National Social Action Commission
- Resolutions
Resolutions
Resolution Committee is responsible for the “Call for Resolutions” during the National Convention. The Committee will develop the resolution submission process, collection of submission and refinement of submissions to prepare for final approval and adoption by the body. They will preside over the Resolution Committee plenary during the National Committee. The codified resolutions serves as the foundation and guide for the organizations advocacy direction and work.
- DDNC
Delta Days at the Nation’s Capital
The conference was established in 1989 by the National Social Action Commission to increase member involvement in the national public policy-making process. While attending DDNC, members have access to legislative briefings, issue forums, and various other workshops designed to train members to become better advocates of the Sorority’s federal legislative priorities. Featured speakers include key policymakers, members of the United States Congress, Congressional staff members, and national issues experts. Attendees also have opportunities to meet with elected officials on Capitol Hill.
- DDUN
Delta Days at the United Nations
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated became a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) at the United Nations in 2003 during the administration of 22nd National President Gwendolyn E. Boyd. Special Consultative Status as an NGO allows the Sorority to provide analysis and expertise in monitoring and implementing international agreements on issues of mutual concern. As an NGO, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has the opportunity to gain access to and disseminate information concerning a range of topics on women and children in which the United Nations is involved.
Delta Days at the United Nations was established by the National Social Action Commission in 2004 to educate and raise awareness of global issues and international policy. Members of the Sorority journey to the United Nations Headquarters every year to participate in the Commission on the Status of Women’s annual session.
General United Nations information
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UN Apps:
UN Audio Channel, UN News Reader
UN Web Channel: http://webtv.un.org
The DDUN-UN/NGO subcommittee works to support the Sorority’s Special Consultative Status as an NGO and DGC (Department of Global Communication) Affiliation with access to and dissemination of information concerning a range of issues on women and children in which the United Nations is involved. Subcommittee members attend regular briefings and disseminate information on UN activities.
The UN has multitude of opportunities for NGO members and the commission is committed to increasing Delta’s United Nations engagement beyond the annual DDUN. In order maintain NGO status Delta is required to submit a quadrennial report of international engagement and continued presence at UN activities. The DDUN-UN/NGO subcommittee is responsible for ensuring UN activities are reported regularly and works with HQ on report submissions.
The DDUN-UN/NGO subcommittee manages the UN Delegation, members from NY metro area are nominated by Chapter Presidents to serve on the UN Delegation based on ability to attend New York UN sessions during the day.
This subcommittee participates in the annual Civil Society Conference. NYC based commissioners attended the 2018 conference, with one commissioner serving as a volunteer. The sorority was also accepted as an exhibitor for the first time, with a poster presentation of the sorority’s international and UN engagement work. Local chapters are poised to attend the 2019 DGC-NGO convening in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Facts about ECOSOC Status
http://csonet.org/index.php?menu=100
Department Global Communication/Civil Society Liaison
https://outreach.un.org/ngorelations/
UN Website on Civil Society/NGOs
http://www.un.org/en/sections/resources-different-audiences/civil-society/index.html
NGO CSW/NY represents more than 100 member organizations and individuals concerned about the status of women and girls. Each February/March a two week conference, CSW, is held where NGO Representatives are brought together to caucus, issue joint statements and provide wording for the Agreed Conclusions of the annual United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.
Since 2018 the DDUN-UN/NGO subcommittee has hosted an official CSW parallel event (DDUN Day 1). Subcommittee members are paid members of CSW and attend monthly CSW meetings with some members serving on the CSW conference planning committee.
NGO-CSW/NY
Policy
Representatives of independent citizen organizations are increasingly active in policy making at the United Nations. These organizations – known at the UN as “non-governmental organizations” or “NGOs” can be effective voices for the concerns of ordinary people in the international arena. As an NGO at the UN the sorority is committed to engaging global policy-making more broadly. Delta’s international focus is on the following areas: Women & Girls; Social Issues in Africa (including a focus on health); Social Issues in Haiti (including a focus on education)
Beyond the support of our international programs and missions the National Social Action Commission DDUN-UN/NGO subcommittee in partnership with the National Program Planning & Development International Awareness & Involvement subcommittee leads outreach to the International agencies including USAID and the State Department.
The Global Policy Forum is a resource
Embassy
Representatives of independent citizen organizations are increasingly active in policy making at the United Nations. These organizations – known at the UN as “non-governmental organizations” or “NGOs” can be effective voices for the concerns of ordinary people in the international arena. As an NGO at the UN the sorority is committed to engaging global policy-making more broadly. Delta’s international focus is on the following areas: Women & Girls; Social Issues in Africa (including a focus on health); Social Issues in Haiti (including a focus on education)
Beyond the support of our international programs and missions the National Social Action Commission DDUN-UN/NGO subcommittee in partnership with the National Program Planning & Development International Awareness & Involvement subcommittee leads outreach to the International agencies including USAID and the State Department.
The Global Policy Forum is a resource