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Mandat International
"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, UN General Secretary
MANDAT INTERNATIONAL is a foundation with public utility status, relying on a network of members covering the various fields of activity of international cooperation. We collaborate closely with most of the international organizations and we are independent of any political or religious affiliation. Our aim is:
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An increasing number of non-governmental representatives are invited by international organizations to attend conferences because of their expertise, grass-roots knowledge and the vital role they play in the elaboration and implementation of international policies. Our Welcome Centre for Non-Governmental Organizations and Delegations facilitates the participation of non-governmental representatives and delegates in the numerous international meetings held in Geneva. We run several trilingual information websites, a documentation centre, a support fund, and various projects. Through our activities, our network of members and our consultative status (UN ECOSOC, DPI, UNCTAD, etc.), we contribute to bringing the various stakeholders and sectors of the international arena closer together.