"If the UN's global agenda is to be properly addressed, a partnership with civil society at large is not an option; it is a necessity."

Kofi Annan, Secretary General of the United Nations, 1999, Montreal (WOCSOC)

Aims and Objectives

To STRENGTHEN INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION by :

• Promoting cooperation among civil society organizations across the world and working in different fields of activity, especially with developing countries and indigenous peoples;
• Facilitating cooperation between organizations of civil society and the United Nations system, including its specialized agencies and others international organizations;
• Creating space for dialogue on the relation between the different stakeholders of the international scene, such as civil society organizations, international organizations, governments and the private sector.

The World Civil Society Forum met in Geneva from 8 to 20 July 2002: gathering hundreds of civil society organizations from all around the world as well as UN representatives and most specialized international organizations to strengthen international cooperation. The Forum gave the floor to over 300 panellists and organized about 200 sessions and activities, including training sessions, workshops and a Youth Forum. You can see the final Report of the 2002 Forum: recommendations, sessions summaries, keynote speeches, etc.

Participate in the consultations by filling the following questionnaires:

• consultation on the next forum
• consultation on international cooperation

Discover the new information platform opened to all organizations interested in international cooperation: www.NGO-INFO.org It allows you to present your organization and projects, to share information, to look for partners, to set up discussion forums, etc.