International
Catholic Organizations
Information Center
in New York City
The ICO Information Center is a unique presence at the United
Nations. It supports
representatives of International Catholic Organizations, religious
orders and congregations and other Catholic organizations affiliated
with the United Nations as Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). Established over 60 years ago, the ICOIC today is composed of
more than forty organizations described on this web page and
by donor organizations and individuals that support its activities.
Activities of the ICO Center…
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Hold briefings for ICOs on
current UN affairs
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Act as a source of
information on ICOs and other Catholic activities at the UN for the
broader community
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Develop awareness of UN
issues within the Catholic Church
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Publish the newsletter Presence
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Maintain a website that
presents activities of the Center as it relates to the UN
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Coordinate an internship
program for undergraduates and graduates
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Maintain an information
collection on the history and current activities of ICOs and Other
Member Organizations.
The
ICO Center is an affiliated non-governmental organization (NGO) at the
United Nations.
The
ICO Center also follows issues of importance to the Catholic Church. Presently special attention is given to: peace, social and
sustainable development, women’s issues, the family, environmental
concerns, population and ageing, and financing for development. If your Catholic group would like a briefing on any of these
issues, you may call the center to arrange a meeting.
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About the ICO Center ...
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Catholics
were there at the start
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Nuns
at the U.N.
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To
these sisters, United Nations is think-tank, place of Hope
For problems or questions regarding this web contact: ICO_Center@yahoo.com.
