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United Sikhs
becomes first Sikh NGO to be associated with UN
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United Nations: United Sikhs has become the first Sikh advocacy,
humanitarian relief and human development Non Governmental
Organization (NGO) to be associated with the United Nations, through
its Department of Public Information (DPI).
In a letter addressed to United Sikhs, dated 12th December, the head
of the NGO section of DPI, Juan Carlos Brandt, said, “The committee
on NGOs met in December…and I am pleased to inform you that the
committee approved United Sikhs for association with the department,
effective immediately.”
“This is a significant achievement on behalf of 25 million Sikhs who
will now be able to fully participate in global initiatives
according to the Sikh principle of Sarbat Da Bhela, selfless
service,” said Mejindarpal Kaur, United Sikhs director.
United Sikhs filed an application to be associated with the UN
through the DPI earlier this year. “Our application was supported by
UN agencies such as the United Nations High Commission for Refugees
(UNHCR), with whom we worked during our Tsunami relief operations in
Sri Lanka. We also had the support of other UN associated advocacy
and multifaith NGOs with whom we have done projects,” said
Mejindarpal Kaur. About 1,500 NGOs are associated with DPI, which
gives the UN links to people around the world. The NGO Section of
DPI is part of DPI’s Outreach Division, and acts as its liaison to
the UN. It provides a range of information services to civil society
and other partners, including the academic community, educational
institutions, and the public at large.
26 December 2007
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