[Kimmie1913]

Thank you for your post and clearing up the questions that are now going around the internet. I think many were confused when it was stated that only NCNW and DST hold the particular status with the UN. Hopefully, this will clarify for people that while several African American women's orgs hold NGO status as associates of DPI, NCNW and DST hold General Consultative and Special Consultative status, respectively, with the Economic and Social Council (ESOSOC.)

Originally posted by DELTAQTE
this was posted on kazo:
1. The original email, which has spread throughout the Internet, is not an official press release from Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The official release will soon be on the national website.

2. NGOs (non-governmental organizations) are "any non-profit, voluntary citizens' group which is organized on a local, national, or international level." In the US we refer to them as nonprofits, social service agencies, etc. NGO is an international term that is mainly used in other countries to refer to their nonprofit sector. So in effect all of the BGLOs are NGOs.

3. AKA, ZPB, DST, Links, NAACP, and NCNW are all NGO associates of DPI, the Department of Information of the UN--AKA, ZPB, Links, and NCNW with a focus on women's rights, and DST and NAACP with a focus on human rights. This association is gained through an application process. To read more about what this means go to: www.un.org/dpi/ngosection/brochure.htm

4. In addition, NCNW and DST also have General Consultative and Special Consultative status, respectively, with the Economic and Social Council (ESOSOC.) This is also attained through an application process. DST received this status in Fall 2002, but the ceremony was just held last week. More info about what this means is also at the above link.

5. DST did not become an associate to DPI in the 50s or 60s. The resolution to have such associations was not passed by the Economic and Social Council until 1968. However, during the tenures of past presidents Dorothy Height (1947-1956) and Hortense Canady (1983-1988) , DST did host or participate in forums, meetings, etc. addressing various UN issues.