CoNGO Statements

Statement for the 2026 Science, Technology, and Innovation Forum Forum

At a time of profound uncertainty and rapid technological change, civil society must be values‑driven and courageous. Science, technology, and innovation...

In Memoriam: Evelyn Dürmayer

In Memoriam: Evelyn Dürmayer

Our friend and colleague, Evelyn Dürmayer, suddenly passed away on her way to Buenos Aires after attending the 70th Session...

In Memoriam: Lee Weingarten

In Memoriam: Lee Weingarten

20 July 1929 – 2 February 2026 It is with much regret that we have learnt of the demise on...

CoNGO Statement Regarding the U.S. Withdrawal from Multilateral Institutions (U.S. Presidential Executive Order, January 7, 2026)

For nearly 78 years, the Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CoNGO) has stood as a...

Defining the Present, Securing a Shared Future, Asserting Civil Society Participation at the United Nations

Defining the Present, Securing a Shared Future, Asserting Civil Society Participation at the United Nations

“Eighty years ago, in a world scorched by war, leaders made a choice. Cooperation over chaos. Law over lawlessness. Peace...

Responding to the United Nations Financial Emergency: Funding Our United Nations

The Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CoNGO) 28th General Assembly meeting in New York...