Conference of INGOs
« Conference of INGOs » takes part in the European Local Democracy Week - a paneuropean event coordinated by the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe - as « Partner association »
Our Association contributes to the success of the ELDW because
it strengthens transparency and efficiency of the local authorities and officers
it gets people closer to their democratic institutions
it boosts the values of local democracy throughout Europe
our association contributes to the efforts of the Council of Europe and the Congress to enhance the European values of democracy and human rights.
How did you learn about the ELDW ?
through the Council of Europe activities
The voice of civil society is heard at the Council of Europe thanks to the Conference of International Non-governmental Organisations (INGOs). Since the introduction of consultative status for INGOs in 1952, the Council of Europe has developed even closer and fruitful relations with NGOs as representatives of civil society. The introduction of participatory status in 2003 has enabled INGOs to increase active participation in the policies and work programme of the Council of Europe, and to reinforce co-operation between the Council of Europe and the various associations in member States. It participates in the Council of Europe “quadrilogue” (partnership between the four pillars [......]
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The voice of civil society is heard at the Council of Europe thanks to the Conference of International Non-governmental Organisations (INGOs). Since the introduction of consultative status for INGOs in 1952, the Council of Europe has developed even closer and fruitful relations with NGOs as representatives of civil society. The introduction of participatory status in 2003 has enabled INGOs to increase active participation in the policies and work programme of the Council of Europe, and to reinforce co-operation between the Council of Europe and the various associations in member States. It participates in the Council of Europe “quadrilogue” (partnership between the four pillars of the Council of Europe: Committee of Ministers, Parliamentary Assembly, Congress of Local and Regional Authorities, and INGO Conference)
Three committees work on democracy
•Democracy, Social Cohesion and Global Challenges
•Education and Culture
•Human rights
http://www.coe.int/t/ngo/conf_intro_en.asp
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Dissemination activities about ELDW
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