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NGO/760-PI/2047

United Nations Department of Public Information Increases Global Network of Associated NGOs

Seventeen non-governmental organizations (NGOs) were approved for association with the United Nations Department of Public Information at the second biennial meeting of the Department’s Committee for Association held in New York on 17 December 2012. This brings the number of NGOs associated with the Department in the area of communications and information outreach to 1,340.
Note No. 6375

United Nations to Screen ‘The Rescuers’ to Mark Holocaust Remembrance Day While Honouring Heroic Actions, Moral Courage of 12 Diplomats

The United Nations Department of Public Information will honour the heroic actions of 12 diplomats who demonstrated moral courage and integrity in helping to save the lives of Jews during the Second World War by screening the award-winning documentary film The Rescuers at 6:30 p.m. on 23 January in the Economic and Social Council Chamber at New York Headquarters.
DC/3408

Opening Today, Civil Society Forum in Support of Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004) Offers Opportunities for Engagement

NEW YORK, 8 January (Office for Disarmament Affairs) — The first-ever Civil Society Forum in support of Security Council resolution 1540 (2004), opening in Vienna today and running until 10 January, is intended to provide opportunities for furthering civil society contributions to national and international efforts to implement the resolution’s key requirements.