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 In
March 2003, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. became
a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) at the United
Nations. In a presentation by Hanifa Mezoui, Chief NGO
Section, Department of Economic and Social Affairs of
the UN (ECOSOC), Past National President Gwendolyn Boyd
(who served as National President during this time)
accepted the credentials on behalf of the sorority,
before 150 members of the organization from across the
country. Delta Sigma Theta was welcomed to the United
Nations by Assistant Secretary General for External
Affairs, Gillian Sorensen, who asked the sorority in
her keynote address to, “use your NGO status to monitor
the status of women and children in the world and bind
together with other NGOs to insure that the UN honors
its commitments.” Delta Sigma Theta was granted Special
Consultative Status as an NGO to the Economic and Social
Council of the UN as a result of its volunteer services
and humanitarian efforts performed to address issues
throughout the world.
Special Consultative Status as an NGO allows the organization
to provide analysis and expertise in monitoring and
implementing international agreements on issues of mutual
concern. As an NGO, Delta has the opportunity to gain
access to and disseminate information concerning a range
of issues on women and children in which the United
Nations is involved. Delta representatives attend regular
briefings and disseminate information on UN activities
to its members and the community at large.
Delta Day at the United Nations is held annually.
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