The mission of the NGO Committee on the Family – New York is to promote, preserve, and protect the well-being of the family. As Article 16(3) of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states: “The family is the natural and fundamental group unit of society and is entitled to protection by society and the State.” Stable families are essential for stable communities, stable nations, and a stable world.
The NGO Committee on the Family – New York is part of the Conference of Non-Governmental Committees (CoNGO). Through CoNGO, the Committee on the Family participates in United Nations debates and decision-making. The committee works cooperatively with other NGOs on substantive issues and brings expertise to government discussions at the UN.
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