and children. o To bring up, nurture and educate orphan and abandoned babies and children. o To help impoverished families to bring up their children. Educative PROGRAM · Panafrican education and schooling system. _ Primary Schools _ Secondary Schools _ Colleges Functions: o Provide a high level of education to general population o Help the segments of the population with lower incomes to attain high educative goals o To help people with disabilities to attain the best education o To give elementary education to orphan and abandoned children

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o To promote social dialogue, peace and democratic values Cultural PROGRAM · Network of Panafrican Cultural Centers. Functions: o Celebration of the African culture through music, theatre, and dance festivals, art exhibitions, contests, concerts, etc. o Celebration of cultural events such as book presentations, conferences, round tables, etc. o Celebration of the African Union, UNESCO and United Nations institutional days: · Day of Africa · Day of African Children · Day of African woman GENERAL EXPECTED OUTCOMES · General bettering of living standards in Africa and in the Diaspora · Pushing upward the level of self-confidence of Africans · Promoting cultural businesses as a mean for an African re-development · Stopping the African brain drain by promoting local businesses and initiatives · Increasing of the inner African strategic strength and agency 6. a) Has your organization participated in any UN-conference(s)? If yes, explain in detail No 6. b) Has your organization contributed to any areas with substantive UN concern and participated in any activities of the United Nations? If yes, explain in detail We celebrate the UN days: - Day of the African Child Day - International Day Against Racial Discrimination - International Migrants Day - Day of Africa 7. Would you broadly categorize your organization as a research organization, an advocacy/lobbying organization, a grass-roots project implementation organization or any other? Grass-roots project implementation organization. We are also a research organization

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PART II 8. Date of registration or date of establishment 08 August 2006 9. Country (or countries) of registration/establishment and nature and title of authorities with which registered Spain under the Ministry of Internal Affairs 10. Registered/established as Association: migratory movements 11. Do you consider your organization to be International. Kituo cha Wanafrika is based in Spain but has a notable influence among the African Diaspora in Latin America and Europe. We also have links with Nigeria, Ghana and Equatorial Guinea. Wanafrika coolaborates with the African Union in the 6th Region initiative to include the African Diaspora in the different spheres of the Panafrican Institution. Wanafrika’s website www.wanafrika.org has about 170.000 visitors from several counties of the World and more than 500 visitors per day. Its Facebook page has around 4500 members. 12. Describe the structure and the decision making process of your organization, including all administrative bodies. - The Pan African Center is managed and administered by a Board of Director composed of a Chairman, a Secretary and a Treasurer, also, as an organization dedicated to education, the Pan African Center for Cultural Studies has a Rector, and as for the organization and management of administrative activities and Pan-African economic CULTURAL STUDIES CENTER, there is a Director. The charges have a duration of five years renewable. - The Board of Directors is the representative body that manages and represents the interests of the Pan African Center, according to the decisions and directives of the General Assembly. - Daily activities and decisions are taken by the Board. - The General Assembly is the supreme governing body of the Pan African Center and all

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partners and agreements are adopted by the principle of democracy. - The election of the president as well as mainframe activities are decisions of the General Assembly. 13. a) List the names and nationalities of current members of your executive bodies and describe how they are elected/nominated. - The election of the president is decision of the General Assembly. The current president is Antonio-Toasijé Pallás Valencia from Afro-Colombian origin and Spanish nationality. He has been appointed for 5 years in December 2012. - The election of the board members is a President function. They have been appointed for 5 years in December 2012. The current treasurer is: Concepción Bela Doro, she is from Equatorial Guinea raised up in Nigeria and has Spanish Nationality as well as Equato-Guinean. The current Secretary is: Mateo Meseguer he is from Equatorial Guinea. 13. b) Are any government officials members of your board or executive staff? No 14. How many members does your organization have and in which countries are they located? Please list the number of members by country and continent. Full active members: 64 12 Members in Nigeria 8 members in Equatorial Guinea 29 members in Spain 8 Members in Colombia 4 Members in Dominican Republic 1 Member in the Netherlands Around 300 beneficiaries. Most from West African and Latin America living in Spain Around 6000 sympathizers (4500 Internet followers) from: Colombia EEUU Brazil

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Argentina Equatorial Guinea an many other... 15. Do the membership rules of your organization allow both individuals and organizations to be members? No. 16. Does the organization charge membership fees? Is the fee the same for all members and charged to all members? If not, please explain Does the organization charge membership fees?: Yes (but not compulsory) Is the fee the same for all members and charged to all members?: Members living in Latin America and Africa pay lower wages. 17. a) Does your membership include organizations that have ECOSOC consultative status? If so, please list them No. 17. b) Is your organization a member of one or several organization(s) that are applying for or already have ECOSOC consultative status? If so, please provide name(s) No. 18. Are other organizations affiliated with your organization? If yes, please provide a list of these organizations No. 19. a) Does your organization have any relationship to a government? If yes, please describe the nature of this relationship. Yes. We've been implementing social policies with the Spanish Congress and with local authorities in the Balearic Islands and Madrid. 19. b) In the past five years, did your organization receive money or other contributions from a government? If yes, please specify and provide the dates and amounts received, as well as an explanation of how the funds were used. No.

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20. Has your organization previously applied for ECOSOC consultative status? If yes, please indicate year of previous application Yes. 2011 Our application was closed for not providing English translation of our documents. 21. a) Does your organization already hold accreditation with any organs, funds, programmes or specialized agencies of the United Nations? If so, please specify No. 21. b) Was your organization's accreditation with any organs, funds, programmes or specialized agencies of the United Nations ever withdrawn or suspended? If so, please specify No. PART III Please summarize the income and expenditure from the last calendar or fiscal year of your organization using the following table : (Home currency: European euro | Rate to 1$ US: 0.77) Source of Income Income in home currency Income in USD

Membership dues

Membership 600 779

Membership 600 779

Other sources (eg. philantropic contributions)

Gastronomy events 400 519

Contribution from members

Donations 350 455

Total income 1 950 2 532 Source of Expenditure Expenditure in home

currency Expenditure in home currency

Projects

Events 293 381

Other expenditure

Transportation+paper+Internet

954 1 239

Total expenditure 1 247 1 620

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Summary of Application for Consultative Status

Name: Centro Panafricano Kituo Cha Wanafrika (Officially registered or established name)

Permanent headquarters address:

Avenida de los Planetas 11, Bloque 1º, 9ºC 28983 Parla Comunidad de Madrid Spain (P.O. boxes are not accepted as headquarters address)

Date of registration or date of establishment: (See item B on front page of

main application form)

07 August 2006

Membership

International organization

with 64 individual members and 0 organizations members and 7 countries

Summarize the aims and purposes of your organization. Statutory main objectives are: - Protect the African cultural heritage and defend African cultural diversity; - Promote universal education from African conceptual basis; - Promote the use of Kiswahili and African languages of communication; - Promote the fight against racism and all forms of discrimination; - Promote equality of men and women in all social fields; - Promote decent employment and economic growth in African society; - Promote democratic practices in connection with the traditional African laws; - Promote advocacy and education of young people and disadvantaged Africans. How do you intend to contribute to the work of ECOSOC and/or its subsidiary bodies? - Reduce extreme poverty and hunger; - Promote gender equality and women's empowerment; - Promote education among Africans and African-descendants; - Fight racism and xenophobia; - Protect infants, youth and aged people; - Promote actions for civil society development; - Protect cultural diversity.

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2. Global Spatial Data Infrastructure, GSDI Association PART I 2. Contact Information 2. a) Permanent headquarters address. Global Spatial Data Infrastructure c/o Alan Stevens, Registered Agent 11410 Fieldstone Lane, Reston, VA 20191-3919 United States of America 2. b) Postal address, if different from headquarters address. GSDI Association 946 Great Plain Ave., PMB-194 Needham, MA 02492-3030 United States of America 2. c) Contact phone and fax number. Tel : +1-508-720-0325 Fax :+1-703-852-7917 2. d) Name and position of contact person. Harlan Onsrud -- Executive Director 2. e) E-mail address. [email protected] 2. f) Website, if any. http://gsdi.org 3. Summarize the aims and purposes of your organization. The goals of the GSDI Association as drawn from its bylaws are to: - support the establishment and expansion of local, national, and regional (multi-nation) spatial data infrastructures that are globally compatible; - provide an organization to foster international communication and collaborative efforts for advancing spatial data infrastructure innovations; - support interdisciplinary research and education activities that advance spatial data infrastructure concepts, theories and methods; - enable better public policy and scientific decision-making through spatial data infrastructure advancements; - promote the ethical use of and access to geographic information; - foster spatial data infrastructure developments in support of important worldwide needs.

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4. a) Explain how you carry out these aims. The GSDI Association provides a global venue for networking, communicating and learning among its members. The organization is highly inclusive providing contacts and communication avenues to diverse parties from across the world. Government, private sector, academic and non-profit organizations and agencies and individual members are invited to participate fully in GSDI conferences, seminars, web discussions, and through the GSDI knowledge networks. The following are illustrative of ongoing programs: A. Support of Developing Nation Initiatives and Markets. The GSDI Association supports the establishment and expansion of local, national, and multi-national spatial data infrastructures that are locally to globally compatible. It has a particular emphasis on helping developing nations to establish such infrastructures and acquire the capacities to maintain them. Interested members are encouraged to participate in GSDI committees to help develop, manage and expand the GSDI small grants program, and to put in place member-driven processes for prioritization of GSDI resources to address the educational and technological needs of participants from developing nations. B. Hosting of a regular GSDI World Conference. Members of GSDI and members of IGS (the membership category for individuals as opposed to organizations) participate, network and exchange information with others at the global GSDI conferences. Since 1996, experts in SDI matters have come together to share their experiences in advancing SDI’s from local to international levels. Registrants and special guests participate in presentation, panel and poster sessions, engage in round table and committee project discussions, receive workshop training in spatial data infrastructure advancements, and challenge each other in lively technical and policy dialog on SDI topics. C. Support of a Geographic Information Knowledge Network (GIKNetwork). The GIKNetwork is open to any geospatial specialists to enter data regardless of whether they are a member of GSDI or IGS. Within the GIKNetwork geospatial specialists can share their organization profile with the world, report on the status of their company’s offered products and services or their agency’s SDI implementation, and deliver documents to a long-term open archive for the geospatial community. Also, individuals can make their personal profiles highly visible within the global geospatial community. D. Development of Recommendations on SDI Best Practices The GSDI Association helps identify and document SDI best practices including technical, business, and policy practices. Its members help build practical how-to-do guides and short videos for use by government and business worldwide. Through GSDI’s Class-A Liaison status with the ISO TC 211 standardization body and similar liaison arrangements with other standards bodies, members contribute to the development of GSDI recommendations for standards development, and have the opportunity to review pending standards documents. E. Support of Open Access Publications for the Global SDI Community The GSDI Association openly publishes all of its works openly on the web and virtually all of the proceedings, books, learning videos and knowledge networks created by the

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organization through its members are made available through open access license legal approaches. 4. b) Please give examples of recent projects and activities. All activities are for calendar year 2011. Fiscal management takes place at the corporate office. 1. The most recent GSDI world conference presentations and papers may be accessed at http://www.gsdi.org/gsdi13 and past conference proceedings may be accessed at http://www.gsdi.org/gsdiConferences. GSDI12 (Conference in Singapore) fiscal resolution and GSDI 13 (conference in Quebec City) preliminary activities were accomplished in 2011. Examples of the kinds of free conference workshops we provide to all attendees at our conferences may be accessed at http://www.gsdi.org/gsdiconf/gsdi13/workshops.html and videos of some of the sessions are accumulated at http://www.gsdi.org/SDIvideos and made freely available to others across the globe. The vice-President was also funded to present at the ESRI Conference in San Diego in July 2011. In other conference activity the Executive Director was partially funded to attend the UCGIS Conference in Washington D.C. in June and the Eye on Earth Conference in Abu Dhabi in December. 2. The 2010-2011 round of awards in our GSDI Small Grants program as part of our developing nation support program are described at http://www.gsdi.org/sic1 where you may also view the awardees of such grants in this and previous years going back to 2004. The locations of the grant recipients are at the website as indicated. 3. Examples of geospatial specialists who are enhancing their ability to communicate with peer professionals across the globe may be viewed at http://www.giknet.org/registry/individual.php. We are currently greatly expanding the ability of government agencies across the globe to report on the status of their spatial data infrastructure (SDI) implementations. Test case reports may be viewed at http://www.giknet.org/survey/sdisurvey.php 4. All GSDI publications are published under open access licenses and recent open access books may be viewed at http://www.gsdi.org/openaccessbooks while other publications including monthly regional newsletters in several languages may be accessed at http://www.gsdi.org/publications 5. a) How do you intend to contribute to the work of ECOSOC and/or its subsidiary bodies? - United Nations GGIM: The president of the GSDI Association has actively participated in all major activities to date in establishing the newly emerging United Nations Initiative on Global Geospatial Information Management (http://ggim.un.org/) and the organization is committed to continuing this involvement. - UNGIWG: The GSDI Association has a long-continued working relationship with the United Nations cross agency Geographic Information Working Group (UNGIWG - http://www.ungiwg.org/). We have official representation on the Technical Advisory Group

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(TAG) for UNGIWG and will continue to participate in those meetings. GSDI has frequently presented in UNGIWG forums and UNGIWG often supports the GSDI conferences (e.g. see the right column at http://www.gsdi.org/gsdi13). 3. Other United Nations Affiliations: UNECA-CODIST is the official regional organization from Africa with authority to appoint a member to the GSDI Board of Directors (see http://www.gsdi.org/board+officers) and we regularly have staff from United Nations agencies serving on or as liaisons to our standing committees. By example, a UNEP employee currently serves as a Vice-Chair of the GSDI Technical Committee. 5. b) Please give details on planned activities and projects. 1. GSDI will continue to send a representative to participate in all major activities and events hosted by GGIM. 2. GSDI will actively serve on the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) of UNGIWG, continue to participate in their conferences and meetings, and continue to invite UNGIWG participation in GSDI World Conferences. 3. The leadership of GSDI was asked by a consultant for UNEP to participate in the recent Eye on Earth Conference, in which we fully participated and we will continue to respond to the continued efforts leading to Rio +20 and additional UN agency requests as appropriate and within our means to do so. 4. In addition to its Global Newsletter, the GSDI Association financially supports the publication of three regional newsletters created in those regions (SDI-Africa, SDI-Asia & Pacific, and SDI-Latin America & Caribbean - http://www.gsdi.org/newsletters) and UN sponsored activities and programs will continue to be frequently highlighted in these GSDI communication outlets. 6. a) Has your organization participated in any UN-conference(s)? If yes, explain in detail Yes. The GSDI Association leadership has been asked to speak at and attend numerous UN conferences over the years. Our Executive Director and our President have on different occasions presented at UN Cartographic Meetings at the UN in New York. As mentioned, the President of GSDI has been heavily involved in supporting GGIM and has been present at most of its formation meetings and conferences. In addition to UNGIWG as a GSDI conference supporter, GSDI has presented at numerous international geospatial conferences in which UN agencies have been supporters. Our President attended the following meetings: ~ 1st UN Preparatory Meeting for UNGGIM, Bangkok 25th October 2009 (Attended and presented by invitation) ~ 18th UNRCC-AP Conference, Bangkok, 26-29 October 2009 (Liaison Member, attended and presented by invitation), received an Award (an embossed glass plaque from the United Nations awarded by Dr Paul Cheung, Director of the United Nations Statistics Division) for

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outstanding contributions over many years to the UNRCC-AP and the UN-sponsored Permanent Committee on GIS Infrastructure for Asia and Pacific (PCGIAP) during the opening Plenary Session, of 18th UNRCC-AP held in Bangkok, Thailand on 26-29 October 2009. ~ 2nd UN Preparatory Meeting for UNGGIM, New York, 10-11 May 2010 (Attended and presented by invitation as President of GSDI), link: http://ggim.un.org/docs/meetings/May2010/papers/GSDI%20scoping%20paper-Abbad%20Rajabifard%202nd%20UNCGGIM%20meeting.pdf ~ 3rd UN Preparatory Meeting for UNGGIM, New York, 4-6 April 2011 (Attended by invitation as President of GSDI) ~ 1st UNGGIM Forum, Seoul, Republic of Korea, 23-26 October 2011 (Attended by invitation as President of GSDI. Member of drafting team for Declaration and Forum outcome and report) Our Executive Director attended the following meetings: ~ Onsrud, H.J., 2005, Global Spatial Data Infrastructure: Recent Developments and Future Challenges, Eighth United Nations Regional Cartographic Conference for the Americas, New York, 27 June - 1 July, 2005, http://unstats.un.org/unsd/geoinfo/eighthunrccadocuments.htm (Invitation as President of the GSDI Association) ~ Onsrud, H.J., 2007, UNSDI Opportunities and Challenges: Ten Random Reflections (Keynote), United Nations Spatial Data Infrastructure Global Partners Meeting, Frescati Italy, Feb 28-March 3, 2007 (Invitation as Executive Director of the GSDI Association) 6. b) Has your organization contributed to any areas with substantive UN concern and participated in any activities of the United Nations? If yes, explain in detail Yes. In addition to the substantive contributions to UN working groups already documented, we provide two more examples. 1. GSDI played a lead role in organizing the recent 2011 Eye on Earth Conference in Dubai focused on environmental sustainability that was strongly supported by UNEP. The president of GSDI served on the top level planning committee, the Executive Director of GSDI chaired the Technical Working Group for the conference, and many GSDI members attended the conference. The white papers developed leading up to and forming the primary themes for the conference as well as the conference declaration to be presented at Rio+20 were strongly influenced by the contributions from this GSDI Association involvement. 2. GSDI is also contributing to information society advancement. See the substantive scoping paper developed by GSDI titled “Data Integration and Interoperability of Systems and Data” found near the bottom of the web page at http://ggim.un.org/

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7. Would you broadly categorize your organization as a research organization, an advocacy/lobbying organization, a grass-roots project implementation organization or any other? Research organization. We view the GSDI Association as primarily an international, educational and research organization advancing best practices for the development of spatial data infrastructure implementations across the globe to enhance decision-making in support of many important world-wide needs such as: -- improving local to national economic competitiveness, -- addressing local to global environmental quality and change, -- increasing efficiency, effectiveness, and equity in all levels of government, and -- advancing the health, safety and social wellbeing of humankind in all nations. We carry out this role primarily through our publication activities, support of conferences, distribution of newsletters, support of communications among peers from across the globe and support of our small grants program for SDI enhancement in developing nations. However, we also advocate the implementation and testing of best practices in regard to standards, interoperability, and government policies affecting citizen access to geospatial information. Further, we support primarily through our regional newsletters, our small grants program, and our developing nations financial fund grass roots efforts in developing nations to organize in-country spatial data infrastructure improvements and technology transfer. PART II 8. Date of registration or date of establishment 28 October 2002 9. Country (or countries) of registration/establishment and nature and title of authorities with which registered We are registered in the United States through the State Corporation Commission of the Commonwealth of Virginia. This governmental body issues incorporation documents and administers regulations pertaining to it. Our official office is in the State of Virginia as shown by the uploaded Certificate of Incorporation with attached Articles of Incorporation and as by our Registered Agent form as uploaded. We have a post office box additionally in Needham Massachusetts for handling land mail. 10. Registered/established as Global Geospatial Data Infrastructure is a corporation as specified by the State Corporation Commission of the Commonwealth of Virginia as indicated in the uploaded certificate of incorporation document. Global Geospatial Data Infrastructure is also classified as a Public Charity and as an organization exempt from Federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of

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the Internal Revenue Service code with Employer Identification Number 26-0058733 as indicated in the uploaded letter from the US IRS. 11. Do you consider your organization to be International We have 42 full member organizations from 28 countries as shown at http://www.gsdi.org/Mbrs_Spnsrs. IGS, the individual member arm of GSDI, currently has 257 members from a large number of nations as shown at http://igeoss.org/members 12. Describe the structure and the decision making process of your organization, including all administrative bodies. Full members are organizations (government agencies, private companies, academic institutions, and not-for-profit organizations) that support the mission and goals of the organization and meet the membership requirements, primarily the paying of annual dues. Each full member organization has a delegate and alternate delegate on the GSDI Association Council. The Council is the primary controlling body of the organization. Each member organization has one vote on motions and these normally require a majority vote to pass although a 2/3 majority vote is required to change the bylaws. The Council elects new members to the Board of Directors for expiring positions at each of its regularly held global conferences (every 12 to 18 months) as well as the President and President-Elect/Vice President of the GSDI Association. The Board of Directors appoints the chairs and members of the standing committees, appoints the Executive Director, Secretary and Treasurer as needed, and approves the detailed budget and work plans. The Board of Directors coordinates activities of the Council, has authority to approve applications for membership and receives and disburses funds on behalf of the Council, designates the nominating committee to fill regular vacancies on the Board and makes interim appointments caused by resignations. The Executive Committee consists of the President, President-elect/Vice President, and Past President. By a vote of the majority, the Board of Directors designates the Executive Committee to have authority to act for the Board of Directors in between meetings of the full Board. The officers of the corporation are the President, President-Elect, Executive Director, Secretary, and Treasurer. The duties of these officers are fixed by the Board of Directors, but to the extent not so fixed, are those customarily exercised by corporate officers holding such offices. 13. a) List the names and nationalities of current members of your executive bodies and describe how they are elected/nominated. Current members of the Board of Directors include: President: David Coleman, CANADA, President-elect and Vice-President: David Lovell, BELGIUM, Past President: Abbas Rajabifard, AUSTRALIA, International Geospatial Society President: Mabel Alvarez, CHILE (expiration of term at end of presidency), EUROGI: Bruce McCormack, IRELAND (appointed by European Regional Organization for Geospatial Information), PAIGH: Santiago Borrero, MEXICO (appointed by Pan

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American Institute for Geography and History), UNECA-CODIST: Andre Nonguierma, ETHIOPIA, (appointed by Information, Science & Technology Division, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa), GSDI Industry Advisory Council: Carmelle Terborgh, USA and Stan Tillman, USA (appointed by GSDI Industry Advisory Council, one shared vote), Government: Khalid Al-Haidan, BAHRAIN, Academia: Joep Crompvoets, BELGIUM, Non-Profit: Chris Holmes, USA, Region – Africa: Hussein Farah, KENYA - Regional Center for Mapping of Resources for Development, Region - Asia/Pacific: Arup Dasgupta, INDIA, Region – Europe: Heli Ursin, FINLAND, Region - North America: Ivan Deloatch, USA, Region - South America: Eric van Pragg, VENUZUELA - CAF Latin American Development Bank; International Geographic Organization: Joseph Strobl, AUSTRIA, GSDI Related Global Initiative: Mark Becker, USA, International Industry Organization: Mark Reichardt, USA. Currently serving on the Executive Committee are President: David Coleman, Canada, President-elect and Vice-President: David Lovell, Belgium, and Past President: Abbas Rajabifard, Australia. Election/Nomination Procedure: When they join and renew their membership each year, member organizations declare their organization and regional status. Members to the GSDI Board of Directors are elected from the Council at each Council meeting and are drawn from the following classifications. The Board consists of the following - A. Three members shall be: 1. President of the GSDI Association, 2. Vice President (President-Elect), and 3. Immediate Past-President. B. Existing and future regional bodies focused on spatial data infrastructure coordination and advancement and having a representative membership from at least fifteen nations may appoint a representative to serve on the Board of Directors. Assuming payment of GSDI Association dues, among those regional bodies currently qualifying to appoint a Board member include: 1. EUROGI, 2. U. N. Economic Commission for Africa, Committee on Development Information: Geo, and 3. PAIGH. Further regional bodies with Board appointment powers must be approved by two-thirds majority vote of the GSDI Association Council. C. The GSDI Industry Advisory Council may appoint a representative to serve on the Board of Directors. D. Three Board members shall be distributed one each from the following sectors: 1. Government, 2. Academia, and

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3. Non-Profit. E. Five Board members shall be distributed one each from the following geographic regions: 1. Africa, 2. Asia/Pacific, 3. Europe, 4. North America, and 5. South America. F. Three Board members shall be distributed one each from the following sectors: 1. International geographic organizations, 2. GSDI related global initiatives, 3. International industry organizations. G. One Board member shall be the current President of the International Geospatial Society. 13. b) Are any government officials members of your board or executive staff? Yes. Current members of the GSDI Board of Directors that are government officials include: - Mabel Alvarez, Director of the Cadastre, Chubut Province, Argentina, - Santiago Borrero, Secretario General, Instituto Panamericano de Geografía e Historia (IPGH) which is a specialized scientific and technical body of the Organization of American States headquartered in Mexico, - Andre Nonguierma, GIS Officer, Information, Science & Technology Division of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, - Khalid Al-Haidan, Director, GIS Directorate of the Central Informatics Organization, Bahrain, - Hussein Farah, Director General, Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) an intergovernmental organization in Nairobi Kenya, - Heli Ursin, Head of International Affairs, National Land Survey, Finland, and - Ivan Deloatch, Director, Federal Geographic Committee, US Geological Survey, USA, 14. How many members does your organization have and in which countries are they located? Please list the number of members by country and continent. Our individual members as listed at http://igeoss.org/members are from the following countries and continents: 1 member, Albania, Europe; 7 members, Argentina, South America; 1 member, Armenia, Asia; 36 members, Australia, Oceania; 4 members, Austria, Europe; 10 members, Bahrain, Middle East; 2 members, Bangladesh, Asia; 1 member, Belarus, Europe;

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15 members, Belgium Europe; 3 members, Bermuda, Caribbean; 4 members, Bolivia, South/Central America; 3 members, Botswana, Africa 6 members, Brazil, South/Central America; 2 members, Burkina Faso, Africa; 2 members, Cambodia, Asia; 3 members, Cameroon, Africa; 31 members, Canada, North America; 4 members, Chile, South America; 14 members, China, Asia; 7 members, Colombia, South/Central America; 2 members, Croatia, Europe; 3 members, Czech Republic, Europe; 1 member, Ecuador South/Central America; 7 members, Egypt, Africa 12 members, Ethiopia, Africa 12 members, Finland, Europe; 4 members, France, Europe; 19 members, Germany, Europe; 10 members, Ghana, Africa; 10 members, Hungary, Europe; 30 members, India, Asia; 1 member, Indonesia, Asia; 3 members, Ireland, Europe; 3 members, Jamaica, Caribbean; 2 members, Japan, Asia; 17 members, Kenya, Africa 1 member, Malawi, Africa; 12 members, Mexico, South/Central America; 1 members, Moldova, Republic of, Europe; 2 members, Morocco, Africa 10 members, Nepal, Asia; 28 members, Netherlands, Europe; 30 members, Nigeria, Africa 11 members, Pakistan, Asia; 2 members, Peru, South/Central America 5 members, Philippines, Oceania 6 members, Poland, Europe; 9 members, Romania, Europe; 2 members, Rwanda, Africa; 2 members, Saint Lucia, Caribbean;

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2 members, Saudi Arabia, Middle East; 4 members, Serbia, Serbia; 10 members, South Africa, Africa; 9 members, Spain, Europe; 1 member, Sri Lanka, Asia; 1 member, Sudan, Africa; 4 members, Switzerland, Europe; 2 members, Tanzania, United Republic of, Africa; 1 members, Timor-Leste, Asia; 2 members, Turkmenistan, Asia; 2 members, Turkey, Asia; 3 members, Uganda, Africa; 4 members, United Arab Emirates, Middle East 9 members, United Kingdom, Europe; 130 members, United States, North America 2 members, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela South/Central America; 2 members, Virgin Islands (British), Caribbean; 5 members, Zimbabwe, Africa 15. Do the membership rules of your organization allow both individuals and organizations to be members? Yes, the rules allow both individuals and organizations to be members. In the GSDI Association as organization members we have the following: Abu Dhabi Systems & Information Centre, Latin America Development Bank (CAF), Central Informatics Organization – Bahrain, Chinese Taipei GIS Center, CIESIN - Columbia University, Compusult, Delft University of Technology, Netherlands, Department of Science and Technology – India, Dutch Kadaster, EIS AFRICA, Esri, Inc., EuroGeographics, European Umbrella Organization for Geographic Information (EUROGI), Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) – US, Geonovum, Geospatial Media and Communications – India, GISPOL - National Land Information System Users Association – Poland, Hungarian Association for Geo-information (HUNAGI),

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Institut Cartogràfic de Catalunya, Instituto Geografico Militar, (IGM) Chile, Intergraph Corporation, ITC International Institute for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation, Laval University, National Geographic Information Infrastructure Programme – Nepal, National Land Survey of Finland, National Space Research and Development Agency – Nigeria, Natural Resources Canada, Open Geospatial Consortium, Inc. (OGC), OpenGeo, Pan American Institute of Geography and History (PAIGH), PSMA Australia, Public Management Institute, KU Leuven, Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD), Spatial Innovision Ltd, Dept of Sci, Tech & International Coop., National Administration of Surveying, Mapping and Geoinformation of China, State Geodetic Administration – Croatia, Thermopylae Sciences and Technology, UNIGIS International Association, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), University of Maine, University of Melbourne, Centre for SDIs and Land Administration, and University of New Brunswick. 16. Does the organization charge membership fees? Is the fee the same for all members and charged to all members? If not, please explain Yes, the organization charges membership fees. (1) The membership fee structure for full organization members as set forth in the operating procedures attached to the Bylaws (as uploaded) are as follows: Dues for Private Companies or For-Profit Industry Organizations range from $500 per year to $15000 per year depending on the Annual Sales in the previous year (See Table A). Dues for Government Agencies, Academic Organizations and Professional and Non-profit Organizations depend on the form of the organization and the gross national income per capita for the nation as set forth at http://siteresources.worldbank.org/DATASTATISTICS/Resources/CLASS.XLS. They range from $300 per year to $9000 per year. (See Table B). Free Membership Option: Agencies in the two lowest income categories can choose to provide services in lieu of dues. (2) The membership fee structure for individual members as set forth in the Operating Procedures for the International Geospatial Society (which is the individual membership arm of the GSDI Association) and as set forth in the Operating Procedures attached to the GSDI Bylaws is as follows: regular individual members are $50 US per year and full-time

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enrolled students are $25 per year. Free Membership Option: Individuals that are citizens of and resident in a nation categorized by the World Bank as “Low Income Per Capita” or “Lower Middle Income Per Capita” may join the International Geospatial Society for free upon meeting certain conditions. 17. a) Does your membership include organizations that have ECOSOC consultative status? If so, please list them Yes. CIESIN has consultative status with ECOSOC. 17. b) Is your organization a member of one or several organization(s) that are applying for or already have ECOSOC consultative status? If so, please provide name(s) Yes. CIESIN has consultative status with ECOSOC. 18. Are other organizations affiliated with your organization? If yes, please provide a list of these organizations Yes we have Memorandums of Understanding with the following organizations: International Cartographic Association (ICA) International Federation of Surveyors (FIG) International Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS) 19. a) Does your organization have any relationship to a government? If yes, please describe the nature of this relationship. Yes. We have numerous government agencies that pay dues as full members of the GSDI Association. For the current year these include: Central Informatics Organization, Bahrain, Dutch Kadaster, Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC), USGS, Institut Cartogràfic de Catalunya, Instituto Geografico Militar, (IGM) Chile, Administration of Surveying, Mapping and Geo-information of China, National Geographic Information Infrastructure Programme, National Geographic Information Infrastructure Programme, Survey Department, Nepal, and National Land Survey of Finland. We also have a cooperative agreement with the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC). See the Profit and Loss Statement for funds received from FGDC for grants. 19. b) In the past five years, did your organization receive money or other contributions from a government? If yes, please specify and provide the dates and amounts received, as well as an explanation of how the funds were used. Yes. We have a cooperative agreement with the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) and have received funds from them as

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follows: 02/26/2007, $6,500 and 07/30/2007, $11,000, Federal Geographic Committee (USGS), Utilization was for newsletters and 05/08/07, $30,000 and 08/06/07, $20,000 was for a small grants program. These funds resulted in the production of 38 monthly newsletters for the Asia-Pacific, Africa, and Latin America and Caribbean for the time period of 1/1/2007 to 12/31/2007 with the newsletters all documented at http://www.gsdi.org/newsletters and the 20 small grant awards documented at http://www.gsdi.org/sic1 01/09/2008, $11,000 and 06/30/2008, $14,000, Federal Geographic Committee (USGS), Utilization was for newsletters and 01/09/2008, $10,000 was for a small grants program. These funds resulted in the production of 62 monthly newsletters for the Asia-Pacific, Africa, and Latin America and Caribbean for the time period of 1/1/2008 to 12/31/2008 with the newsletters all documented at http://www.gsdi.org/newsletters and the 4 small grant awards documented at http://www.gsdi.org/sic1 02/24/2009, $14,000 and 10/08/2009, $15,500, Federal Geographic Committee (USGS), Utilization was for newsletters and 02/18/2009, $30,000 was for a small grants program. These funds resulted in the production of 62 monthly newsletters for the Asia-Pacific, Africa, and Latin America and Caribbean for the time period of 1/1/2009 to 12/31/2009 with the newsletters all documented at http://www.gsdi.org/newsletters and the 12 small grant awards documented at http://www.gsdi.org/sic1 02/25/2010, $15,500 and 09/29/2010, $15,500, Federal Geographic Committee (USGS), Utilization was for newsletters and 7 different deposits totalling $30,000 were for a small grants program. These funds resulted in the production of 61 monthly newsletters for the Asia-Pacific, Africa, and Latin America and Caribbean for the time period of 1/1/2010 to 12/31/2010 with the newsletters all documented at http://www.gsdi.org/newsletters and the 12 small grant awards documented at http://www.gsdi.org/sic1 02/22/2011, $15,500 and 07/13/2011 $17,000, Federal Geographic Committee (USGS), Utilization was for newsletters and 12 different deposits total in $30,000 was for a small grants program. These funds resulted in the production of 65 monthly newsletters for the Asia-Pacific, Africa, and Latin America and Caribbean for the time period of 1/1/2011 to 12/31/2011 with the newsletters all documented at http://www.gsdi.org/newsletters and the 12 small grant awards documented at http://www.gsdi.org/sic1 20. Has your organization previously applied for ECOSOC consultative status? If yes, please indicate year of previous application No.

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21. a) Does your organization already hold accreditation with any organs, funds, programmes or specialized agencies of the United Nations? If so, please specify No. 21. b) Was your organization's accreditation with any organs, funds, programmes or specialized agencies of the United Nations ever withdrawn or suspended? If so, please specify No. PART III Please summarize the income and expenditure from the last calendar or fiscal year of your organization using the following table : (Home currency: US Dollar | Rate to 1$ US: 1.0) Source of Income Income in home currency Income in USD

Membership dues

Total Membership 99 850 99 850

Income generated from contracts

Conferences 25 701 25 701


Miscellaneous & Interest 776 776


Sponsor: Developing Nations 240 240

Funding from governments

FGDC: Small Grants Program

30 000 30 000

FGDC: Newsletters 32 500 32 500

Total income 189 067 189 067

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Source of Expenditure Expenditure in home


Projects

Small Grants Program 30 000 30 000

Conference Services 36 978 36 978

Administration (If administrative expenditures exceed 30% of the total, please provide details)

Outside Services: Accounting, Business Mgr, Exec Director

51 000 51 000

Fees: Bank and Merchant 1 823 1 823

Board Meeting Expenses 42 42

Insurance 1 487 1 487

General & Administrative 1 386 1 386

Other expenditure

Total Writing 59 585 59 585

Recruitment Consulting 1 225 1 225

GIKNetwork & Internet Consulting

16 825 16 825

Travel 1 977 1 977

Total expenditure 202 328 202 328 Summary of Application for Consultative Status

Name: Global Spatial Data Infrastructure (Officially registered or established name)


Global Spatial Data Infrastructure c/o Alan Stevens, Registered Agent 11410 Fieldstone Lane, Reston, VA 20191-3919 United States of America (P.O. boxes are not accepted as headquarters address)

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28 October 2002

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Summarize the aims and purposes of your organization. The goals of the GSDI Association as drawn from its bylaws are to: - support the establishment and expansion of local, national, and regional (multi-nation) spatial data infrastructures that are globally compatible; - provide an organization to foster international communication and collaborative efforts for advancing spatial data infrastructure innovations; - support interdisciplinary research and education activities that advance spatial data infrastructure concepts, theories and methods; - enable better public policy and scientific decision-making through spatial data infrastructure advancements; - promote the ethical use of and access to geographic information; - foster spatial data infrastructure developments in support of important worldwide needs. How do you intend to contribute to the work of ECOSOC and/or its subsidiary bodies? - United Nations GGIM: The president of the GSDI Association has actively participated in all major activities to date in establishing the newly emerging United Nations Initiative on Global Geospatial Information Management (http://ggim.un.org/) and the organization is committed to continuing this involvement. - UNGIWG: The GSDI Association has a long-continued working relationship with the United Nations cross agency Geographic Information Working Group (UNGIWG - http://www.ungiwg.org/). We have official representation on the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) for UNGIWG and will continue to participate in those meetings. GSDI has frequently presented in UNGIWG forums and UNGIWG often supports the GSDI conferences (e.g. see the right column at http://www.gsdi.org/gsdi13). 3. Other United Nations Affiliations: UNECA-CODIST is the official regional organization from Africa with authority to appoint a member to the GSDI Board of Directors (see http://www.gsdi.org/board+officers) and we regularly have staff from United Nations agencies serving on or as liaisons to our standing committees. By example, a UNEP employee currently serves as a Vice-Chair of the GSDI Technical Committee.

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3. Indian Dreams Foundation PART I 2. Contact Information 2. a) Permanent headquarters address. 14/6 ,HIG Flats Hariparvat Crossing Agra-282002 India 2. b) Postal address, if different from headquarters address. 2. c) Contact phone and fax number. Tel : Fax : 2. d) Name and position of contact person. Punit Asthana 2. e) E-mail address. [email protected] 2. f) Website, if any. 3. Summarize the aims and purposes of your organization. The aims of the organization are to develop positive impact in the lives of less privileged people, especially among children and youths, enabling them to maximize their potential and change their lives. We also have a vision for "a healthy and educated society". 4. a) Explain how you carry out these aims. We work primarily in the field of education, health and women empowerment etc. We are addressing these development issues through awareness and educating children and people of the most disadvantaged communities. To achieve the aims of the organization, we are running an educational awareness program since 2008 to spread awareness among children and their parents belong to slums and backward communities towards the importance of education, we have established non- formal education centers for providing non formal education to the children who are either first time learner or school drop outs , we also have integrated with the government to enhancing quality education and minimizing dropout rates of children in the government schools .

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IDF regularly organizes workshops and programs on different development issues likes education, health & hygiene, vocational training etc. 4. b) Please give examples of recent projects and activities. 1.Education Awareness Project named “Nayi Disha – Mujhe Padna Hai ”TM Nayi Disha- Mujhe Padhna Hai TM (English Translation is “New Direction- I want to Study) is an educational awareness campaign focusing as per the lines of “ Education for All ” project . The specific objectives of the campaign are: •Spread awareness among the children and their parents to the importance of education •Establish non formal education centers for the deprived children and adolescents in rural and Urban slums •To achieve the goal of equality between boy and girl for education. •Minimizing drop outs rate and enhancing quality of education in govt. school system. •Regular motivational and counselling of the children and their parent. Our program is designed to ensure that the education net reaches children & adolescents who are unable to attend school due to poverty and unawareness. Activities of Education Program:- 1. Non Formal education Center “DREAMS Learning Center” The Dreams Learning Center targets for those children who are first time learner, school drop outs, out of school children and girls from the deprived community. We started non formal education center in an urban slums in Agra on 1st July 2008. 2. School Reforms Program This program was started in 10th May 2008 with a vision to provide quality education in the children of government schools by adopting these schools. 3. Community Mobilization IDF regular organizes community mobilization program to educate and motivating slum dwellers. Outcomes: - We have developed holistic approach towards building skills and confidence among children and marked the achievements of enrolling approx. 270 children for non formal education at our center and later enrolled them into formal schools. Approx. 1300 children benefited by our School Reforms program since 2008. The regular attendance of the children in the schools has increased by 30% to 78%. Also increase in literacy rate and reduction in the rates of drop out of the children.

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2. Girls Sponsorship Program named “Honhaar Ladki” Honhaar Ladki (A promising girl) is an education sponsorship program, started in 1st July 2011 at Agra. Through this program, IDF provides financial and motivational support to the children especially to the girls belong to the most disadvantaged communities. Main objective behind this program is to equal access to quality education for girls, particularly at secondary level. In 2011-12, IDF has sponsored 4 girls for their post primary education and enrolled them in paid schools and provided full academic, financial and motivational support to the sponsored girls for sustaining their education at secondary level. Outcome: Through this program, IDF has seen positive impact in the attitude of the parents of these girls, now they are conscious for their daughter’s education and supporting them for their education, through our efforts we have seen the reduction in the gender discriminations and awareness among the slums dwellers towards equal opportunities to asses quality education for the girls. 2. Women’s empowerment program “Nayi Pahal” (New beginning for better future) Nayi Pahal Program was started in 1st July 2011 to provide employability program for adolescent girls by training them in handicraft relevant skills. The target beneficiaries are those who belong to the underprivileged sections of the society. Outcomes: This program started by training to 3 girls and expanded to training 21 through six months program. Through this initiative, IDF also indirectly trained to approx. 200 adolescent girls through different short term programs. Through this program, we have seen positive impact in the participants for their skills and confidence to self sustain , many participants started their on earning and became financial independent and came over from poverty and deprivation. 5. a) How do you intend to contribute to the work of ECOSOC and/or its subsidiary bodies? IDF is working on issues by focusing on the social development of the society. We are addressing these different issues through different education awareness and employment skills-based programs. We are also working in the area of poverty alleviation and exploring new opportunities for employment for the beneficiaries and especially for youths. Employment and illiteracy are closely knit in the development of the society and heavily depends on the quality of individual it churns out. Millions of children remain out of school and millions of young people leave school without a level of literacy which is adequate for productive participation in their societies. Most of the children don’t complete the education

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and leave the school after primary education. This does not churns out people capable of doing jobs which leads to poor employment opportunity. We work on the issue of poverty alleviation through minimizing child labor and maximizing students’ enrolment rates in formal schools by providing them with non-formal education and motivational approaches on a regular basis. We are also keen to focus on the youths’ empowerment by providing them skills-based training. We initiate such development programs with a focus on outcomes in line with the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and relevant to the areas of ECOSOC. 5. b) Please give details on planned activities and projects. 1. Extension of Education Campaign ‘Nayi Disha-Mujhe Padna Hai’: Expected Date: 01/09/2012 Place: Urban & Rural Slums , Agra -Establishment of two Non formal education Centers in rural and urban slums by the 1st Sept 2012. Outcomes: Approx. 200 children & adolescents would be benefited through these two centers. 2. Mobile School Program: Expected Date: 15/10/2012 Place: Etmadpur Block. District Agra To initiate education and employment opportunity awareness programs in the 40 villages of Etmadpur block in Agra to reach approx. 75000 of population especially targets are children and youths , main objectives for this program is to educate and aware rural masses towards the education and employment opportunities within their available resources likes government schemes and facilities for their welfare. Networking of the community with the schools and available resources. Outcomes: Through this program we can explore opportunities for the children who are deprived with the primary education due to poverty and unawareness, we will develop good networking between the community and schools through our holistic approach. Gender equality for both boy and girl for education. Enhancing accountability in the school resources and reduction in the dropout rates of the children from school. We can also meet with the goals of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs ) and Education for All project. Through this program we are also focusing to rural youths empowerment through motivation and awareness of the government’s schemes running for their development and sustainability.

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3.Urban Slum Youth Capacity Building Project ( Employment Skills ) Expected Date:01/01/2013 Place: Urban Slums IDF’s vision is to overall upliftment of the slum dwellers by creating employment opportunities and building capabilities among the youths. The ‘Urban Slum Youth Capability Building’ Project aims to build capabilities among urban male and female youths in the slum. Goals of the Project – a) Build basic capabilities in male youth in slums around footwear / leather industry b) Build capabilities in female youth in slums around handicraft / leather industry c) Facilitate male /female entrepreneurs to open small scale industries – Slum youth can aggregate their production and market them under a single brand name d) Make them well informed on various initiatives by the govt. – eg. low income housing, small scale industry, priority lending; Demand in each can be aggregated to land loans from micro finance agencies / lending institutions All the above goals are aimed to build business capabilities in youth – this will further create opportunities for their family and the entire slum (society) Outcomes: a. Participation of the youth in the Training Program b. Number of youth gaining employment in the formal sector c. Increase in Monthly Household Income for the families in the slum and reduction in the poverty. d. Improvement of standard of living of these youth e. Participation from the youth to open a SME 6. a) Has your organization participated in any UN-conference(s)? If yes, explain in detail No.

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6. b) Has your organization contributed to any areas with substantive UN concern and participated in any activities of the United Nations? If yes, explain in detail No. 7. Would you broadly categorize your organization as a research organization, an advocacy/lobbying organization, a grass-roots project implementation organization or any other? Grass-roots project implementation organization. Indian Dreams Foundation is a non government organization works with the local community directly through intervention of grass roots project, we have direct network with our beneficiaries through regular implementation of development activities at the community level. Community mobilization, Direct dialogues and thoughts sharing with the beneficiaries are the tools to develop positive impact and understanding their basic problems. Indian Dreams Foundation raise their issues in front of local government and play the role of catalyst to sort out their problems for the overall development of the community. PART II 8. Date of registration or date of establishment 24 January 2005 9. Country (or countries) of registration/establishment and nature and title of authorities with which registered Details of Indian Dreams Foundation Country of registration: INDIA Government Body details: "Office of sub registrar of Societies ", Govt. of UP (India) 10. Registered/established as Indian Dreams Foundation is registered under Societies Registration Act 1860. Nature of the organization is a charitable Society

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11. Do you consider your organization to be National. Indian Dreams Foundation is an emerging NGO and registered by the government with scope to work in all over India. IDF has members and volunteers from all over the India that support to IDF in different areas of development activities. Presently, Indian Dreams Foundation is working only in one state but planning to initiate our programs in different part of the country. 12. Describe the structure and the decision making process of your organization, including all administrative bodies. Indian Dreams Foundation has 11 members governing board called “ Executive Council ” .IDF is an emerging organization which is accredited with Credibility Alliance( Mumbai based Organization)for practicing transparency, accountability and good governance in all its activities. IDF has active participation of all its members and staff in decisions and implementation of organization’s activities. All the decisions of IDF are mutually agreed and first proposed in the quarterly board meeting and approve only after the resolution of the members with the quorum of 2/3rd of the total strength. IDF has setup many committees for monitoring and transparency in the programs and management of the organization likes: 1.Monitoring Committee ( 2 Members) 2.Code of Conduct Committee (2 Members) 3.Investment policy Committee ( 3 Members) 4.Assets management Committee ( 3 Members) 13. a) List the names and nationalities of current members of your executive bodies and describe how they are elected/nominated. Indian Dreams Foundation has two bodies a. General Committee ( General Body) b. Executive Committee ( Governing Board) Process of Formation: - General Committee shall be formed by the all members of the society .

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- General Committee Elect the Governing Body ( Executive Committee) of the Society through the electoral process . - Executive Committee shall be formed by the 11 members of the General body. The General Body consist of a President, a vice- President, a Secretary, a Deputy Secretary, a Treasurer and other members of the governing body. Filing up of empty seat: As per the Executive committee, if there is empty seat in the emergency then place will be filling by the majority of general committee for the rest of the duration. Name Designation Nationality Election/Nomination Punit Asthana President India Through Electoral Process Khem Chand Advani Vice President India Through Electoral Process Jyoti Singh Secretary India Through Electoral Process Meena Mahour Deputy Secretary India Through Electoral Process Mahendra Singh Treasurer India Through Electoral Process Alka Sharma Member India Through Electoral Process Vijay Kanti Saxena Member India Through Electoral Process Rajendra Singh Member India Through Electoral Process Sunil Dhawan Member India Through Electoral Process Sunil Dixit Member India Through Electoral Process Dheeraj Mohan Member India Through Electoral Process 13. b) Are any government officials members of your board or executive staff? No 14. How many members does your organization have and in which countries are they located? Please list the number of members by country and continent. Total members -72 All members are from India 15. Do the membership rules of your organization allow both individuals and organizations to be members? No.

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16. Does the organization charge membership fees? Is the fee the same for all members and charged to all members? If not, please explain Categories of Membership & fees – a. FOUNDER MEMBERS - The members of the first Governing Council and of desirous persons shall be known as founder members of the society and they have to pay Rs. 5000/- one time. b. LIFE TIME MEMBERS - The life members are those person who shall contribute Rs. 10000/- as one time of subscription fees. c. GENERAL MEMBERS - Those members who are admitted by the Governing Council and have paid membership fees of Rs.250/- annually. d. HONORARY MEMBERS - Person of meritorious contribution in the field of Art, Culture, Education, Social welfare, Entrepreneurship, Literature, Sports, Science & Technology and may pay an amount towards the annual subscription according to their wishes. 17. a) Does your membership include organizations that have ECOSOC consultative status? If so, please list them No. 17. b) Is your organization a member of one or several organization(s) that are applying for or already have ECOSOC consultative status? If so, please provide name(s) No. 18. Are other organizations affiliated with your organization? If yes, please provide a list of these organizations No. 19. a) Does your organization have any relationship to a government? If yes, please describe the nature of this relationship. Yes. We are integrated with the local government's education department for enhancing quality education in the government schools under the “Education For All” project.

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Nature of Relationship: Supporting organization 19. b) In the past five years, did your organization receive money or other contributions from a government? If yes, please specify and provide the dates and amounts received, as well as an explanation of how the funds were used. Yes. Financial Year - 2010-11 Program: National Environment Awareness Campaign Date: 22nd February 2011 Amount Sanctioned: 10000 INR Agency: Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India Fund Utilization: The fund was utilized for conducting different activities related to the environment conservation among the school children, teachers and parents. The program Highlights were Painting competition, Debate, Essay writing and plantation of medicinal plants. Results: Approx. 300 beneficiaries including school children, teachers and parents were participated in environment conservation activities. ------------ Financial Year - 2011-12 Date: 27th January 2012 Amount Sanctioned: 7000 INR Agency: Ministry of Environment and Forest, Government of India Fund Utilization: The fund was utilized for conducting different activities related to the environment conservation among school Children and teachers. Highlights activities were Painting competition, Essay writing and plantation of medicinal plants. Results: Approx. 200 beneficiaries including school children and teachers were participated in environment conservation activities. 20. Has your organization previously applied for ECOSOC consultative status? If yes, please indicate year of previous application No.

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21. a) Does your organization already hold accreditation with any organs, funds, programmes or specialized agencies of the United Nations? If so, please specify Yes. Indian Dreams Foundation is Registered with the UNV Online Volunteering service www.onlinevolunteering.org 21. b) Was your organization's accreditation with any organs, funds, programmes or specialized agencies of the United Nations ever withdrawn or suspended? If so, please specify Yes Indian Dreams Foundation is Registered with the UNV Online Volunteering service www.onlinevolunteering.org PART III Please summarize the income and expenditure from the last calendar or fiscal year of your organization using the following table : (Home currency: Indian Rupee | Rate to 1$ US: 55.42) Source of Income Income in home currency Income in USD

Funding from international organizations

Donation from Foreign 20 194 364

Software donation in Kind 15 912 287

Membership dues

General Membership 9 000 162

Funding from private sector

Indian Firms 75 000 1 353


Indian Individuals 588 700 10 623

Funding from other NGOs

Jindal Foundation 20 000 361

GIve India Foundation 217 639 3 927


Government Of India 7 000 126

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Source of Expenditure Expenditure in home



General & Administration 340 861 6 151


Name: Indian Dreams Foundation (Officially registered or established name)


14/6 ,HIG Flats Hariparvat Crossing Agra-282002 India (P.O. boxes are not accepted as headquarters address)



24 January 2005

Membership

National organization

with 72 individual members and 0 organizations members

Summarize the aims and purposes of your organization. The aims of the organization are to develop positive impact in the lives of less privileged people, especially among children and youths, enabling them to maximize their potential and change their lives. We also have a vision for "a healthy and educated society". How do you intend to contribute to the work of ECOSOC and/or its subsidiary bodies? IDF is working on issues by focusing on the social development of the society. We are addressing these different issues through different education awareness and employment skills-based programs. We are also working in the area of poverty alleviation and exploring new opportunities for employment for the beneficiaries and especially for youths. Employment and illiteracy are closely knit in the development of the society and heavily depends on the quality of individual it churns out. Millions of children remain out of

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school and millions of young people leave school without a level of literacy which is adequate for productive participation in their societies. Most of the children don’t complete the education and leave the school after primary education. This does not churns out people capable of doing jobs which leads to poor employment opportunity. We work on the issue of poverty alleviation through minimizing child labor and maximizing students’ enrolment rates in formal schools by providing them with non-formal education and motivational approaches on a regular basis. We are also keen to focus on the youths’ empowerment by providing them skills-based training. We initiate such development programs with a focus on outcomes in line with the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and relevant to the areas of ECOSOC.

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4. Indo-Global Social Service Society PART I 2. Contact Information 2. a) Permanent headquarters address. 28, Institutional Area, Lodhi Road New Delhi-110003 India 2. b) Postal address, if different from headquarters address. 2. c) Contact phone and fax number. Tel : 91-011-4570500 Fax :91-011-24626259 2. d) Name and position of contact person. Dr. Joseph Sebastian 2. e) E-mail address. [email protected] 2. f) Website, if any. igsss.org 3. Summarize the aims and purposes of your organization. - Gender equity is an integral part of IGSSS and women are at the forefront of governance, access, and control over resources. - Support is provided to movements, capacity building programmes and initiatives which are at the grassroots and relevant to the vision of IGSSS. - Youth are encouraged to positively engage in people-friendly governance mechanisms, which enable them to integrate justice, peace and development. - City Makers will be able to be at the vanguard of all interventions. - Excluded communities avail support and services entitled to them, build their own assets and achieve livelihood resilience. - Vulnerable communities enhance their capacity and protect their lives, livelihood, and assets against the impact of hazards. - Newer challenges to the development sector are met with proactively, positively engaging through networks, coalitions and alliances or like-minded groups. 4. a) Explain how you carry out these aims. IGSSS is a national level development organization based in India. Thematic areas of

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IGSSS are - sustainable livelihood, disaster risk reduction, youth development, Urban Poverty and developing cadres of leadership in community. Gender is the cross cutting strategy in development programmes. IGSSS implements development programmes in alliance with other grass-root community organizations. IGSSS work for the empowerment and realization of rights. 4. b) Please give examples of recent projects and activities. Till 2009, IGSSS worked in all the states of India. Development programmes of IGSSS were centered around the thematic areas – Sustainable Livelihood, Disaster Rick Reduction, Child Rights, Governance, Health and Human Rights. The operational strategies were reviwed 2009 and IGSSS adopted a rights based approach as a development strategy. Now we have five thematic areas - Sustainable Livelihood, Urban Poverty, Disaster Risk Reduction, Youth Development and Developing Cadres as Community Level. Gender is the mainstreamed in all our intervention. At present we are working in 17 states of India. IGSSS is implementing a livelihood programme in 13 states involving 45 NGO partners and 6 networks. The programme aims at facilitating the community on accessing social security schemes and proper implementation of those. Urban poverty programmes is implemented in Delhi, Bangalore, Patna, Kanpur and Lucknow. In future this programme will be extended to 6 more new cities. Under this programme IGSSS is working for the rights of the CityMakers (homeless citizens). In the past we have successfully intervened in Tusamni Rehabilitation, J&K earthquake, Bihar and Orissa flood. At present our DRR intervention is focused in Sikim and Northeast India. We are working on the rehabilitation of the families affected by Sikim earthquake. IGSSS has know-how on water and sanitation and we are working on the safe drinking water including removal of arsenic at the household level. IGSSS has worked for the rights focusing on the access to education and reduction of child labour among the indigenous children in South Rajsthan. IGSSS is implementing community development programme in Jammu & Kashmir on rights based mode centering on grass-root governance and youth. Our gender programme in Jhabua in Madhya Pradesh focuses on the land and literacy rights of indigenous women. The programme is implemented for more than two years. Our SMILE programme is one of the oldest intervention which work on the livelihood and capacity development of youth. IGSSS is also working for the peaceful repatriation of the internally displaced Bru people. The project is implemented in Tripua and Mizoram. The core programmes are supported with subsidiary projects such as scholarship support for the poor youths and medical aid – adult and children – for critical and life threatening diseases. IGSSS also conducts consultancy assignment for major donors evaluating the projects, pre-funding assessment and giving strategic feedback on their programmes and NGO partners. Besides these, IGSSS plans to work on the low cost houses for the poor families. Affordable houses for the poor is one the future intervention of IGSSS.

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5. a) How do you intend to contribute to the work of ECOSOC and/or its subsidiary bodies? IGSSS, having a vast experience in development issues, will be able to play various roles in ECOSOC and its subsidiary bodies. From facilitating discussions to consultation on development issues, we can also offer services to research, study and assist in policy development and human resources. 5. b) Please give details on planned activities and projects. Consultative meeting and workshop on development issues, Volunteer exchange, exchanging of information, data. Capacity development of NGOs and like minded individuals 6. a) Has your organization participated in any UN-conference(s)? If yes, explain in detail NA 6. b) Has your organization contributed to any areas with substantive UN concern and participated in any activities of the United Nations? If yes, explain in detail Development programmes of IGSSS centres around the millennium development goals. But IGSSS has not participated directly in any activities funded or supported by UN. 7. Would you broadly categorize your organization as a research organization, an advocacy/lobbying organization, a grass-roots project implementation organization or any other? Grass-roots project implementation organization. IGSSS is an implementing organization. But our implementation role encompass research also. Advocacy, networking and alliance building are core strategies of IGSSS.

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PART II 8. Date of registration or date of establishment 09 May 1961 9. Country (or countries) of registration/establishment and nature and title of authorities with which registered Country: India. Organization is registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, Government of India. 10. Registered/established as Society 11. Do you consider your organization to be National. IGSSS works in all the states of India. Our interventions spread across the country. 12. Describe the structure and the decision making process of your organization, including all administrative bodies. IGSSS has a 8-memebr Governing Board headed by President. The members are selected from General Body. Governing Board take the decision related to the policies of the organization. The executives are represented by the Executive Director. There are five programme units and one operation unit. Different executive positions has decisions making power which is guided by the HR and Financial procedures of the organization ratified by the Governing Board. 13. a) List the names and nationalities of current members of your executive bodies and describe how they are elected/nominated. The members are elected by the General Body Members. All representatives are Indian citizens. 1. K P Fabian . 2. Ms Patricia Mukhim 3. M r Shyamal Ghosh 4.Fr Varghese Mattamana 5. Most Rev Gerald Almedia 6. Ms Bernadette Pimenta 7. Dr N J Kurian 8. Ms Surekha Sule

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The Executive Members are selected from the General Body which has 18 members. General Body members are selected through reference and invitations. The tenure of members are for three years with a provision for nominated for additional two more terms. 13. b) Are any government officials members of your board or executive staff? No serving government officials are member of the board. 14. How many members does your organization have and in which countries are they located? Please list the number of members by country and continent. Organization is only present in India. 15. Do the membership rules of your organization allow both individuals and organizations to be members? Organization allows individuals as member of the board 16. Does the organization charge membership fees? Is the fee the same for all members and charged to all members? If not, please explain Organization does not charge membership fee. 17. a) Does your membership include organizations that have ECOSOC consultative status? If so, please list them No 17. b) Is your organization a member of one or several organization(s) that are applying for or already have ECOSOC consultative status? If so, please provide name(s) No 18. Are other organizations affiliated with your organization? If yes, please provide a list of these organizations No 19. a) Does your organization have any relationship to a government? If yes, please describe the nature of this relationship. IGSSS works closely with state authorities. The relationship is basically implement government programmes and collaborative. 19. b) In the past five years, did your organization receive money or other

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contributions from a government? If yes, please specify and provide the dates and amounts received, as well as an explanation of how the funds were used. We received Rs 2526020 from government of India in the year 2010-11. The funds were used for the development of homeless people in Delhi. The amounts were used for running shelters, training, medical assistance etc. 20. Has your organization previously applied for ECOSOC consultative status? If yes, please indicate year of previous application No 21. a) Does your organization already hold accreditation with any organs, funds, programmes or specialized agencies of the United Nations? If so, please specify No 21. b) Was your organization's accreditation with any organs, funds, programmes or specialized agencies of the United Nations ever withdrawn or suspended? If so, please specify No

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PART III Please summarize the income and expenditure from the last calendar or fiscal year of your organization using the following table : (Home currency: Indian Rupee | Rate to 1$ US: 50.0) Source of Income Income in home currency Income in USD


SKN 798 525 15 971

DAN Church Aid 2 910 870 58 217

EU 3 884 831 77 697

Caritas India 500 000 10 000

Zentralstelle 136 962 900 2 739 258

Save the Children 8 126 320 162 526

WHH 7 140 321 142 806

Misereor 3 271 960 65 439

KFO 1 375 835 27 517

Oxfam India 783 750 15 675


Suzlon (DILSE) 2 014 785 40 296


Homeless Project 275 000 5 500

Goverment of India 319 020 6 380

HCRC Funds 1 932 000 38 640

Total income 170 296 117 3 405 922

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Source of Expenditure Expenditure in home currency

Expenditure in home currency

Projects

EU 1 534 178 30 684

Save the Children 5 961 052 119 221

DCA 1 965 899 39 318

Homeless Eden 132 169 2 643

Misereor 118 317 339 2 366 347

Suzlon Dilse 1 397 530 27 951

KFO 1 191 524 23 830

SKN 122 834 2 457

Homeless Government 3 075 697 61 514

WHH 5 925 274 118 505


Travel 520 184 10 404

HRD Costs 2 190 44

Adnimistrative overheads 2 029 147 40 583

Personnel 3 446 791 68 936

Other expenditure

Child rights project 434 259 8 685

Emergency relief 418 418 8 368

Caritas India 500 000 10 000

Oxfam project 959 137 19 183

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Name: Indo-Global Social Service Society (Officially registered or established name)


28, Institutional Area, Lodhi Road New Delhi-110003 India (P.O. boxes are not accepted as headquarters address)



08 May 1961

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Summarize the aims and purposes of your organization. - Gender equity is an integral part of IGSSS and women are at the forefront of governance, access, and control over resources. - Support is provided to movements, capacity building programmes and initiatives which are at the grassroots and relevant to the vision of IGSSS. - Youth are encouraged to positively engage in people-friendly governance mechanisms, which enable them to integrate justice, peace and development. - City Makers will be able to be at the vanguard of all interventions. - Excluded communities avail support and services entitled to them, build their own assets and achieve livelihood resilience. - Vulnerable communities enhance their capacity and protect their lives, livelihood, and assets against the impact of hazards. - Newer challenges to the development sector are met with proactively, positively engaging through networks, coalitions and alliances or like-minded groups. How do you intend to contribute to the work of ECOSOC and/or its subsidiary bodies? IGSSS, having a vast experience in development issues, will be able to play various roles in ECOSOC and its subsidiary bodies. From facilitating discussions to consultation on development issues, we can also offer services to research, study and assist in policy development and human resources.

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5. Network for Women's Rights in Ghana PART I 2. Contact Information 2. a) Permanent headquarters address. 9th Ollenu Street, East Legon, Greater Accra, Ghana Ghana 2. b) Postal address, if different from headquarters address. P.O. Box AN 19452 Accra-North Ghana 2. c) Contact phone and fax number. Tel : +233 302 511 189, 500 419, 503669 Fax :+233 302 511 188 2. d) Name and position of contact person. Akua Britwum -- Convenor Patricia Blankson Akakpo 2. e) E-mail address. [email protected] 2. f) Website, if any. www.netrightghana.org 3. Summarize the aims and purposes of your organization. NETRIGHT aims to promote women’s rights in Ghana by working to bring a gender perspective in national policy processes and content in ways that strengthen the policy environment for achieving a gender equal society. The specific objectives are to: - Build a strong coalition of groups and individuals committed to women’s rights in Ghana that will provide a base for more effective lobbying, advocating and campaigning on gender and women’s rights; - Strengthen and support NGO presence and participation in gender equality and women’s rights in Ghana; - Provide a forum for sharing ideas and information on development and approaches to gender equality work and to reduce duplication and fragmentation of efforts on similar concerns;

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- Inject a human rights discourse into women’s equality work in Ghana; - Work effectively with and support the work of the national machinery on women’s issues. 4. a) Explain how you carry out these aims. NETRIGHT pursues its aims through campaigning for changes to achieve women’s equal rights and drawing attention to violations of women’s rights. NETRIGHT also creates space for debate, discussion and clearer articulation of different positions within the Ghana women’s movement on women’s rights issues, as well as other national issues. To ensure inclusiveness, NETRIGHT provides a national advocacy platform for civil society organisations around national and international processes and educates the public about gender equality and women’s rights issues. In summary, we out our aims through information sharing, public education, outreach, capacity building, research, publications, advocacy and networking. 4. b) Please give examples of recent projects and activities. Gender, Oil and Gas Project (August 2008 - December 2010):NETRIGHT collaborated with five of its organisational members to implement aproject on 'engendering policies in Ghana's emerging oil and gas industry'. The first phase of the project was a research activity while the second phase focused on advocacy issues. Proposals on how to engender policies and processes of the exploration and production have been submitted to the Parliamentary Select Committee on Gender and Children’s Affairs. National Feminist Forum: A national feminist forum under the theme ‘Exploring the Multiple forms of Feminism and its Implications for constructing a Ghanaian Feminist Identity’ was held at the Mensvic Grand Hotel, East Legon-Accra on August 9-11, 2011. The aim of the forum was to create space for the women’s movement in Ghana to discuss the constraints in setting a national feminist agenda and the underlying power play in framing our identities as feminists in Ghana. The forum was particularly interested in identity politics and the ensuing politics of identity that it generates. The forum was attended by women’s rights and gender equality activists from NGOs, academia, labour movements, persons with disability, young women leaders and regional representatives. Constitutional Review Process: NETRIGHT engaged the review process by setting up a working group to study the 1992 Ghana Constitution, outline the gender gaps and make proposals for engendering it. The working group also collated and incorporated views from members, women groups, other CSOs and women in general. Two workshops (August 9 and September 17, 2010) for the southern and northern sectors of the country respectively were held to discuss and validate the recommendations of the working group. The consolidated proposals were submitted at the Constitutional Review Commission’s Hearing on Gender. The proposals covered sub-themes on Citizenship, Gender Equality and Discrimination; Women’s Rights, Family Life and Marriage and Children’s Rights; and Directive Principles, Decentralization and Chieftaincy.

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An advocacy forum organised in March, 2011 served as a platform for engaging the media and educating the public on constitutional provisions on gender equality and women’s rights, elicit their reactions to issues raised and solicit their involvement as watchdogs to ensure that the Ghanaian constitution that emerges out of the review exercise is the most gender sensitive, consistent with the image of the country as a regional torchbearer. NETRIGHT since its inception has coordinated the Ghana NGO report to Beijing+5, Beijing+10 and Beijing+15 Review and the engagement of women’s groups in the review processes at the national, regional and global levels, it is also the lead women's rights network for the DCF and FfD processes in Ghana. NETRIGHT is a core member of the Women's Working Group on FfD. Social Watch Ghana: NETRIGHT is the Convenor of Social Watch Ghana. In 2011, NETRIGHT organised an African Regional Capacity Building workshop in Accra. The workshop equipped participants with the requisite skills and tools to actively monitor their governments’ implementation of social policies. In addition, participants were introduced to mechanisms for supporting the democratic governance of Social Watch coalitions in their respective countries. 5. a) How do you intend to contribute to the work of ECOSOC and/or its subsidiary bodies? NETRIGHT intends to contribute to the work of ECOSOC and its subsidiaries through its gender and economic justice work. At the national level, NETRIGHT will continue to provide leadership and analysis to advocacy on issues such as the weaknesses of the gender analysis and policies in national development strategies, women’s land rights within the context of the Land Administration Project and women’s participation in policy and political decision making. Secondly, we will continue to engage the CSW and Beijing processes through the production of the Ghana’s NGO report to Beijing Review processes and the coordination of women’s groups in the Beijing review and CSW processes. Furthermore, as the lead women’s rights network for the Aid Effectiveness and Financing for Development (FfD) processes in Ghana, we will provide the platform to promote gender equality, human rights and sustainable development, and advocate and collaborate with other women's rights networks and CSOs at the regional and global level to ensure that women's rights and gender equality remain on the global agenda and becomes a priority for governments to ensure development effectiveness. 5. b) Please give details on planned activities and projects. End of year Review of the Status of Women (December, 2012) - provides a platform for the assessment of issues of concern to women during the review year and recognition of

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individuals and organisations that have made outstanding contributions to the promotion of women’s rights and gender equality during the year. Gender and Economic Justice Capacity Building Programme (2012 - 2014) – build the capacity of women’s rights organisations to effectively engage in and influence socio-economic policy debates from a gender perspective. Protecting women’s interest in the oil and gas industry through movement building (2012-2014) - aims to effect change in Ghana’s oil and gas industry by ensuring the equitable distribution of oil and gas resources to the benefit of women and men. 6. a) Has your organization participated in any UN-conference(s)? If yes, explain in detail NETRIGHT is actively engaged in UN processes at the national, regional and global levels. NETRIGHT has participated in UN conferences such as the CSW sessions, High Level Forum on the Global Financial Crises, the Development Cooperation Forum and Financing for Development (FfD). 49th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women/ Beijing +10 Review, February 28-March 11, 2005, New York. 50th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, February - March, 2006, New York. 51st Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women on the theme 'financing for gender equality and the empowerment of women', February 25 - March 7, 2008, New York. 52nd Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women on the theme 'The equal sharing of responsibilities between women and men, including care giving in the context of HIV/AIDS', February 23 - March 12, 2009, New York. 53rd Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women on the theme 'The equal sharing of responsibilities between women and men, including care giving in the context of HIV/AIDS', February 23 - March 12, 2009, New York. 54th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women and Beijing+15 Review March 1- 12, 2010, New York.

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55th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women in New York, USA from February 21- March 4, 2011. CSW 55 was under the theme ‘Access and participation of women and girls to education, training, science and technology, including for the promotion of women’s equal access to full employment and decent work’. 56th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women on the theme 'the empowerment of rural women and their role in poverty and hunger eradication, development and current challenges’, February 29 - March 7, 2012, New York. NETRIGHT participated y attending CSW sessions, participation and presentations at side events and organisation of side events. WE also contributes to reports through the African caucus. The organisation gains access to CSW sessions through registering with a member organisation that has ECOSOC status. DCF Meetings Development Cooperation Forum (DCF) Stakeholders Forum on ‘the role of national and local stakeholders in contributing to aid quality and effectiveness’ FAO Headquarters, Rome, Italy from June 12 -13, 2008. NETRIGHT's representative presented a paper on 'Gender and Reality of Aid' at the CSOs session. First Development Cooperation Forum (DCF) High Level Symposium (HLS) on “Mutual Accountability and Aid Transparency” at Vienna, Austria on November 12-13, 2009. NETRIGHT represented the Women's Working Group on FfD, the NETRIGHT representative was the 1st respondent to a panel on ‘strengthening international aid transparency and information-sharing’. Financing for Development International Conference on the Review of Financing for Development Process, Ramada Plaza Hotel, Doha-Qatar, 27-28 November 2008 - registered with the FFD process. Women's Consultation on the World Financial and Economic Crisis and its Impact on Development from 24-25 April 2009 in New York City. UN ECOSOC-BWIs-WTO meeting on 27 April 2009, NY. UN Conference on the World Financial and Economic Crises and its Impact on Development, June 24 -26, 2009 UN Headquarters , New York.

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6. b) Has your organization contributed to any areas with substantive UN concern and participated in any activities of the United Nations? If yes, explain in detail NETRIGHT through the Women's Working Group on FfD contributed to the preparatory meetings prior to the DCF in 2008 and 2010 and also to the UN Global Financial Crisis meeting. We have also contributed to CSW through the African Caucus. 7. Would you broadly categorize your organization as a research organization, an advocacy/lobbying organization, a grass-roots project implementation organization or any other? Advocacy/lobbying organization. NETRIGHT is a women's rights and economic justice advocacy network. PART II 8. Date of registration or date of establishment 29 October 2007 9. Country (or countries) of registration/establishment and nature and title of authorities with which registered Ghana - Registrar of Companies is responsible for registering companies and NGOs in Ghana. 10. Registered/established as Non-governmental organization 11. Do you consider your organization to be National. NETRIGHT's membership cuts across the length and breadth of the country. NETRIGHT through its focal points works in all the 10 regions of Ghana. In addition, NETRIGHT organises meetings, workshops, seminars, fora including special events which brings together participants from all the 10 regions of Ghana. 12. Describe the structure and the decision making process of your organization, including all administrative bodies. The highest decision making body is the Annual General Meeting (AGM) where members review NETRIGHT’s activities for the year, agree on priorities for the following year. The

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Steering Committee (SC) is the next highest body after the AGM and is made up of nine (9) members who serve either in their individual capacity or as representatives of their organisations. The SC is responsible for implementing the decisions of the AGM. The SC is headed by the Convenor and the Deputy Convenor. The tenure of the Convenorship is limited to two three-year terms. The Secretariat which works under the supervision of the Convenor is run by a team of full-time staff who implement the work programme of NETRIGHT including the daily running of the Network. NETRIGHT has 9 regional focal points/persons who implement the activities and programmes of the Network in their respective regions. The focal points work closely with the Secretariat to implement such activities and programmes. NETRIGHT is hosted by a member organisation that provides office space, administrative and logistic support to NETRIGHT. 13. a) List the names and nationalities of current members of your executive bodies and describe how they are elected/nominated. Members of the executive body are all Ghanains. 1. Dr. Akua Britwum - Institute for Development Studies, University of Cape Coast 2. Dr. Rose Mensah-Kutin - ABANTU for Development 3. Ms. Adwoa Sakyi - IUF 4. Prof. Dzodzi Tsikata - NETRIGHT 5. Mrs. Dorcas Coker-Appiah - Gender Studies and Human Rights Documentation Centre 6. Dr. Akosua Darkwah - Centre for Gender Studies and Advocacy (CEGENSA) 7. Ms. Pauline Vande-Pallen - Third World Network Africa (TWN Africa) 8. Ms. Teresa Nadia Abugah - Ghana Trades Union Congress (TUC) a. The term of office for Steering Committee (SC) members is three (3) years with a maximum of two terms. The second term is subject to peer assessment by SC members. b. As much as possible there should be three (3) new members and six (6) old members on the SC at every point in time. c. Every three (3) years, 3 SC members shall voluntarily step down to give way to others. d. Should any organisational member of the SC have to leave the Steering Committee before the expiration of their time, their organisation may nominate a replacement. Such a replacement will be vetted by the SC to ensure that they fulfill the criteria for Steering Committee membership. If the SC is not satisfied, the position will remain vacant until elections during the Annual General Meeting. e. The SC shall call for nominations anytime a vacancy is created on the Steering Committee by a resignation, dismissal or any other circumstance. The Steering Committee will declare the vacancy, call for nominations, and hold elections during the next Annual General Meeting (AGM) to fill the vacancy.

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f. The call for nominations should be at least two (2) months before elections at the AGM. g. Members who wish to step down shall give at least three months (3) months notice to enable the nominations to be called in time. h. Nominations will be open to full organisational and individual members. The nominations will be vetted by the SC after which eligible candidates will be declared. i. On voting day, nominees are given the opportunity to speak and tell members what they are bringing to the SC; voting is by secret ballot; and if there are more candidates than vacancies, the candidates with the highest number of votes will be elected. 13. b) Are any government officials members of your board or executive staff? No 14. How many members does your organization have and in which countries are they located? Please list the number of members by country and continent. 134 individual members - Ghana 15. Do the membership rules of your organization allow both individuals and organizations to be members? Yes 1. ABANTU for Development 2. Third World Network Africa 3. Advocates for Gender Equity (AGE) 4. The Ark Foundation 5. Centre for Gender Studies and Advocacy 6. General Agriculture Workers' Union of Ghana Trades Union Congress (GAWU of GTUC) 7. Gender Studies and Human Rights Documentation Centre 8. Integrated Social Development Centre (ISODEC) 9. Mbaasem Foundation 10. Multi-disciplinary African Women’s Health Network (MAWHN) 11. Ghana Trades Union Congress 12. Women in Law and Development in Africa (WILDAF) Ghana 13. Women in Broadcasting (WIB) 14. LAWA (Ghana) Alumnae Incorporated (LAWA Ghana) 15. Centre for the Development of People (CEDEP) 16. African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA) 17. International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Ghana 18. Centre for Sustainable Development Initiative (CENSUDI) 19. Fataale Rural Foundation 20. Foundation for Female Photojournalists 21. Tenongtaaba Development Organisation

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22. Ecumenical Association for Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development (ECASARD) 23. Foundation for Grassroots Initiatives in Africa (GrassRoots Africa) 24. PASOAF Foundation 25. Women, Media and Change (WOMEC) 26. Widows and Orphans Ministry 27. Women’s Manifesto Coalition 28. Domestic Violence Coalition 29. Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) Ladies 30. Network of Women in Growth (NEWIG) 31. Federation of Muslim Women’s Association in Ghana (FOMWAG) 32. AN-NISAA Foundation 33. Association of African Women in Development (AAWID) 34. Women Initiative for Self Empowerment (WISE) 35. Christian Mothers’ Association 36. Advocates and Trainers for Women’s Welfare Advancement and Rights (ATWWAR) 37. International Needs 38. Pronet North 39. 6th March Women’s Foundation 40. Women’s Action Solidarity Aid (WASA) 41. Fracel Helping Hand Foundation 42. Health Services Workers’ Union Women’s Committee 43. Windows of Hope Foundation 44. Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL) 45. Centre for Rural Women Empowerment and Development (CERWED) 46. Thuhdeg Development Group 47. Society for Women and AIDS in Africa (SWAA Ghana) 48. Upper West Rural Women Association 49. Rozee Foundation 50. Grassroots Sisterhood Foundation 51. Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED) 52. Bright Generation Community Foundation 53. Women and Development (WADEP) 54. Basic Needs 55. Daasgift Foundation 56. Gender Violence Survivors’ Support Network (GVSSN) 57. Centre for Women and Children’s Affairs 58. Renaissance of West Africa Women Association (WAWAR) 59. Hope for Future Foundation 60. Global Action for Women Empowerment (GLOWA) 61. PAD Associates 62. Centre for Women Empowerment (CENWOE)

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16. Does the organization charge membership fees? Is the fee the same for all members and charged to all members? If not, please explain Yes Organisations / Institutions Full members ¢100 per annum Associate members ¢ 20 per annum Community Based Organisations Full members ¢ 20 per annum Associate members ¢10 per annum Individuals Full members ¢30 per annum Associate members ¢12 per annum Low Income (Individuals) Full members ¢10 per annum Associate members ¢4 per annum Students / Unemployed Full members ¢6 per annum Associate members ¢4 per annum 17. a) Does your membership include organizations that have ECOSOC consultative status? If so, please list them Third World Network (TWN) Africa 17. b) Is your organization a member of one or several organization(s) that are applying for or already have ECOSOC consultative status? If so, please provide name(s) Third World Network (TWN) Africa 18. Are other organizations affiliated with your organization? If yes, please provide a list of these organizations No.

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19. a) Does your organization have any relationship to a government? If yes, please describe the nature of this relationship. No. 19. b) In the past five years, did your organization receive money or other contributions from a government? If yes, please specify and provide the dates and amounts received, as well as an explanation of how the funds were used. No. 20. Has your organization previously applied for ECOSOC consultative status? If yes, please indicate year of previous application No. 21. a) Does your organization already hold accreditation with any organs, funds, programmes or specialized agencies of the United Nations? If so, please specify Yes, the Financing for Development process 21. b) Was your organization's accreditation with any organs, funds, programmes or specialized agencies of the United Nations ever withdrawn or suspended? If so, please specify Yes, the Financing for Development process

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PART III Please summarize the income and expenditure from the last calendar or fiscal year of your organization using the following table: (Home currency: Ghanaian cedi | Rate to 1$ US: 1.2) Source of Income Income in home currency Income in USD


Deferred Grant form Previous Period

87 600 73 000

Grant Income 157 174 130 978


Other Income 12 776 10 647

Amortisation of Capitalised Income

1 133 944



Projects

SPF Project 101 536 84 613

Programmes and Outreach 48 024 40 020

Programme Development 10 266 8 555


General Expenses 270 225

Salary Costs 62 984 52 487

Supplies and Services 1 164 970

Office Running Costs 1 414 1 178

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Governance and Organisational Development

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Depreciation 1 133 944

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Name: Network for Women's Rights in Ghana (Officially registered or established name)


9th Ollenu Street, East Legon, Greater Accra, Ghana Ghana (P.O. boxes are not accepted as headquarters address)



28 October 2007

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Summarize the aims and purposes of your organization. NETRIGHT aims to promote women’s rights in Ghana by working to bring a gender perspective in national policy processes and content in ways that strengthen the policy environment for achieving a gender equal society. The specific objectives are to: - Build a strong coalition of groups and individuals committed to women’s rights in Ghana that will provide a base for more effective lobbying, advocating and campaigning on gender and women’s rights; - Strengthen and support NGO presence and participation in gender equality and women’s rights in Ghana; - Provide a forum for sharing ideas and information on development and approaches to gender equality work and to reduce duplication and fragmentation of efforts on similar concerns; - Inject a human rights discourse into women’s equality work in Ghana; - Work effectively with and support the work of the national machinery on women’s issues. How do you intend to contribute to the work of ECOSOC and/or its subsidiary bodies? NETRIGHT intends to contribute to the work of ECOSOC and its subsidiaries through its gender and economic justice work. At the national level, NETRIGHT will continue to provide leadership and analysis to advocacy on issues such as the weaknesses of the gender analysis and policies in national development strategies, women’s land rights within the context of the Land Administration Project and women’s participation in policy and political decision making. Secondly, we will continue to engage the CSW and Beijing processes through the production of the Ghana’s NGO report to Beijing Review processes

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and the coordination of women’s groups in the Beijing review and CSW processes. Furthermore, as the lead women’s rights network for the Aid Effectiveness and Financing for Development (FfD) processes in Ghana, we will provide the platform to promote gender equality, human rights and sustainable development, and advocate and collaborate with other women's rights networks and CSOs at the regional and global level to ensure that women's rights and gender equality remain on the global agenda and becomes a priority for governments to ensure development effectiveness.

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6. Society for Human Rights and Prisoners Aid PART I 2. Contact Information 2. a) Permanent headquarters address. #279-A Nazimuddin Road F-10/1 Islamabad Pakistan 2. b) Postal address, if different from headquarters address. 2. c) Contact phone and fax number. Tel : +92512211621 Fax : +92512212773 2. d) Name and position of contact person. Liaqat Banori 2. e) E-mail address. [email protected] 2. f) Website, if any. www.sharp-pakistan.org 3. Summarize the aims and purposes of your organization. 1. To create awareness about the basic fundamental human rights guided by the United Nations Resolutions for upholding human rights and bring awareness to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of 1948. 2. To eradicate injustice from the society and provide measures of justice through legal advice and counsels. To work for legal empowerment of general masses and particularly the impoverished segments of society like women, children, refugees, prisoners and labors/workers and general public affected by natural disasters, i.e. earthquake, floods and accidents, etc. 3. Lobbying with government and other stakeholders to make child rights a priority issue and develop legal and institutional mechanism. So that all children will learn, grow and develop to realize their full potential. To provide moral support to the plight of juvenile prisoners detained at various jails throughout the country. 4. To create awareness among the educated, intellectuals, academia, judiciary, administration and law enforcement about the international legal instruments governing human rights, rights of refugees and internally displaced persons. To organize training workshops on "Streamlining Civil Society Participation to Promote Works Rights" and

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insurance their security. 5. To establish a proper network of technically trained Human Rights Lawyers as "Attorneys of Human Rights" who can support the disadvantaged groups through legal assistance. To work for law reforms where any law is found to be unfair or discriminatory. To augment advocacy campaign for legislation, rule of law and access to justice in the areas where there is lack of laws to deal with the issues relating to human rights. 6. To cooperate with international organizations work on the reduction and ultimately elimination of evil practice of human trafficking. To routinely visit jails throughout Pakistan and asses the facilities provided to the prisoners and provide them free legal aid. To provide "free legal aid" services to the refugees and "asylum seekers" in different courts in Pakistan. 7. To provide free legal aid to the deserving prisoners and services to the refugees and asylum seekers in Pakistan. 8. To suggest preventive measures, safety purposes and policy recommendation against HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis through awareness by print and mass media campaign. 9. To organize teams of volunteers in order to deal with any unforeseen catastrophe and develop a mechanism to provide relief and rehabilitation services to the communities. To empower community at grassroots level through participatory approach and open discussions. 10. In accordance with the "Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)" of 1996, to create empowerment awareness among the women through seminars, workshops, symposium, print and mass media. In light of international conventions and protocols, create awareness about gender discrimination and sexual harassment among the general public. 4. a) Explain how you carry out these aims. Society for Human Rights and Prisoners Aid (SHARP), is a Non-Profitable, Non-Political and Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) registered with the Voluntary Social Welfare Agencies, Islamabad Capital Territory under Registration and Control Ordinance 1961 (XLVI of 1961). It got Registration No. VSWA/ICT/300 on 11th March 1999. Its Headquarters is based at Islamabad while it has branches in Lahore, Mianwali, Karachi, Layyah, DH Khan, Muzafargarh, Rajanput, Thatha and Jacobabad. SHARP owes its existence to the concerted efforts by a group of dedicated Lawyers having strong conviction in Human Rights standards set forth in the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights. These Lawyers laid down the foundation of SHARP in 1998 under the dynamic leadership of Syed Liaqat Banori - a renowned Advocate and acclaimed Human Rights activist. It is a team of committed Lawyers and dedicated social workers, working for the help of downtrodden classes of our society. It is actively engaged in promoting awareness and advocating about Human Rights to secure the well being, freedom and dignity of the people. Under this domain, it has been rendering its services particularly to women, children, and prisoners and to the problems related to the refugees. SHARP believes that without the respect of human rights, the prosperous liberation of the mind is not possible which gives rise to the insecurity and indignity in humans thereby

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resulting in a hampered development. Therefore, without the respect of human rights we cannot move progressively towards our future and achieve our goals. SHARP believes to create the spirit of activism, identify core intervention and mutual beneficial complimentary role brings us closer to other groups working towards a friendly Pakistan, however, within this similarity; there is a unique distinction to our work, primarily attributable to our philosophy and approach. As an NGO, SHARP is working for the rights of the vulnerable segments of the society and envisages a Human Rights friendly Pakistan in the coming years. SHARP believes to solve the problems of the common man and lacunas in our procedural laws have always focused on the provisions of free legal aid to vulnerable groups of people. SHARP believes to control the human trafficking, social evils such as the migrant smuggling, trafficking of narcotics, and arms exploitive process starting with the recruitment and transpiration process. SHARP has a trained staff of: (1) Project Management, (2) Administration / Finance, (3) Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting, (4) Field Management, (5) Outreach Workers, (6) Teachers, Bi-lingual interpreters (English-Urdu-Arabic-Persian and Dari), Social Workers. The chairman of the organization is lawyer by profession himself and has 24 years of practical legal experience in the field of law. The number of lawyers working in the projects is about 12 while 4 lawyers are rendering their services in free legal aid center at Islamabad courts complex under the supervision of joint secretary of the organization. Two volunteers’ lawyers in Rawalpindi and Peshawar are providing their services. SHARP also has a good team of trainers within and outside the organization (local and International) who have been contributing in trainings and workshops. SHARP is well connected with the government, judiciary, police, media and FIA. 4. b) Please give examples of recent projects and activities. Currently SHARP is implementing three projects with UNHCR in Pakistan. Below is the summery of these ongoing projects; .1: Advice & Legal Aid Centres (ALACs) for Afghan Refugees: SHARP is an implementing partner of UNHCR since 1999. SHARP has conducted mega projects with UNHCR in the year 2001 and 2002. In the year 2001, SHARP assisted UNHCR in screening of Afghan Refugees in NWFP along with the Government of Pakistan through Commissionerate of Afghan Refugees. In the year 2002when repatriation started once again SHARP was assigned with the project and it has successfully assisted UNHCR in the biggest human repatriation in less than one year. In the year 2002, when the repatriation of Afghan Refugees was about to start, it was felt that some centres are required where returnees could get information about their country of origin before moving back to Afghanistan. The other core objective was to help returnees in their Legal and Protection issues. To serve the purpose, SHARP was assigned to establish Advice and Legal Aid Centres in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Mianwali and Karachi. All these centres are actively rendering services and so far thousands of refugees have benefited from these centres by seeking advice and legal aid. These centres are also playing a vital role of

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bridging the communication gap between refugees and concerned authorities, thus making them aware about the international legislative framework regarding refugees’ rights. The basic strategic plan of SHARP’s ALAC centres includes early intervention, outreach activities and the provision of legal aid through court representation. The activities carried out in this connection include visits, coordination meetings, legal camps, seminars and workshops. 2: Refugee Status Determination: ) In Pakistan, Refugees and Asylum Seekers (Afghans and non-Afghans) have no access to any form of free legal assistance on their status and durable solution. SHARP, as an implementing partner of UNHCR has contributed in extending legal protection to Afghan refugees and non-Afghan asylum seekers by registering their claims for Refugee Status Determination (RSD) in accordance with procedural standards of registration under the UNHCR mandate. Since 1999, UNHCR Branch Office has assigned SHARP with responsibility to register Afghan and non-Afghan refugees / asylum seekers within Pakistan. SHARP has performed the responsibility with dedication and commitment and is currently implementing the project with a competent team of lawyers and interpreters who are well versed with the subject of Refugee Protection and Human Rights. 3: protection monitoring services to the flood affected populations of Sindh: SHARP is also implementing a project on the provision of protection monitoring services to the flood affected populations of Sindh that were displaced due to the heavy floods of the year 2010 and 2011. SHARP, for that matter, has established 4 offices in Punjab and 2 offices in Sindh. Since 2011 floods hit only the Sindh province therefore Punjab offices are closed now is now working in Sindh province with the help of 2 offices and four mobile teams. It was found out in the beginning that most of the IDPs have no access to and/or information on access to services provided in their districts and hence they are going round in circles in search of the services they require. Therefore, there was felt the need to introduce a project through which the IDPs would gain access to three important components that they were said to be in most need of i.e. information sharing on services available in the districts, psycho-social counselling to those in need particularly the vulnerable and also protection monitoring in a way that the cases could be identified and referred to the concerned for action thereby bridging the gap that existed there. 5. a) How do you intend to contribute to the work of ECOSOC and/or its subsidiary bodies? SHARP has been working for the promotion of human rights in Pakistan for the last 12 years. Women, children, refugees, prisoners, labors/workers, victims of human trafficking, senior citizens, persons with disabilities and minorities are our primary participants. Moreover, we have included general public affected by natural disasters, i.e. earthquake,

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floods and accidents in our targeted population. ECOSOC is a well-reputed organization and is well-known all over the world for its remarkable work in all the above mentioned fields. Therefore, SHARP intends to work with ECOSOC in order to serve and raise voices for the betterment of humanity on a bigger and better platform and also to contribute to the work of ECOSOC. 5. b) Please give details on planned activities and projects. Future Plans: Since its establishment SHARP is continuously progressing towards it mission, vision and objectives. Following are the major areas where SHARP will expand its focus. • To provide Health facilities for the vulnerable segments of the society. • To organize cross-cultural events in order to develop and strengthen people-to-people ties. • To raise awareness among the communities regarding their issues through use of advertising material and media. • To establish monitoring mechanism for the implementation of “Protection of Women against the Harassment at the Workplace Act 2010” in Rawalpindi district. • To develop and construct vocational training centres for the deprived women and children of underprivileged families. • To work on programmes which support environmental integrity, economic and social justice, and provides sustainable livelihoods for the people of Pakistan. 6. a) Has your organization participated in any UN-conference(s)? If yes, explain in detail Yes. Our respected Chairman Mr. Syed Liaqat Banori has attended the International Conference on Solution Strategy for Afghan Refugees in Geneva, Switzerland on 3rd May 2012. Our Programme Officer Ms. Saira Abbas Bukhari is a representative of SHARP for the UNHCR-IP Group and so far has attended two consultation workshops. One was held in Amman, Jordan in November 2011 and the otherone in Dubai, UAE in February 2012. 6. b) Has your organization contributed to any areas with substantive UN concern and participated in any activities of the United Nations? If yes, explain in detail SHARP has been actively engaged and is working in the field of Human rights in general and women, children and refugee rights in particular since long. We are working with UNHCR as an implementing partners since 2002 and hence have some remarkable achievements and contributions in this regard. Our chairman Mr. Syed Liaqat Banori on the

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basis of his extraordinary efforts and contributions for the promotion of human rights has been awarded as the "Defender of Human Rights in 2012" by the Government of Pakistan. 7. Would you broadly categorize your organization as a research organization, an advocacy/lobbying organization, a grass-roots project implementation organization or any other? Advocacy/lobbying organization. SHARP recognizes the current Human Rights state in Pakistan has developed a three pronged strategy to deal with the adverse social and legal situation in Pakistan, such as: (1) Providing direct legal services to the less fortunate members of the society. (2) Developing a strong chain of liaison with various organizations. (3) Arranging workshops, trainings and seminars as to spread awareness about the Human Rights to educate the masses. SHARP realizing the need of making joint and determined efforts to solve the problems of society through highlighting the role of civil societies organized various forums, orientations, workshops, meetings and other significant activities on Freedom of Information. However in order to disseminate the FOI and to create awareness among civil society, government officials from different ministries and human rights Attorney SHARP provided a podium to discuss the issues and ultimate solution. SHARP believes that in a country like Pakistan where the literacy level remains fairly very low and more than 60% of populated area is rural; merely project implementation cannot serve the true purpose of community development. Hence keeping in view the said notion, SHARP since its inception has launched a mega awareness raising campaign. In the given scenario, SHARP has been actively engaged in imparting education and raising awareness at various levels on issues of interest so that the communities could be developed by imparting a sense of understanding within them as well as making them aware on their rights. In this regard SHARP has been organising different training workshops, seminars, community meetings and street theatres etc so as to ascertain the optimum level of information dissemination needed to originate development in its true form. A community cannot be developed unless it is aspired by a sense of responsibility and a sense of belongingness. Therefore SHARP has not only involved community participation at every stage of project implementation but has also been vigorously engaged in conducting various events. In the similar notion SHARP has selected from time to time different audiences including NGOs, Police, Prison staff, Legal fraternity, Judiciary, FIA, brick kiln owners, refugees, labourers under bondage, media, CSOs and public at large as its target audience concurrent with the project at hand. The main reason for doing so is that a project should have the mechanism to train and aware its stakeholders and only then can real development be

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sought. SHARP preserves the honour to have trained Police on human rights and refugee rights, FIA on migration issues including human trafficking, prison staff on the rights of juveniles, various government departments and machinery on issues pertaining to human rights and senior citizens on their rights etc. SHARP has also organised various activities for bonded labourers working at brick kilns of Islamabad, Mianwali, Chakwal and Rawalpindi etc. different awareness raising sessions have also been organised for impart education on children rights and women rights at community level. PART II 8. Date of registration or date of establishment 11 March 1999 9. Country (or countries) of registration/establishment and nature and title of authorities with which registered Society for Human Rights and Prisoners Aid (SHARP), is a Non-Profitable, Non-Political and Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) registered with the Voluntary Social Welfare Agencies, Islamabad Capital Territory under Registration and Control Ordinance 1961 (XLVI of 1961. 10. Registered/established as Non-Profitable, Non-Political and Non-Governmental Organization (NGO. 11. Do you consider your organization to be National. Since it's working only in Pakistan with it's Headquarters based at Islamabad while it has branches in Lahore, Mianwali, Karachi, Layyah, DH Khan, Muzafargarh, Rajanput, Thatha and Jacobabad. 12. Describe the structure and the decision making process of your organization, including all administrative bodies. SHARP has a trained staff of: (1) Project Management, (2) Administration / Finance, (3) Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting, (4) Field Management, (5) Outreach Workers, (6) Teachers, Bi-lingual interpreters (English-Urdu-Arabic-Persian and Dari), Social Workers. The chairman of the organization is lawyer by profession himself and has 24 years of practical legal experience in the field of law. The number of lawyers working in the projects

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is about 12 while 4 lawyers are rendering their services in free legal aid center at Islamabad courts complex under the supervision of joint secretary of the organization. Two volunteers’ lawyers in Rawalpindi and Peshawar are providing their services. SHARP also has a good team of trainers within and outside the organization (local and International) who have been contributing in trainings and workshops. SHARP is well connected with the government, judiciary, police, media and FIA. 13. a) List the names and nationalities of current members of your executive bodies and describe how they are elected/nominated. 1: Mr. Syed Liaqat Banori Chairman(Pakistani) 2: Ms. Uzma Liaqat Vice Chairman(Pakistani) 3: Mr. Mehmood Shah Finance Secretary (Pakistani) 4: Mr. M. Arif Khan Information Secretary (Pakistani) 5: Mr. Mubbashir Ali Joint Secretary (Pakistani) 13. b) Are any government officials members of your board or executive staff? No. 14. How many members does your organization have and in which countries are they located? Please list the number of members by country and continent. Members of General Body: 16 Members of Executive Body:05 Total:21 All of them are located in Pakistan. 15. Do the membership rules of your organization allow both individuals and organizations to be members? No. 16. Does the organization charge membership fees? Is the fee the same for all members and charged to all members? If not, please explain No.

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17. a) Does your membership include organizations that have ECOSOC consultative status? If so, please list them No. 17. b) Is your organization a member of one or several organization(s) that are applying for or already have ECOSOC consultative status? If so, please provide name(s) No. 18. Are other organizations affiliated with your organization? If yes, please provide a list of these organizations No. 19. a) Does your organization have any relationship to a government? If yes, please describe the nature of this relationship. SHARP is well connected with the government, judiciary, police, media and FIA. In the year 2001, SHARP assisted UNHCR in screening of Afghan Refugees in NWFP along with the Government of Pakistan through Commissionerate of Afghan Refugees. Since than SHARP is actively working with government and it's institutions including judiciary, police, media and FIA. In the similar notion SHARP has selected from time to time different audiences including NGOs, Police, Prison staff, Legal fraternity, Judiciary, FIA, brick kiln owners, refugees, labourers under bondage, media, CSOs and public at large as its target audience. 19. b) In the past five years, did your organization receive money or other contributions from a government? If yes, please specify and provide the dates and amounts received, as well as an explanation of how the funds were used. No. 20. Has your organization previously applied for ECOSOC consultative status? If yes, please indicate year of previous application No. 21. a) Does your organization already hold accreditation with any organs, funds, programmes or specialized agencies of the United Nations? If so, please specify Yes. SHARP is working as an implementing partner of UNHCR and has been receiving funds for the implementation of projects in Pakistan.

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21. b) Was your organization's accreditation with any organs, funds, programmes or specialized agencies of the United Nations ever withdrawn or suspended? If so, please specify Yes. SHARP is working as an implementing partner of UNHCR and has been receiving funds for the implementation of projects in Pakistan. PART III Please summarize the income and expenditure from the last calendar or fiscal year of your organization using the following table: (Home currency: Pakistani rupee | Rate to 1$ US: 91.57) Source of Income Income in home currency Income in USD


SHARP is currently implementing three projects of UNHCR in Pakistan. This is the total funding that SHARP is getting under these projects. t

148 536 077 1 622 104

Total income 148 536 077 1 622 104 Source of Expenditure Expenditure in home


Projects

This includes the total cost of the project.

79 961 326 873 226


This includes salaries of the operational employees.

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Name: Society for Human Rights and Prisoners Aid (Officially registered or established name)


#279-A Nazimuddin Road F-10/1 Islamabad Pakistan (P.O. boxes are not accepted as headquarters address)



11 March 1999

Membership



Summarize the aims and purposes of your organization. 1. To create awareness about the basic fundamental human rights guided by the United Nations Resolutions for upholding human rights and bring awareness to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of 1948. 2. To eradicate injustice from the society and provide measures of justice through legal advice and counsels. To work for legal empowerment of general masses and particularly the impoverished segments of society like women, children, refugees, prisoners and labors/workers and general public affected by natural disasters, i.e. earthquake, floods and accidents, etc. 3. Lobbying with government and other stakeholders to make child rights a priority issue and develop legal and institutional mechanism. So that all children will learn, grow and develop to realize their full potential. To provide moral support to the plight of juvenile prisoners detained at various jails throughout the country. 4. To create awareness among the educated, intellectuals, academia, judiciary, administration and law enforcement about the international legal instruments governing human rights, rights of refugees and internally displaced persons. To organize training workshops on "Streamlining Civil Society Participation to Promote Works Rights" and insurance their security. 5. To establish a proper network of technically trained Human Rights Lawyers as "Attorneys of Human Rights" who can support the disadvantaged groups through legal assistance. To work for law reforms where any law is found to be unfair or discriminatory. To augment advocacy campaign for legislation, rule of law and access to justice in the areas where there is lack of laws to deal with the issues relating to human rights. 6. To cooperate with international organizations work on the reduction and ultimately elimination of evil practice of human trafficking. To routinely visit jails throughout Pakistan and asses the facilities provided to the prisoners and provide them free legal aid. To provide "free legal aid" services to the refugees and "asylum seekers" in different courts in Pakistan.

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7. To provide free legal aid to the deserving prisoners and services to the refugees and asylum seekers in Pakistan. 8. To suggest preventive measures, safety purposes and policy recommendation against HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis through awareness by print and mass media campaign. 9. To organize teams of volunteers in order to deal with any unforeseen catastrophe and develop a mechanism to provide relief and rehabilitation services to the communities. To empower community at grassroots level through participatory approach and open discussions. 10. In accordance with the "Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)" of 1996, to create empowerment awareness among the women through seminars, workshops, symposium, print and mass media. In light of international conventions and protocols, create awareness about gender discrimination and sexual harassment among the general public. How do you intend to contribute to the work of ECOSOC and/or its subsidiary bodies? SHARP has been working for the promotion of human rights in Pakistan for the last 12 years. Women, children, refugees, prisoners, labors/workers, victims of human trafficking, senior citizens, persons with disabilities and minorities are our primary participants. Moreover, we have included general public affected by natural disasters, i.e. earthquake, floods and accidents in our targeted population. ECOSOC is a well-reputed organization and is well-known all over the world for its remarkable work in all the above mentioned fields. Therefore, SHARP intends to work with ECOSOC in order to serve and raise voices for the betterment of humanity on a bigger and better platform and also to contribute to the work of ECOSOC.

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7. The Sustainable Development Institute PART I 2. Contact Information 2. a) Permanent headquarters address. 1711 Beaufort Street Laramie, WY 82072-1944 P.O. Box 423 United States of America 2. b) Postal address, if different from headquarters address. 2. c) Contact phone and fax number. Tel : +1 3077459088 Fax :+1 3077459088 2. d) Name and position of contact person. Neil Harrison -- Executive Director and Senior Research Fellow 2. e) E-mail address. [email protected] 2. f) Website, if any. http://www.sd-institute.org 3. Summarize the aims and purposes of your organization. The corporation is organized exclusively for charitable purposes within the meaning of Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of the United State of America. Those purposes include to perform research; to create, collect and disseminate knowledge on sustainable development; to train and educate individuals, groups, and corporations; and to consult with governments, public institutions, and corporations on the policies, behaviors, and personal, group, community or organizational actions necessary or beneficial for sustainable development. 4. a) Explain how you carry out these aims. SDI performs original research in collaboration with researchers and research organizations, including academic institutions, in several countries including USA, UK, Netherlands, Canada, Brazil India, and Australia. We also publish books and articles to educate a general audience in ways to enhance sustainability. 4. b) Please give examples of recent projects and activities. Research into the institutions that support private investment in technological innovation to

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mitigate climate change. Research into how to appeal to the self-interest of rich nation consumers to reduce their consumption. Research into how firms' organizational structures influence their ability to adapt to their social and natural environment. 5. a) How do you intend to contribute to the work of ECOSOC and/or its subsidiary bodies? SDI plans to contribute policy and practice papers on issues related to sustainable development as they come before ECOSOC and/or its subsidiary bodies. 5. b) Please give details on planned activities and projects. Planned activities include a sponsored Workshop in March 2012 for scholars in a range of disciplines to design a research agenda to investigate the institutions that support private investment in technological innovation to mitigate climate change and preparation and release of a new website on how to reduce personal consumption and increase personal freedom. 6. a) Has your organization participated in any UN-conference(s)? If yes, explain in detail Not yet, however our Executive Director, Neil Harrison, participated in several early meetings of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee for a Framework Convention on Climate Change and in UNFCCC Conferences of the Parties and meetings of the UN Commission on Sustainable Development. 6. b) Has your organization contributed to any areas with substantive UN concern and participated in any activities of the United Nations? If yes, explain in detail Not yet. 7. Would you broadly categorize your organization as a research organization, an advocacy/lobbying organization, a grass-roots project implementation organization or any other? Research organization. SDI is a research organization that looks to create, collect and disseminate knowledge on sustainable development; to train and educate individuals, groups, and corporations; and to consult with governments, public institutions, and corporations on the policies, behaviors, and personal, group, community or organizational actions necessary or beneficial for sustainable development.

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PART II 8. Date of registration or date of establishment 05 July 2000 9. Country (or countries) of registration/establishment and nature and title of authorities with which registered State of Wyoming, United States of America 10. Registered/established as SDI is organized exclusively for charitable purposes within the meaning of Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of the United States of America. 11. Do you consider your organization to be International. SDI is international because it has co-operated with researchers, research institutions, and academic institutions in multiple countries and continues to do so. Those countries include the UK, Canada, Australia, South Africa, and Brazil. 12. Describe the structure and the decision making process of your organization, including all administrative bodies. SDI maintains a simple structure with a small board of directors who meet regularly to oversee the strategic direction of research investments and an executive director who is authorised to manage the daily affairs of the Institute and the progress of research projects. 13. a) List the names and nationalities of current members of your executive bodies and describe how they are elected/nominated. Neil E. Harrison, USA and UK, Executive Director, appointed by the Board. Ursula Harrison, USA and UK, Secretary and member of the Board, Elected by the Board. Kirstie Griffin, USA, member of the Board, elected by the Board. 13. b) Are any government officials members of your board or executive staff? No 14. How many members does your organization have and in which countries are they

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located? Please list the number of members by country and continent. SDI is not a membership organization. 15. Do the membership rules of your organization allow both individuals and organizations to be members? Not applicable. SDI is not a membership organization. 16. Does the organization charge membership fees? Is the fee the same for all members and charged to all members? If not, please explain No. 17. a) Does your membership include organizations that have ECOSOC consultative status? If so, please list them No. 17. b) Is your organization a member of one or several organization(s) that are applying for or already have ECOSOC consultative status? If so, please provide name(s) No. 18. Are other organizations affiliated with your organization? If yes, please provide a list of these organizations No. 19. a) Does your organization have any relationship to a government? If yes, please describe the nature of this relationship. No. 19. b) In the past five years, did your organization receive money or other contributions from a government? If yes, please specify and provide the dates and amounts received, as well as an explanation of how the funds were used. SDI has performed consulting tasks for the US federal government for which it has been compensated. It has received no grants or other contributions from any government entity. 20. Has your organization previously applied for ECOSOC consultative status? If yes, please indicate year of previous application No.

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21. a) Does your organization already hold accreditation with any organs, funds, programmes or specialized agencies of the United Nations? If so, please specify United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. 21. b) Was your organization's accreditation with any organs, funds, programmes or specialized agencies of the United Nations ever withdrawn or suspended? If so, please specify United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. PART III Please summarize the income and expenditure from the last calendar or fiscal year of your organization using the following table: (Home currency: US Dollar | Rate to 1$ US: 1.0) Source of Income Income in home currency Income in USD


Contracts and other income 5 055 5 055


Donations 22 681 22 681



Projects

Research labor and expenses 22 794 22 794


Facilities, Office Supplies, and IT

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Name: The Sustainable Development Institute (Officially registered or established name)


1711 Beaufort Street Laramie, WY 82072-1944 P.O. Box 423 United States of America (P.O. boxes are not accepted as headquarters address)



04 July 2000

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Summarize the aims and purposes of your organization. The corporation is organized exclusively for charitable purposes within the meaning of Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of the United State of America. Those purposes include to perform research; to create, collect and disseminate knowledge on sustainable development; to train and educate individuals, groups, and corporations; and to consult with governments, public institutions, and corporations on the policies, behaviors, and personal, group, community or organizational actions necessary or beneficial for sustainable development. How do you intend to contribute to the work of ECOSOC and/or its subsidiary bodies? SDI plans to contribute policy and practice papers on issues related to sustainable development as they come before ECOSOC and/or its subsidiary bodies.

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8. World Kabaddi Federation , WKF PART I 2. Contact Information 2. a) Permanent headquarters address. G- 104/4 Laxmi Park, Nangloi New Delhi - 110041 India 2. b) Postal address, if different from headquarters address. 2. c) Contact phone and fax number. Tel : + 0091 9882111592 Fax : 2. d) Name and position of contact person. Lhundub Lama -- President & CEO 2. e) E-mail address. [email protected] 2. f) Website, if any. www.worldkabaddi.org 3. Summarize the aims and purposes of your organization. The first ever International Federation for Kabaddi sport "World Kabaddi Federation" (WKF) was officially founded in 2003 with a vision to find a way to unite all the Kabaddi organizations as well as to use Kabaddi sport to promote peace, harmony, understanding and co-operation among the world community. "World Kabaddi Federation" was incorporated under section 25 of the companies Act, 1956 on 30 September 2005 with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India as an International Sports Federation to govern the game of Kabaddi at international level in its capacity of being the sole organisation in charge of all forms of Kabaddi sports in the world; the representative authority in all other world bodies responsible for Commonwealth, continental games, world games, regional and international Olympic games and other sports related to global activities and programs. It shall protect the game of Kabaddi from introduction of improper methods and practices by national and regional bodies which may bring the game into disrepute and it shall organize

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and sanction international competitions, official world cup, world championships and all other regional and international tournaments. 4. a) Explain how you carry out these aims. The aims shall be carried out by following development programs: 1. By developing Kabaddi in every corner of the world for people in maintaining their health always fit through Kabaddi. 2. By arranging basic infrastructure for training as well as to establish Kabaddi Academies and Sports science centres for athlete testing and support in Sports Nutrition, Bio-mechanics, Physiology, Psychology, Physiotherapy, etc. 3. By introducing the game of Kabaddi at grass root level to encourage the under privileged youths of rural and remote areas by developing Kabaddi clubs and start league tournaments for such clubs. 4. By Coordinating with schools, colleges, Universities and Youth organisations to bring together youth leaders from divided communities to unite young people through the game of Kabaddi. 5. By providing platform for youth to engage in cultural exchange and friendly tours by conducting school, college and university level Kabaddi tournaments and tours at National, Regional and International level. 4. b) Please give examples of recent projects and activities. PROJECT KABADDI 2011- 2012 1. To introduce the game of Kabaddi in Schools/ colleges, Universities and youth Kabaddi clubs to bring together youth leaders from divided communities to unite young people through the game of Kabaddi. 2. To prepare and organize Inter school, Inter college, Inter University competitions, club championships and Kabaddi tours at National, Regional and International level to promote Kabaddi through Sports and Cultural Tourism. 3. To organize International Kabaddi League Championships and Kabaddi tours for greater participation of Students, Youth Kabaddi Clubs, Armed forces, Departments and Associations / Federations to represent from their different countries to participate and demonstrate their skills in all the 3 disciplines as well as to promote peace and harmony through Sports and Culture tourism with Slogan “ Play Kabaddi for Peace and Harmony” . ACTIVITIES International Kabaddi League Championship Nepal for men and women was held in Lumbini, Nepal from 11th - 14th September 2009 with slogan “ Play Kabaddi for Peace and Harmony”. 27 Kabaddi teams of Men, Women and Youths registered for the participation from Nepal, India, Malaysia, Norway, Australia, Thailand, USA, Canada, Argentina, Sweden, Pakistan and Sri Lanka but only 269 players and officials from 20 teams representing Nepal, India, America, Sweden and Norway participated the IKL Champion in all the three disciplines.

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5. a) How do you intend to contribute to the work of ECOSOC and/or its subsidiary bodies? WKF intend to contribute by integrating culture, education, environment, indigenous people, women and youth in our activities to achieve the Millennium Development Goals, promote gender equality and empower women and to achieve sports for peace and development for building sustainable peace through sports. 5. b) Please give details on planned activities and projects. WKF planned to offer good opportunities to all the Schools, Colleges, Universities, departments and Youth Kabaddi Clubs, Associations and Federations to represent from their different countries to participate and demonstrate their skills in all the three disciplines of Kabaddi as well as to promote peace and harmony through Sports and Cultural tourism with Slogan “ Play Kabaddi for Peace and Harmony ”. PROJECT KABADDI 2011- 2012 1. To introduce the game of Kabaddi in Schools/ colleges, Universities and youth Kabaddi clubs to bring together youth leaders from divided communities to unite young people through the game of Kabaddi. 2. To prepare and organize Inter school, Inter college, Inter University competitions, club championships and Kabaddi tours at National, Regional and International level to promote Kabaddi through Sports and Cultural Tourism. 3. To organize International Kabaddi League Championships and Kabaddi tours for greater participation of Students, Youth Kabaddi Clubs, Armed forces, Departments and Associations / Federations to represent from their different countries to participate and demonstrate their skills in all the 3 disciplines as well as to promote peace and harmony through Sports and Culture tourism with Slogan “ Play Kabaddi for Peace and Harmony” . 6. a) Has your organization participated in any UN-conference(s)? If yes, explain in detail Participated in 2nd International Forum on Sport for Peace & Development held in Geneva, Switzerland on 10 and 11 May 2011. 6. b) Has your organization contributed to any areas with substantive UN concern and participated in any activities of the United Nations? If yes, explain in detail Official website of the World Kabaddi Federation was launched on 1st February 2005 in dedication to the United Nations International Year of Sport and Physical Education 2005.

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7. Would you broadly categorize your organization as a research organization, an advocacy/lobbying organization, a grass-roots project implementation organization or any other? Grass-roots project implementation organization. PART II 8. Date of registration or date of establishment 30 September 2005 9. Country (or countries) of registration/establishment and nature and title of authorities with which registered World Kabaddi Federation was officially registered with Government of India, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, under section 25 of the companies Act.1956 as a Non Profit Making organization 10. Registered/established as World Kabaddi Federation (Non-profit making Organisation ) 11. Do you consider your organization to be International. WKF has regional WKF offices in Asia, Europe, America, Africa and Oceania 12. Describe the structure and the decision making process of your organization, including all administrative bodies. General Assembly General Assembly (AGM) is the supreme and policy making body of the WKF Comprising Affiliate members in good standing and life members entitled to attend and vote which meets once a year here after called World Congress. Council of Patrons The Council of Patrons comprising distinguished Kabaddi personals, prominent intellectuals and representatives of International sports organizations for seeking guidance and advices for the development of the Kabaddi. Council The Council comprise of twelve Executive Board members, eight Executive Committee members and five representatives of its Regional WKF.

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Executive Board The management and control of the Federation shall be vested in the Executive Board, who shall be the Governing Body of the Federation and who may exercise all such powers and do all such acts and things as the Federation. The Executive Board members will be elected by the General Assembly for a period of four years during its World Congress. The Executive Board shall meet not less than once in every twelve months of each calendar year for the transaction of business. Executive Committee Executive Committee members will be appointed by the Executive Board consisting of its members together with or without other members of the Federation for the administration of the Federation. International Secretariat As per the decision of the Executive Board, the Executive Chairman (CEO) or the authorised Executive Board member shall run the International Secretariat. Committees The Executive Board will constitute the Committees and Sub committees consisting of its members together with or without other members of the Federation. Regional WKF (Regional Secretariat) For effective administration of the regions of WKF, there will be a Regional WKF Secretariat headed by its President who will be appointed by WKF Executive Board. Recommendations of concerned regional affiliates may be also taken in to consideration for such appointment. Directors Director for the committees namely: Technical, Kabaddi, Circle Kabaddi and Beach Kabaddi shall be appointed by the Executive Board or on the recommendation of the Executive Committee. Commissions Chairman for the commissions namely: Youth, Women, Athletes and Kabadi for Peace shall be appointed by the Executive Board or on the recommendation of the Executive Committee.

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13. a) List the names and nationalities of current members of your executive bodies and describe how they are elected/nominated. Executive Body (2010 - 2014) Council of Patrons Shri V. Hanumantha Rao, Member of Parliament (India) Mr.Raesh Kazi Shrestha Former Minister (Nepal) Mr. Ajay Sharma, Indian Rep: British Colleges Sports (U.K ) Executive Board President & CEO Mr.L.Dorji Lama (Promotor) Vice President Mr.Kuldeep Vats (Promotor) Vice President Mr. Romani Francesco (Italy) Vice President Mr. Iftekhar Shareef (USA) Vice President Mr.Hari Datta Pandey (Nepal) Director Mr.Madan Mohan (India) Director Mr.Tara Singh Bhat (Nepal) Director Mrs. Sushma K C (India) The Executive Board members will be elected by the General Assembly for a period of four years during its World Congress. Administrative Body (2010 - 2012) Advisory Board Mr.Shigeru Kankeo (Japan) Mr.Md Praiso (Benin Africa) Mr.Charan Singh Manav (India) Mr.Munir Hussain (Bangladesh) Media Advisor Mr.Jatin Rishi (India) Executive Committee Working President Mr. Iftekhar Shareef (USA) Vice President (Asia) Mr. Y K Cheng (Singapore) Vice President (Europe) Mr. Jasson Kelly (Ireland) Vice President (America) Mr. Recardo A Acuna (Argentina) Vice President (Africa) Mr. Joseph Kaneka Kanu (Sierra Leone-Africa) Vice President (Oceania) Mr. Mehnga Singh Khak (Australia) Secretary (Administration) Mr. Keshav Raj Gautam (Nepal) Secretary (Organisation) Mr. Uma Shanker Vasisht (India) Secretary (Publicity) Mr. M.T. Fernando (Sri Lanka) Chairman, Athletes Commission Mr. Yoon Yeong-Hak (Republic of Korea) Chairman, Women Commission Mrs.Kyo-Ka Yegashi (Japan) Chairman, Youth Commission Ms. A.Elpes Rani ( India)

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Executive Committee members will be appointed by the Executive Board consisting of its members together with or without other members of the Federation for the administration of the Federation WKF Representatives (2010 - 2012) WKF Europe: Mr.Robert G.Davies United Kingdom WKF Regional Presidents (2010 - 2012) WKF Asia Mr. Tara Singh Bhat Nepal WKF Europe Mr. Romani Francesco Italy WKF America Mr. Recardo A. Acuna Argentina WKF Africa Lt..Joseph Kaneka Kanu Sierra Leone-Africa WKF Oceania Mr. Mehnga Singh Khak Australia 13. b) Are any government officials members of your board or executive staff? No. 14. How many members does your organization have and in which countries are they located? Please list the number of members by country and continent. LIST OF NATIONAL AFFILIATES Asia Afghanistan Afghanistan Kabaddi Federation, Asgar square, Kabul, Afghanistan Bangladesh Bangladesh Kabaddi Federation, Bangladesh National Stadium Dhaka – Bangladesh China Kabaddi Association of China, Wuxi, Jiangsu, China India Indian Kabaddi Association, H.No. 507, Jonti - Delhi Delhi – 110081 Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region of China Hong Kong Kabaddi Association, 87-105 Chatam Road, Kowloon- Hong Kong, SAR of China

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Japan Japan Amateur Kabaddi Association, Ichigaya Tamachi, Shinjuku- ku, Tokyo - Japan Malaysia Kabaddi Association of Kuala Lumpur, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia Mongolia Mongolian Kabaddi Association, Ulaan Baator, 21053, Mongolia Nepal Nepal Kabaddi Association, Ward No. 6 Kathmandu - Nepal Pakistan Pakistan Kabaddi Federation, Al Abbas Ansari Road, Lahore, Pakistan Philippines Philippine Kabaddi Association, Suite II-J, Metro Manila, Philippines Singapore Singapore Kabaddi Association, 190 Middle Road # 188979 - Singapore Republic of Korea Korea Kabaddi Association, Namgu, Busan, Republic of Korea Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Kabaddi Association, “Sandareka” Banadarawella, Sri Lanka Taiwan, Province of China Kabaddi Association of Taiwan, 1.Sector 2 DA – Hsueh, Halien 974, Taiwan, Province of China Thailand Amateur Kabaddi Association of Thailand, 2088 Rajamangala Nat’l Stadium E 218, Bangkapi, Bangkok – Thailand

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Europe Austria Kabaddi Austria, A-1112 Wien - Austria France Kabaddi Association of France, 54 Rue Suzanne Masson 50300 Avranches- France Germany German Kabaddi Association, Oberbruchhasen 3, 53804 Munich - Germany Greece Hellenic Republic Kabaddi Federation, 43 Sigrou Ave. 11743 Athens - Greece Ireland Kabaddi Sports Association of Ireland ( K.S.A..I ) 122 Kingsway, BT17 9NP Northern Ireland Italy Italian Kabaddi Association, Palestra “Budokan’ Via Buonarroti 117, 55049 Viareggio, Italy Netherlands Holland Kabaddi Association, 9218 XC Opeinde, The Netherlands Norway Norway Kabaddi Association, Haugbro Tere 29, 1405 Langhus, Norway Spain Spain Kabaddi, C/ Guzman El Buend 30- Derecha, 28015 Madrid - Spain United Kingdom Kabaddi Association of England, Risinghurst, Oxford OX3 8DN, Englad

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America Argentina Kabaddi Argentina, Bagota 2677 PB1 (1406) Buenos Aires, Argentina Canada Amateur Kabaddi Federation of Canada, 35 Garden Avenue, Kithener, Ontario, Canada N2M 1E5 Brazil Brazil Kabaddi Club Rua Tupi, 115- aptto, CEP 01233-001 Sao Paulo – Sp - Brazil USA USA Kabaddi Federation, 10997, Porto Court, San Diego, CA 92124 US Africa Gambia Kabaddi Ghambia University of The Gambia Kanifing – Serrekunda - Ghambia South Africa P.O. Box 94 Grahamstown 6140 South Africa Nigeria Kabaddi Association of Nigeria, Lamido Zubairu Way PMB 2250, Yola Adamawa State, Nigeria Nambia Kabaddi Association of Nambia 340 Mandume Ndemufayo Avenue, Pionierspark, Windhoek, Namibia

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Senegal Senegal Kabaddi Association, B.P 5005 - Dakar-Fann - Sénégal Sierra Leone Siera Leone Kabaddi Association, 34 Pike Street, Brook Fields, Freetown, Sierra Leone Oceania Australia Australian Kabaddi, Glenwood 2768 Sydney, NSW, Australia New Zealand New Zealand Kabaddi Association, New Lynn, Auckland- New Zealand 15. Do the membership rules of your organization allow both individuals and organizations to be members? Afghanistan Kabaddi Federation, Kabul, Afghanistan Bangladesh Kabaddi Federation, Dhaka –Bangladesh Kabaddi Association of China, Jiangsu, China Indian Kabaddi Association, Delhi – India Hong Kong Kabaddi Association, Kowloon- Hong Kong, SAR of China Japan Amateur Kabaddi Association, Shinjuku- ku, Tokyo - Japan Kabaddi Association of Kuala Lumpur, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia Mongolian Kabaddi Association, Ulaan Baator, 21053, Mongolia Nepal Kabaddi Association, Kathmandu - Nepal Pakistan Kabaddi Federation, Lahore, Pakistan Philippine Kabaddi Association, Metro Manila, Pilippines Singapore Kabaddi Association, Fortune Centre, 188979 - Singapore Korea Kabaddi Association, Namgu, Busan, Republic of Korea Sri Lanka Kabaddi Association, Banadarawella, Sri Lanka Kabaddi Association of Taiwan, Hsueh, Halien 974, Taiwan, Province of China Amateur Kabaddi Association of Thailand, , Bangkapi, Bangkok – Thailand Kabaddi Austria, Wien - Austria Kabaddi Association of France, 50300 Avranches- France German Kabaddi Association, Munich - Germany Hellenic Republic Kabaddi Federation, Athens - Greece Kabaddi Sports Association of Ireland, Belfast, Northern Ireland Italian Kabaddi Association, Viareggio, Italy

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Holland Kabaddi Association, Opeinde, The Netherlands Norway Kabaddi Association, Langhus, Norway Spain Kabaddi, Madrid - Spain Kabaddi Association of England, London Road, England Kabaddi Argentina, Buenos Aires, Argentina Amateur Kabaddi Federation of Canada, Ontario, Canada N2M 1E5 Brazil Kabaddi ClubSao Paulo – Sp - Brazil USA Kabaddi Federation, San Diego, CA 92124 US Kabaddi Ghambia, Kanifing – Serrekunda - Ghambia South Africa Kabaddi, South Africa Kabaddi Association of Nigeria, Yola Adamawa State, Nigeria Kabaddi Association of Nambia, Windhoek, Namibia Senegal Kabaddi Association, - Dakar-Fann - Sénégal Siera Leone Kabaddi Association, Freetown, Sierra Leone Australian Kabaddi, Sydney, NSW, Australia New Zealand Kabaddi Association, Auckland- New Zealand 16. Does the organization charge membership fees? Is the fee the same for all members and charged to all members? If not, please explain Annual subscription fee & Entrance fee from 28th September 2011 subject to change: Subscription fee: • Ordinary member: Rupees Ten thousand only (Approx. US$ 200.00) p.a • Associate member: Rupees Five thousand only (Approx. US$ 100.00) p.a • Provisional member: Rupees Two thousand only (Approx. US$ 40.00) p.a • Affiliate Club & Association: Rupees One thousand only (Approx. US$ 20.00) p.a • Corporate member: Rupees One hundred thousand (Approx. US$ 2,000.00) one time • Life member: Rupees Fifty thousand only (Approx. US$.1,000.00) one time Entrance fee: Rupees Two thousand only (Approx. US$ 40.00) at the time of application for all members except Life member and Corporate member.

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17. a) Does your membership include organizations that have ECOSOC consultative status? If so, please list them No. 17. b) Is your organization a member of one or several organization(s) that are applying for or already have ECOSOC consultative status? If so, please provide name(s) No. 18. Are other organizations affiliated with your organization? If yes, please provide a list of these organizations No. 19. a) Does your organization have any relationship to a government? If yes, please describe the nature of this relationship. No. 19. b) In the past five years, did your organization receive money or other contributions from a government? If yes, please specify and provide the dates and amounts received, as well as an explanation of how the funds were used. No. 20. Has your organization previously applied for ECOSOC consultative status? If yes, please indicate year of previous application No. 21. a) Does your organization already hold accreditation with any organs, funds, programmes or specialized agencies of the United Nations? If so, please specify No. 21. b) Was your organization's accreditation with any organs, funds, programmes or specialized agencies of the United Nations ever withdrawn or suspended? If so, please specify No.

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PART III Please summarize the income and expenditure from the last calendar or fiscal year of your organization using the following table: (Home currency: Indian Rupee | Rate to 1$ US: 53.0) Source of Income Income in home currency Income in USD

Membership dues

Membership dues 10 000 189

Contribution from member teams

305 068 5 756


Philanhtropic contributions 52 238 986



Projects

Int'l Kabaddi League Championship expenses

187 929 3 546


Office rent 45 000 849

Telephone / internet 13 310 251

Printing & stationary 630 12

Salary 30 000 566

Postage 399 8

Other expenditure

Travelling 14 537 274

Legal fees 25 000 472

Bank charges 3 436 65

Depreciation 6 844 129

Miscellaneous 11 454 216

Meeting expenses 9 681 183

Website 8 730 165

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Audit fees 10 000 189

Preliminary expenses 356 7


Name: World Kabaddi Federation (Officially registered or established name)


G- 104/4 Laxmi Park, Nangloi New Delhi - 110041 India (P.O. boxes are not accepted as headquarters address)



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Summarize the aims and purposes of your organization. The first ever International Federation for Kabaddi sport "World Kabaddi Federation" (WKF) was officially founded in 2003 with a vision to find a way to unite all the Kabaddi organizations as well as to use Kabaddi sport to promote peace, harmony, understanding and co-operation among the world community. "World Kabaddi Federation" was incorporated under section 25 of the companies Act, 1956 on 30 September 2005 with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India as an International Sports Federation to govern the game of Kabaddi at international level in its capacity of being the sole organisation in charge of all forms of Kabaddi sports in the world; the representative authority in all other world bodies responsible for Commonwealth, continental games, world games, regional and international Olympic games and other sports related to global activities and programs. It shall protect the game of Kabaddi from introduction of improper methods and practices by national and regional bodies which may bring the game into disrepute and it shall organize and sanction international competitions, official world cup, world championships and all other regional and international tournaments. How do you intend to contribute to the work of ECOSOC and/or its subsidiary bodies? WKF intend to contribute by integrating culture, education, environment, indigenous people, women and youth in our activities to achieve the Millennium Development Goals, promote gender equality and empower women and to achieve sports for peace and development for building sustainable peace through sports.

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9. Young Women's Christian Association of Australia PART I 2. Contact Information 2. a) Permanent headquarters address. Level 5 CPA Building 161 London Circuit ACT 2602 Australia 2. b) Postal address, if different from headquarters address. 2. c) Contact phone and fax number. Tel : +61 2 6230 5150 Fax :+61 2 6230 5156 2. d) Name and position of contact person. Caroline Lambert -- Executive Director Heather Walker -- Administrative Officer Alison Laird -- Policy Coordinator 2. e) E-mail address. [email protected] 2. f) Website, if any. www.ywca.org.au 3. Summarize the aims and purposes of your organization. The purpose of YWCA Australia is to develop the leadership and collective power of women and girls throughout Australia to achieve justice, peace, health, human rights, freedom, reconciliation and environmental sustainability for all people. We aim to develop the leadership and collective power of women and girls; support individuals, their families and communities at critical times; and promote gender equality and community strengthening. We are a member of the World YWCA, which promotes the social, economic, cultural, and political rights of women and girls through advocacy and related programmes and services. Our purpose and programmes are consistent with those of the World YWCA. The World YWCA has consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and the United Nations Education, Cultural and Scientific Organisation (UNESCO) and acts as a voice for women at the United Nations by participating annually at the United Nations Commissions on the Status of Women, the Human Rights Council and

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other global policy forums. The 11 Local Associations and Groups around Australia have over 2000 members. 4. a) Explain how you carry out these aims. YWCAs in Australia are women-led organisations that achieve positive change by providing advocacy, programs and services for women, families and communities. YWCA Australia’s Member Associations provide community programs and services that respond to specific features of local communities. They include services for children, family and youth; mentoring; health and wellbeing services; disability services; programs for young women; women’s leadership programs; social and low-cost housing; employment and training services; and social enterprises. As well as Member Association support work, YWCA Australia advocates at both the domestic and international levels to advance the human rights of women and girls and promote gender equality. At the national level, YWCA Australia advocates to influence Australian Government laws, policies and programs that affect the women, families and communities we work with. Our advocacy is grounded in the knowledge arising from the work of YWCAs in the local community, our practice of consultation with people in our programs and individual members, and a collaborative research ethic. A human rights framework guides all our work. Our current priority issues are women’s leadership, violence against women, affordable housing, international human rights for women, young women and girls and the development of the not-for-profit sector in Australia. YWCA Australia participates in the work of the World YWCA and links the World YWCA with YWCA Member Associations in Australia. The World YWCA has a long history of engaging with UN processes to advance the human rights of women and girls and promote gender equality, having held special consultative status with ECOSOC since 1947. We note that the YWCA Canada and the YWCA of Nigeria also have ECOSOC consultative status. A human rights framework and the Millennium Development Goals guide the World YWCA’s advocacy and services, which seek to empower women and girls and bring practical experience from the community level to national, regional and international policy makers. The movement is also guided in its work by the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), the Beijing Platform for Action, the Declaration of Commitment on HIV and AIDS, as well as the agenda of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD). YWCA Australia participates in the UN Commission on the Status of Women and the work of the UN CEDAW Committee. We also advocate, educate and network at events like the

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civil society meetings associated with Commonwealth Heads of Government Meetings (CHOGM) and the International AIDS Conference. 4. b) Please give examples of recent projects and activities. 1) General advocacy and policy development: Writing submissions and letters to governments, appearing before government inquiries, lobbying parliamentarians and raising awareness in the community through campaigns and events. Date: Ongoing Place of Occurrence: Canberra, Australia Outcome: Engagement with Government on policy 2) ‘From Local to Global and Back Again: Using the CEDAW NGO Report in domestic and international advocacy’(the CEDAW Project) YWCA Australia led a national project that took the voices of women across Australia to the UN CEDAW Committee in 2010 when Australia was last reviewed. From 2009–2011 YWCA Australia was the lead agency on an Australian Government contract to develop a CEDAW NGO Parallel Report,an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women’s CEDAW NGO Parallel Report, and follow-up materials. A large CEDAW Project Advisory Group, comprised of representatives from community and women’s organisations, met throughout the duration of the project and extensive consultations with women across Australia were conducted. The project also included training community and women’s organisations about CEDAW and how the Convention and the CEDAW Committee’s concluding observations can be used to advance women’s human rights and gender equality in Australia. YWCA Australia also led the NGO delegation to the 2010 review. Many of the issues raised in the NGO reports were reflected in the CEDAW Committee’s Concluding Observations on Australia. After the review, YWCA Australia also released a ground-breaking CEDAW Action Plan setting out measurable targets and actions for the Australian Government. We are also contributing to an NGO parallel report back to the CEDAW Committee on two issues (due August 2012). The CEDAW project was funded by the Australian Government through the Women’s Leadership and Development Program. YWCA Australia also gratefully acknowledges the

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support of Women’s Legal Service NSW and Kingsford Legal Centre. Date: 2009 to 2012 Place of Occurrence: Australia-wide and at United Nations Headquarters, New York Outcome: Two reports and submitted to the UN CEDAW Committee at the 2010 CEDAW Committee Review of Australia. NGO delegates lobbied at the CEDW review. A significant number of the NGOs’ priorities were included in the CEDAW Committee’s concluding observations. 4) Managing national women’s advocacy networks YWCA Australia manages two national women’s advocacy networks: the Equality Rights Alliance, and the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women’s Alliance, which are two of six National Women’s Alliances funded by the Australian Government. Date: ERA since 2001 and NATSIWA since 2010 (both ongoing). Place of Occurrence: Based in Canberra, Australia. Outcome: Engagement on policy and advocacy with Government. 5) Pacific Young Women’s Leadership Strategy With YWCAs in the Pacific we contributed to the development of the Pacific Young Women’s Leadership Strategy. The strategy will help develop the current and future generations of Pacific women leaders, setting out action areas that will support young women to be safe, respected, included, connected and skilled. The Strategy was launched in Australia by Australia’s Global Ambassador for Women and Girls, Penny Williams, on 26 October 2011. Date: 2011 Place of Occurrence: Pacific region Outcome: Expected to be increased participation of Pacific young women in leadership. Please note that the recent projects and activities listed here are included in the ‘Advocacy, consultation and site visits’ entry in the financial statements of YWCA Australia in the Documents section. 5. a) How do you intend to contribute to the work of ECOSOC and/or its subsidiary bodies? YWCA Australia’s contribution would involve bringing the voices of women in Australia to the development of the global framework for gender equality through ECOSOC and/or its subsidiary bodies. Our activities include policy advocacy, awareness raising, information dissemination and education.

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We intend to continue lobbying, networking and educating annually at the Commission on the Status of Women. We also intend continuing to work with the World YWCA to bring the voices of women in communities across the world to the Commission. We also intend participating in the next CEDAW Committee review of Australia in 2014 and the Universal Periodic Review in 2015. As well as participating in ECOSOC mechanisms and/or subsidiary bodies, YWCA Australia uses its national networks to publicise and disseminate outcomes of ECOSOC work (such as reports, resolutions and agreed conclusions) that relate to the advancement of women’s human rights and gender equality. We also use relevant ECOSOC outcomes in our advocacy with the Australian government. 5. b) Please give details on planned activities and projects. 1) 57th Commission on the Status of Women: YWCA Australia plans to intend delegates to the 57th Commission on the Status of Women in February/March 2013. We are currently having discussions with the Australian Government’s Sex Discrimination Unit about holding a joint side-event at CSW 57 about young women’s leadership. Date: 4 to 15 March 2013 Place of Occurrence: United Nations Headquarters, New York Expected outcome: Policy advocacy, awareness raising, information dissemination and education about gender equality issues. 2) Federal election campaign: YWCA Australia will be conducting a campaign before the next federal election in Australia, anticipated to be held in 2013. The campaign will urge young women, their peers and families to make sure they are properly enrolled with the Australian Electoral Commission so they can exercise their political rights and vote in the election. The campaign will also encourage young women, their peers and families to think about the issues that are important to them, to find out what the different parties have to offer, and to make an informed vote. As part of our campaign we will ask the major Australian political parties how they would address our election priority issues (such as violence against women and affordable housing for women. We will also be working in coalition with other women’s housing providers in Australia to highlight the critical need for more affordable rental housing in Australia and seek commitments from the major parties for long-term planning and funding for affordable housing.

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Date: 2012-2013. Place of Occurrence: Australia-wide. Expected outcome: Increased participation of women in the electoral process 6. a) Has your organization participated in any UN-conference(s)? If yes, explain in detail Yes YWCA Australia was accredited to the Fourth World Conference on Women: Action for Equality, Development and Peace(Conference), its preparatory processes, and subsequent review meetings. YWCA Australia participated in: - Regional preparatory meetings for the Conference. - 1995: Conference - 2000: Five-year Review of the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (Beijing + 5) - 2005: Ten-year Review and Appraisal of the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (Beijing +10) - 2010: The 15-year review of the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (Beijing + 15) 6. b) Has your organization contributed to any areas with substantive UN concern and participated in any activities of the United Nations? If yes, explain in detail YWCA Australia has recently participated in the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), the work of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW Committee) and the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process. We also recently attended a roundtable in Melbourne Australia with the Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences. 1) Commission on the Status of Women: YWCA Australia attends and participates in CSW as part of World YWCA delegations to the Commission. YWCA Australia representatives have been participating in CSW as part of the World YWCA delegation since 1994. We understand that YWCA Australia also sent representatives to the first World Conference on Women in Mexico City in 1975. Before 1975, we understand that YWCA Australia representatives may have participated in CSW from time to time as part of the World YWCA delegation. Unfortunately that part of our organisational history appears to be lost and we are unable to provide further details.

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YWCA Australia members have participated in meetings of the Commission on the Status of Women continuously since 2003, generally through accreditation with the World YWCA. Recent participation includes: 2009: YWCA Australia’s Executive Director, Dr Caroline Lambert, was the NGO delegate on the Australian Government’s delegation to the 53rd session of the CSW in 2009. 2010: YWCA Australia sent two delegates to the 54th session of the CSW in 2010. 2011: YWCA Australia sent three delegates to the 55th session of the CSW in 2011. 2012: YWCA Australia sent 5 delegates to the 56th session of the CSW 56. 2) CEDAW: Australia’s last CEDAW review was in July 2010. In 2009-2011 YWCA Australia was the lead agency on an Australian Government contract to develop two reports for the CEDAW Committee – the Australian NGO Report and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women’s NGO Parallel Report. These reports were the product of 17 consultations held across Australia with individual women and community and women’s organisations women. A large CEDAW Project Advisory Group, comprised of representatives from community and women’s organisations, met throughout the duration of the project. The final reports were endorsed by over 135 organisations. YWCA Australia led the Australian NGO delegation to the CEDAW review. YWCA Australia was also the lead agency on developing follow up materials. We released a ground-breaking CEDAW Action Plan setting out measurable targets for the Australian Government to respond to in order to implement the CEDAW’s Committee’s 2010 Concluding Observations on Australia. 3) Universal Periodic Review (UPR): In January 2011, the UN Human Rights Council reviewed Australia's human rights record under the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism. In 2010/11, YWCA Australia participated in the Australian NGO Joint Coalition and contributed to the development of the NGO Coalition’s UPR lobbying materials in relation to women's human rights. 4) Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences: In April 2012, YWCA Australia participated in roundtables held by the Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences as part of her study tour. We also made a submission to the Special Rapporteur.

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7. Would you broadly categorize your organization as a research organization, an advocacy/lobbying organization, a grass-roots project implementation organization or any other? Other. YWCAs in Australia are primarily grass-roots project implementation organizations that operate at the local level. However both YWCA Australia and its YWCA Member Associations advocate on behalf of those we seek to assist, and lobby for changes in laws, policies and government decisions that have a direct effect on our aims and purposes. Therefore, YWCA Australia is a mixture of the two categories. PART II 8. Date of registration or date of establishment 04 November 2004 9. Country (or countries) of registration/establishment and nature and title of authorities with which registered YWCA Australia is registered in Australia with the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) is Australia’s corporate, markets and financial services regulator. ASIC is an independent Australian Government body which is set up under and administers the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act (ASIC Act), and carries out most of its work under the Corporations Act 2001. See www.asic.org.au for more information. 10. Registered/established as Registered as a public company limited by guarantee under the Corporations Act 2001. 11. Do you consider your organization to be National. YWCA Australia is the national association of YWCAs in Australia. We work at the national level, such as coordinating YWCA national programs and advocating with the Australian Government. YWCA Australia is based in the national capital – the Australian Capital Territory.

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12. Describe the structure and the decision making process of your organization, including all administrative bodies. YWCA Australia has a volunteer governance board, comprised of an elected President and Treasurer and representatives selected by Member Associations. The YWCA Australia Board establishes the strategic directions and policies that guide all our work. The Board also ensures that YWCA Australia is soundly governed and managed for the benefit of all. The YWCA Australia Board has representatives from YWCA Australia's large Member Associations (YWCA of Adelaide, YWCA of Canberra, YWCA Queensland, YWCA of Darwin, YWCA NSW and YWCA Victoria) and one member representing the interests of all the smaller YWCA associations (Albury-Wodonga, Broken Hill, Hunter Region, and Perth, as well as Local Groups in Cairns, Port Pirie and Rockhampton). The YWCA Australia Board delegates day-to-day management of YWCA Australia to the Executive Director. We have a small staff team who currently operate in two locations: Canberra and Melbourne. The Executive Director operates between Melbourne and Canberra. Some positions are funded from quota (membership fees from Member Associations) however a small number of fixed term, contract positions operates from time to time to enable the organisation to implement programs under contract to the federal government. The Board has a Finance Committee and a Nominations Committee. The Finance Committee supports the work of the Treasurer in managing the financial affairs of the organization. Amongst other things, the Nominations Committee is responsible for seeking and evaluating nominations for nominees for positions elected at a Convention, being the President, Treasurer, World Council Representatives and the three members of the Nominations Committee elected at Convention 13. a) List the names and nationalities of current members of your executive bodies and describe how they are elected/nominated. YWCA Australia holds a Convention every three years which is where, among other business, the President and Treasurer of YWCA Australia are elected by the Voting Members (State Organisations and Local Associations but not Local Groups and Honorary Life members). The remaining Board Members are appointed by Members as permitted under Article 12.2 of the YWCA Australia Constitution. As part of our commitment to young women's leadership, 30 percent of YWCA Australia's Board Members must be aged 30 and under. All current Board members are Australian. They are: Yvette Park, President

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Emma Bird, Treasurer Cara McFadden, Board Member Helen McGowan, Small Association Representative Annetay Henderson-Sapir, Adelaide Nominee Director Ros Dundas, Canberra Nominee Director Kate Presswell, Darwin Nominee Director Liz Dibbs, NSW Nominee Director Laura Hutchison, Victoria Nominee Director Jessica Hamilton, Queensland Nominee Director 13. b) Are any government officials members of your board or executive staff? Yvette Park, President, YWCA Australia holds a strategic politic position with the State Government of New South Wales. 14. How many members does your organization have and in which countries are they located? Please list the number of members by country and continent. All our members are located in Australia. We have 24 Honorary Life members (individuals) We have 13 Member Associations (organisations) 15. Do the membership rules of your organization allow both individuals and organizations to be members? Yes However an organization or person may only be a Member if they fall within one of the following classes: (a) a YWCA Local Association; (b) a YWCA State Organisation; or (c) a YWCA Local Group; or (d) an Honorary Life Member. Honorary Life Members are individuals that have made, and continue to make, a significant contribution to our organization. Our 13 Member Associations are the YWCA of Adelaide, YWCA of Albury-Wodonga, YWCA of Broken Hill, YWCA of Cairns, YWCA of Canberra, YWCA of Darwin, YWCA Hunter Region, YWCA NSW, YWCA of Perth, YWCA of Port Pirie, YWCA Queensland, YWCA of Rockhampton and YWCA Victoria.

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16. Does the organization charge membership fees? Is the fee the same for all members and charged to all members? If not, please explain YWCA Australia Member Associations pay an annual membership fee (Quota). The YWCA Australia Board determines the Quota to be paid by the Member Associations for each financial year commencing 1 July prior to the commencement of that financial year. The basis for calculating the Quota for Member Associations may vary between classes of Members, which is usually based on the size and/or turnover of the organisation. Honorary Life Members are not required to pay a membership fee. 17. a) Does your membership include organizations that have ECOSOC consultative status? If so, please list them No. 17. b) Is your organization a member of one or several organization(s) that are applying for or already have ECOSOC consultative status? If so, please provide name(s) No. 18. Are other organizations affiliated with your organization? If yes, please provide a list of these organizations No. 19. a) Does your organization have any relationship to a government? If yes, please describe the nature of this relationship. YWCA Australia is independent of all governments. We do from time to time apply for and receive funding grants from governments for specific projects and programs. These funding grants are detailed in 19b) below. 19. b) In the past five years, did your organization receive money or other contributions from a government? If yes, please specify and provide the dates and amounts received, as well as an explanation of how the funds were used. 2007: Funding of $25,000 from the Australian Government Office for Women for YWCA Australia to support the establishment of the Network of Immigrant and Refugee Women Australia (NIRWA). This one-year project grant was used to enable NIRWA to run workshops for immigrant and refugee women to strengthen their policy voice. 2007: Funding of $150,000 from the Australian Government Office for funding WomenSpeak (the former name for the Equality Rights Alliance). Funding used to

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facilitate policy advocacy. 2008: Funding of $ 115,000 from the Australian Government Office for Women to conduct the 'From local to global and back again: using the CEDAW NGO Report' (the CEDAW Project) referred to in question 4b) above. 2010 – Present: $200,000 over three years for the Equality Rights Alliance from the Australian Government Office for Women. Funding used to facilitate policy advocacy. 2010 – Present: $200,000 over three years for the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women’s Alliance from the Australian Government Office for Women. Funding used to facilitate policy advocacy. 20. Has your organization previously applied for ECOSOC consultative status? If yes, please indicate year of previous application No. 21. a) Does your organization already hold accreditation with any organs, funds, programmes or specialized agencies of the United Nations? If so, please specify Only our accreditation to the Fourth World Conference on Women. 21. b) Was your organization's accreditation with any organs, funds, programmes or specialized agencies of the United Nations ever withdrawn or suspended? If so, please specify Only our accreditation to the Fourth World Conference on Women.

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PART III Please summarize the income and expenditure from the last calendar or fiscal year of your organization using the following table: (Home currency: Australian dollar | Rate to 1$ US: 1.02) Source of Income Income in home currency Income in USD

Membership dues

Quota from Members and World YWCA

432 633 424 150


Donations from individuals and a corporate

77 749 76 225

Sundry, Contribution to assets, Board contribution, Interest revenue

52 474 51 445


Grants/Management income 486 723 477 179

Total income 1 049 579 1 028 999 Source of Expenditure Expenditure in home


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Advocacy, consultation and site visits

91 789 89 989


Administration and operational expenses

253 151 248 187

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Board, equipment, World YWCA quota and services/utilities, depreciation and employee costs

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Name: Young Women's Christian Association of Australia (Officially registered or established name)


Level 5 CPA Building 161 London Circuit ACT 2602 Australia (P.O. boxes are not accepted as headquarters address)



04 November 2004

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Summarize the aims and purposes of your organization. The purpose of YWCA Australia is to develop the leadership and collective power of women and girls throughout Australia to achieve justice, peace, health, human rights, freedom, reconciliation and environmental sustainability for all people. We aim to develop the leadership and collective power of women and girls; support individuals, their families and communities at critical times; and promote gender equality and community strengthening. We are a member of the World YWCA, which promotes the social, economic, cultural, and political rights of women and girls through advocacy and related programmes and services. Our purpose and programmes are consistent with those of the World YWCA. The World YWCA has consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and the United Nations Education, Cultural and Scientific Organisation (UNESCO) and acts as a voice for women at the United Nations by participating annually at the United Nations Commissions on the Status of Women, the Human Rights Council and other global policy forums. The 11 Local Associations and Groups around Australia have over 2000 members. How do you intend to contribute to the work of ECOSOC and/or its subsidiary bodies? YWCA Australia’s contribution would involve bringing the voices of women in Australia to the development of the global framework for gender equality through ECOSOC and/or its subsidiary bodies. Our activities include policy advocacy, awareness raising, information dissemination and education.

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We intend to continue lobbying, networking and educating annually at the Commission on the Status of Women. We also intend continuing to work with the World YWCA to bring the voices of women in communities across the world to the Commission. We also intend participating in the next CEDAW Committee review of Australia in 2014 and the Universal Periodic Review in 2015. As well as participating in ECOSOC mechanisms and/or subsidiary bodies, YWCA Australia uses its national networks to publicise and disseminate outcomes of ECOSOC work (such as reports, resolutions and agreed conclusions) that relate to the advancement of women’s human rights and gender equality. We also use relevant ECOSOC outcomes in our advocacy with the Australian government.

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10. Zanjireh Omid International Charity Institute PART I 2. Contact Information 2. a) Permanent headquarters address. No. 47, Shahid Khodami St., Vanak Sq., Valie’asr Ave, Tehran Iran (Islamic Republic of) 2. b) Postal address, if different from headquarters address. 2. c) Contact phone and fax number. Tel : Fax : 2. d) Name and position of contact person. Maryam Marashi -- General Manager 2. e) E-mail address. [email protected] 2. f) Website, if any. http://www.zanjirehomid.com/ 3. Summarize the aims and purposes of your organization. Zanjireh Omid International Charity Institute was established in 27 June 2007. The main goals of the institute are the following: - To provide the best medical and treatment services to the underprivileged children who suffer from heart and orthopedic problems or need plastic surgeries. Zanjireh Omid institute treats underprivileged children under the age of 18 who are residents of the Islamic Republic of Iran without considering religion, race or nationality and it makes use of the best medical services according to international standards. - The other goal is to hold short-term and long-term training courses for the Iranian doctors in the Islamic Republic of Iran and France. 4. a) Explain how you carry out these aims. - The treatment process includes the following stages: 1. Introduction of patients via organizations, individuals 2. Registering for the patients by the social workers 3. Inquiring the patients about their family and economic situation by the social worker team of Zanjireh Omid 4. Visiting patients by the volunteer specialists in the institute’s clinic

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5. Surgery by the specialty group in the hospitals with a contract with the institute One of the important features of this institute is to reduce the medical costs for the patients. The costs of treatment in the three fields of paediatric, orthopaedic, cardiac, and plastic is reduced more than 86%, 55%, and 91%, respectively. This reduction is made through: 1. Cooperation of Iranian and Foreign volunteer doctors. 2. Cooperation of hospitals’ social workers through discounts. 3. Purchasing equipment from valid institutes with well discounts. Medical Training: • Short term Training Courses: The institute offers two types of short-term training courses: 1. Scientific lectures are given by doctors, who come to the Islamic Republic of Iran with the help and cooperation of La Chaine de l’Espoir of France. The lectures are based on the latest medical concerns, and are held in educational and medical centers, with the help of the Ministry of Health, counterpart university hospitals and the scientific board of Zanjireh Omid Institute. 2. Examinations and surgeries are performed on selected patients in the counterpart hospitals of the institute, with the help of Iranian and foreign medical teams. Until now, multiple teams specialized in cardiac and orthopedic surgeries have been sent to the Islamic Republic of Iran from France to fulfil the short-term training courses. • Long term Training Course: To enhance the knowledge and experience of our doctors in pediatric health and treatments, the institute sends them abroad. During their time abroad, they will have the opportunities to work clinically, while observing and participating in scientific surgeries and conferences. 4. b) Please give examples of recent projects and activities. Our current project is treatment of the children in the three fields of cardiac, orthopedics & plastic. To implement the treatment project we use the Iranian practical medical team containing 16 specialists. They are selected by the scientific board of the institute and the head of each field who are introduced by La Chaine de l'Espoir France. After completion the profiles of the children, they are introduced to our weekly clinics and to continue the treatment process, they are introduced to our counterpart hospitals.

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In this way, more than 1900 children has been treated since the begining of our activities. Our doctors are all volunteer. The institute just cover the hospitalization costs of the patients and buy the required surgery implants. We also use the considerable discounts on these expenditures. 555 patients have been surgeried at this institute as part of the treatment project from March 2011 to March 2012. Following is the project cost: Real Expenses in the society: $4,070,000 Total expenses with the subsidies of the institute: $1,028,000 5. a) How do you intend to contribute to the work of ECOSOC and/or its subsidiary bodies? Zanjireh Omid Institute saves the lives of underprivileged Iranian and Afghan refugee children who suffer from cardiac and orthopedic problems and they also need plastic surgery. We can offer specialist consultations in pediatric cardiology, orthopedics and plastic surgery to ECOSOC and its subsidiary bodies. 5. b) Please give details on planned activities and projects. There are a large number of Afghan refugees in the Islamic Republic of Iran. They are very poor and deprived and because of the large number of children in each family and the low quality of health care and also the family marriages, most of their children suffer from congenital diseases of heart, orthopedics and plastic. Since 2007, Zanjireh Omid International Charity Institute has treated more than 350 Afghan refugee children in three fields of plastic surgery, cardiac & orthpedics. From March 2011 to March 2012 just in cardiac field, 90 Afghan refugee children have been operated. Thus, we offer the following project in a one year period: - Surgery and treatment of 150 Afghan refugee children in the Islamic Republic of Iran in the following fields: 1. Pediatric orthopedics: 30 2. Pediatric Plastic Surgery: 30 3. Pediatric Cardiac: 90

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6. a) Has your organization participated in any UN-conference(s)? If yes, explain in detail Yes. We have participated in some UNHCR conferences in the Islamic Republic of Iran. 6. b) Has your organization contributed to any areas with substantive UN concern and participated in any activities of the United Nations? If yes, explain in detail Yes. Since the beginning of our activities, UNHCR-Iran has been referred more than 80% of our undercover Afghan refugee patients. We operate and treat them with receiving no money from UNHCR. Despite our very good cooperations with UNHCR because of some internal obstacles, we could not have signed any agreements. However, we have received the permission from the authorities to sign an agreement with UNHCR-Iran in order to treat more than 100 Afghan Refugee children from June 2012 to June 2013. 7. Would you broadly categorize your organization as a research organization, an advocacy/lobbying organization, a grass-roots project implementation organization or any other? Other. We are an independent branch of La Chaine de l'Espoir. We work as an international charity organization based in the Islamic Republic of Iran. We treat the underprivileged children with orthopedic, cardiac problems and those who need plastic surgery. PART II 8. Date of registration or date of establishment 26 June 2007 9. Country (or countries) of registration/establishment and nature and title of authorities with which registered Islamic Republic of Iran/ The Interior Ministry 10. Registered/established as Zanjireh Omid International Charity Institute 11. Do you consider your organization to be International. We are an independent branch of a famous international institute "La Chaine de l'Espoir. We are also registered in the Islamic Republic of Iran and recognized by the authorities as an international NGO.

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12. Describe the structure and the decision making process of your organization, including all administrative bodies. Zanjireh Omid Charity Institute consists of a board of directors of five principal and two alternative members. Meeting of the board of directors shall be in session by majority of members and decision shall be made with the majority of votes. The members choose one chairman, one vice-chairman and one treasurer among themselves. Board of directors can elect an Iranian good name person as managing director from shareholders or among themselves. Managing director is the highest executive authority of Zanjireh Omid Charity Institute. 13. a) List the names and nationalities of current members of your executive bodies and describe how they are elected/nominated. The principal members of the Board of Directors: 1. Mrs. Maryam Marashi/Iranian/ General Manager 2. Mr. Mehdi Hashemian/Iranian 3. Mr. Morteza Bank/Iranian 4. Dr. Keyvan Mazda/Iranian 5. Ms. Fatemeh Kheshti The alternative members of the board of directors: 1. Mr. Mohammad Taghi Khorsandi Ashtiani 2. Mrs. Batoul Mirzadeh The Inspectors: 1. Dr. Saeed Mojtahedzadeh 2. Dr. Alireza Rahimnia 13. b) Are any government officials members of your board or executive staff? No.

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14. How many members does your organization have and in which countries are they located? Please list the number of members by country and continent. 10 members/ Iranian. 15. Do the membership rules of your organization allow both individuals and organizations to be members? No. 16. Does the organization charge membership fees? Is the fee the same for all members and charged to all members? If not, please explain No. Members are not charged membership fees. 17. a) Does your membership include organizations that have ECOSOC consultative status? If so, please list them No. 17. b) Is your organization a member of one or several organization(s) that are applying for or already have ECOSOC consultative status? If so, please provide name(s) No. 18. Are other organizations affiliated with your organization? If yes, please provide a list of these organizations Yes. - The Welfare Organization - Tehran Municipality - Saman Bank 19. a) Does your organization have any relationship to a government? If yes, please describe the nature of this relationship. No. 19. b) In the past five years, did your organization receive money or other contributions from a government? If yes, please specify and provide the dates and amounts received, as well as an explanation of how the funds were used. We just receive some donations from Government like other charity organizations.

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20. Has your organization previously applied for ECOSOC consultative status? If yes, please indicate year of previous application No. 21. a) Does your organization already hold accreditation with any organs, funds, programmes or specialized agencies of the United Nations? If so, please specify We have treated many Afghan refugee children and we have good relationships with UNHCR. 21. b) Was your organization's accreditation with any organs, funds, programmes or specialized agencies of the United Nations ever withdrawn or suspended? If so, please specify We have treated many Afghan refugee children and we have good relationships with UNHCR.

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PART III Please summarize the income and expenditure from the last calendar or fiscal year of your organization using the following table: (Home currency: Iranian rial | Rate to 1$ US: 17000.0) Source of Income Income in home currency Income in USD


Direct cash Donations 8 906 698 133 523 923


Non-cash contributions through discounts in hospitalization costs, implant companies & volunteer doctors

31 943 000 000 1 879 000


Welfare Organization 450 000 000 26 471


General Manager 800 000 000 47 059

Total income 42 099 698 133 2 476 453 Source of Expenditure Expenditure in home


Projects

Treatment projects in orthopedics, cardiac & plastic

10 799 000 000 635 235


Operational costs, personnel wage, staff costs

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Name: Zanjireh Omid International Charity Institute (Officially registered or established name)


No. 47, Shahid Khodami St., Vanak Sq., Valie’asr Ave, Tehran Iran (Islamic Republic of) (P.O. boxes are not accepted as headquarters address)



25 June 2007

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Summarize the aims and purposes of your organization. Zanjireh Omid International Charity Institute was established in 27 June 2007. The main goals of the institute are the following: - To provide the best medical and treatment services to the underprivileged children who suffer from heart and orthopedic problems or need plastic surgeries. Zanjireh Omid institute treats underprivileged children under the age of 18 who are residents of the Islamic Republic of Iran without considering religion, race or nationality and it makes use of the best medical services according to international standards. - The other goal is to hold short-term and long-term training courses for the Iranian doctors in the Islamic Republic of Iran and France. How do you intend to contribute to the work of ECOSOC and/or its subsidiary bodies? Zanjireh Omid Institute saves the lives of underprivileged Iranian and Afghan refugee children who suffer from cardiac and orthopedic problems and they also need plastic surgery. We can offer specialist consultations in pediatric cardiology, orthopedics and plastic surgery to ECOSOC and its subsidiary bodies.