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Non-Governmental Organizations and the CSCE Rachel Brett Introduction "We attach particular importance to the active involvement of our publics in the CSCE. We will expand the opportunities for contributions by and co- operation with individuals and non-governmental organizations in our work", Helsinki Summit Declaration 1992. In 1972, in preparation for the first meeting of the Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe (cscE), it was agreed which states were eligible to be participants, how and which non- participating states would be allowed to make contributions, that "appropriate international organizations" might be consulted, and that the UN Secretary- General would be invited as a guest of honour. No reference was made to the possibility of non-governmental organizations (NGos) being allowed to make a contribution or participate in any way in the Conference. To those accustomed to the idea that NGos have a contribution to make and a right to make it, as is written in to the United Nations Charter, this may seem a surprising omission. In fact, it is consistent with the tendency of governments to allow NGO involvement in certain areas only, traditionally social and humanitarian affairs but not 'security' matters. The NGO consult- ative status with
Helsinki Monitor (in 2008 continued as Security and Human Rights) – Brill
Published: Jan 1, 1992
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