DPI/NGO

Chicago Chapter Report
25 September 2008

Our September program focused on the work of PPSEAWA-USA. Teresa Hintzke gave an excellent report on the 60th DPI/NGO conference held at the UN. She summarized sessions on the effects of climate change on indigenous peoples, youth education, and on children where rising waters create despair. Gloria Baez and Anita Yamada then reported on the PPSEAWA-USA annual meeting and UN Luncheon in New York.

A Message from the President
26 March 2008

2008 is the year PPSEAWA International celebrates its 80th birthday! It was founded by PPSEAWA Hawai'i. Miss Jane Addams of Hull House, Chicago, chaired the first international meeting of PPSEAWA in Honolulu in 1928. A welcome luncheon is planned at Hotel Kapiolani, Honolulu, on Friday, May 16, 2008 for PPSEAWA International Council, PPSEAWA members and guests.. Saturday, May 17th is the the PPSEAWA 80th Celebration Luncheon which is being held at the Outrigger Canoe Club in Waikiki followed by the PPSEAWA-USA Board Meeting in the afternoon at a different location.to be announced.

59th DPI/NGO Conference – September 6-8, 2006
1 December 2007

There were over 2000 NGO representatives and other civil society organizations from more than 90 countries registered for this event. The opening address by Jan Eliasson, President, 60th session of the UN General Assembly, emphasized that there is no security without development and no development without security. His major points were that (a) water pollution is the main cause of mortality in many undeveloped countries and (b) girls and women should be educated so they can educate their children.

58th Annual DPI/NGO Conference at the UN
1 December 2006

The DPI/NGO Conference held before the 2005 World Summit of Global Leaders drew more than 2697 registered NGO representatives from 1069 organizations with representations from 121 countries. Additionally there were 189 civil society organizations. The conference provided an opportunity for NGOs to present their expectations for the outcome of the 2005 World summit and a call to action to implement the Millennium Development goals. At the Opening Session, Mr.

USA President’s Report
1 April 2005

Greetings! Warm wishes for a happy new year and especially a healthy 2005.

57th Annual DPI/NGO Conference, United Nations
1 April 2005

The “Millennium Development Goals: Civil Society Takes Action Conference” was attended by many of our members while here for our PPSEAWA-USA Annual Meeting. The discussion focused on how civil society can become more active.

Defending the United Nations: What Every NGO Should Know
1 April 2004

Since 1945, NGOs have had a special relationship with the United Nations, one that has become increasingly complex and diversified. However, the main responsibility of NGOs still continues to be the dissemination of information on issues of concern. NGOs also should advocate the building of a better understanding for the United Nations' goals and resolutions. Today, though, it has become more difficult to defend the values and principles of the UN because of the hostility expressed toward the UN and negative images in the media.

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