REPORT OF THE MEETING WITH THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY, H.E. MR. DENNIS FRANCIS

IPO HQ Representative to the United Nations Geneva and President of IPO Section Switzerland Mr. Imet Cafleshi participated in an important meeting with the President of the United Nations General Assembly, H.E. Mr. Dennis Francis which was a great opportunity for civil society organizations to make their voices heard and discuss ways to strengthen their participation in the General processes.
Report of the meeting
Date: February 27, 2024
Time: 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Location: Room V, Palais des Nations, Geneva
Participants:
• H.E. Mr. Dennis Francis, President of the 78th session of the United Nations
General Assembly
• International Police Organization IPO
• Other Representatives of civil society organizations
Theme:
Peace, prosperity, progress, and sustainability
Objective:
Discuss ways to strengthen the participation of civil society organizations in the
General Assembly processes.
Summary of the meeting: President Francis opened the meeting by thanking civil
society organizations for their participation. He underlined the importance of their
contribution to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and promoting
international peace and security.
Participants then discussed various topics, including:
• The importance of the participation of civil society organizations in decision-making
processes
• Challenges faced by civil society organizations President Francis listened
attentively to the participants' interventions and took note of their suggestions. He
reaffirmed his commitment to working with civil society organizations to build a better
future for all.
• Civil society organizations play an important role in achieving the Sustainable
Development Goals.
• It is important to strengthen the participation of civil society organizations in
decision-making processes.
• Civil society organizations face many challenges, including lack of funding and
restrictions on their freedom of association and expression.
• This meeting provided a better understanding of the challenges and opportunities
facing civil society organizations.
• It is important to continue working with civil society organizations to promote peace,
prosperity, progress, and sustainability.
President Francis will continue to engage with civil society organizations.
International Police Organization IPO together with other Civil society organizations will continue to work to make their voices heard in the General Assembly processes.
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