The Global NGO Executive Committee (GNEC) is a storied non-profit that has, for 60 years, partnered with the United Nations to guarantee a voice at the decision-making table for civil society leaders. GNEC serves the dynamic needs of an evolving global NGO community by providing guidance, information, and strategic support; amplifying communications between Civil Society and the United Nations Department of Global Communications (UNDGC); and facilitating more effective partnerships to advance the UN’s global goals.

1992-2024 • Celebrating 30+ years of

The NGO Reporter

Connecting NGOs, the Media, and Civil Society Networks to issues and commentary

from and for the 1600+ UN DGC Affiliates throughout the world

Uwem Robert Otu

GNEC President (International)

A Message from the President

Dear Community of NGO Friends,

We are happy to welcome you to this edition of the NGO Reporter.

This is a busy time for us as we get ready to flag off the 2nd GNEC Hackathon on 29 March 2024, the Fundraiser in New York in honour of our former President - Mr Patrick Sciarratta on 09 April 2024 and off course the 2024 United Nations Civil Society Conference in Nairobi, Kenya on 9,10 May 2024. We encourage you to register before the 26 March dateline to attend the conference in Nairobi, Kenya.

We hope you take time out to watch the recent series of the Podcast.

As we navigate and transition through an upcoming election series, we encourage you to join us as a Board Member if you meet the requirements.



We hope you will find this edition of the NGO Reporter as interesting as we do.

Thank you

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to GNEC Directors Recently Appointed as Cochairs and Subcommittee Members for the 2024 UN Civil Society Conference in Nairobi.

UN Subcommittee Cochairs

Uwem Robert Otu – Cochair Budget & Fundraising Subcommittee                       

Ediola Pashallari – Cochair Expert Sub-Committee Subcommittee

Sandra Timmermann – Cochair Intergenerational  Sub-committee

Olasubomi Iginla Aina – Cochair Outreach (Youth) Subcommittee

UN Subcommittee Members

Brian Muzas – Budget & Fundraising

Dr Connie Sobon Sensor- Experts

Shennon Sequeira -  Intergenerational and Youth.

White House Communities in Action Briefing

Noël Bonam, GNEC Director was recently received at the White House as part of the delegation from Maine for the White House Communities in Action Briefing.

Congratulations Noel, we are proud of you!!!     

UPCOMING GNEC EVENTS

GNEC Fundraising Concert

GNEC is hosting a fundraiser concert in the memory of our late and former President, Mr Patrick Sciarratta. This concert will include special musical performances by celebrated talent! Join us! (Further information below

2nd GNEC Hackathon

Opening Ceremony

After the incredible success of our first Hackathon, we are proud to present the next Hackathon event to commence with the Opening Ceremony on the 29th of March 2024

GNEC HACKATHON

GNEC ELECTIONS

UN NEWS

• UN Civil Society Conference, Nairobi, Kenya (9-10th May)
• PROPOSAL DEADLINES FOR THE 2024 UN Civil Society Conference 
• CSO Workshops  (Deadline March 31): bit.ly/4a2tYLF
• Exhibits  (Deadline April 7): bit.ly/4csxsbS
•  Off-site Events  (Deadline April 7): bit.ly/4cvGuVq
• IMPACT Coalitions  (Deadline April 8): bit.ly/3TthJ3C

The 2024 UN Civil Society Conference registration is now open!

Date: 9-10 May 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya

Venue: The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON), Kenya (In-Person Only)

The deadline for registration is 26 March 2024, by 5:00 p.m. EST.

Due to limited space at the UNON, Nairobi Kenya the registration may close earlier.

NGO REPORTER

ARTICLE SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

WE REQUEST THAT YOU SUBMIT YOUR UN/NGO RELATED ARTICLES FOR CONSIDERATION.

Submissions for consideration to the NGO Reporter:

First, all articles must be reviewed for content and quality. Submissions for Consideration should be sent to the: commschair@gnec.ngo. The FLIER: should be one page, clear and legible, with all information and links correct and accessible. The ARTICLE: should be 500-800 words – The lead paragraphs may be published in the magazine with a link to the GNEC site, and any related site, where the complete article may be viewed. Commentary and Event-oriented articles on a relevant tone, highlighting recently past or upcoming events are preferred.

The article should not contain any of the following: Advertorial/for-profit message endorsement of any kind.  Information unrelated to the work of the UN in some capacity Inappropriate information or language, specific political or religious advocacy The article can be a: Personal Essay  Op-ed  Narrative• And include photos and/or video content.

Here are some guiding topics to help you get started: Actions your NGO has taken to address the issues presented/discussed at/by the UN.  How the UN has shaped or changed your thinking about international issues, the SDGs, pending debates, etc.• Your perspectives on the UNs global development goals and challenges.  Experiences with community action of any kind in relation to UN goals or challenges.  Stories about global friendships and collaborations that started at UN Conferences, etc.  

Submit articles in Word (.doc) format to this address: commschair@gnec.ngo with the subject line “NGO REPORTER SUBMISSION REQUEST : ‘Title of the Article’. Once reviewed, it may take about 14 business days until the article is acknowledged as received and a decision is provided as to its use in the NGO Reporter. Along with the article, kindly provide a brief description about the author (1 -2 sentences), together with relevant information such as a website link, a Twitter handle, and other contact information, if applicable.

Photos bring articles to life: please include HIGH RESOLUTION photographs or video links wherever possible.

Thank you!

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NGO REPORTER 

EDITORIAL BOARD 

NGO Reporter 

Members 

Founder/ former Editor-in-Chief

Late Patrick Sciarratta

Editor-in Chief & GNEC Communications Subcommittee Chair

Olasubomi Iginla Aina

Lightup Foundation

Editorial Director/Tech Support & GNEC Director

Shennon Sequeira

MUN Impact

COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS 

We are happy to add names to the editorial team, kindly assist as we need interested GNEC Directors /  interns to fill existing spaces.

Recruiting- Very Urgent (NEW)

Available vacancies: Editors, Graphics , Social media influencers. Contact OLA /SHENNON.(commschair@gnec.ngo)