ECOSOC
Organizations & Companies abbreviation · International Organization
| Stands for | United Nations Economic and Social Council |
|---|---|
| Categories | Organizations & Companies |
ECOSOC stands for United Nations Economic and Social Council, an international organization abbreviation.
UN principal organ that coordinates the economic, social and environmental work of the UN system, its specialized agencies and commissions. It has 54 members elected by the General Assembly for three-year terms.
Example: The NGO applied for ECOSOC consultative status so it could attend UN meetings.
Usage notes
More than 6,000 nongovernmental organizations hold consultative status with ECOSOC, which allows them to attend meetings and submit statements. Its functional commissions include the Commission on the Status of Women. It meets in New York and Geneva.
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