IVECA Joins the CoNGO Board to Advance Global Collaboration
- IVECA Center
- 4 days ago
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We are proud to announce that IVECA has been elected to serve on the Board of the Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CoNGO)., The election took place during the CoNGO General Assembly on October 30, 2025, marking a meaningful milestone that reflects our belief that global development is achieved through cooperation, shared responsibility, and the efforts of civil society.
Founded in 1948, CoNGO is a respected, long-standing global platform that brings together non-governmental organisations in consultative relationship with the UN’s Economic and Social Council. It provides space for civil society to join international conversations, influence policymaking, and work alongside UN bodies to advance human rights, sustainable development, and inclusive global cooperation.
IVECA’s election to the Board is an honour that highlights our ongoing commitment to education, global citizenship, youth empowerment, and cross-border collaboration. At IVECA, we are humbled that our efforts to build globally inclusive, culturally responsive learning spaces and to amplify young people’s voices have been recognised by peers across the international civil society community. We accept this responsibility with gratitude and determination, ready to contribute our experience and energy to CoNGO’s mission.
Serving on the CoNGO Board means joining a group of committed civil society leaders who help shape the organisation’s priorities and ensure that NGO voices are heard across UN processes. Board members guide CoNGO’s strategy, strengthen partnerships between NGOs and UN institutions, and support the committees and working groups that connect grassroots experience to international policy. This is meaningful, practical work: it helps translate on-the-ground expertise into constructive engagement at the global level.
As a Board Member, IVECA will bring a passion for learner-centred practice, a belief in youth as partners in change, a focus on global citizenship, and a collaborative spirit dedicated to strengthening civil society’s role within the UN ecosystem. We look forward to working with fellow Board Members, CoNGO committees, and member organisations to advance shared goals and to ensure that education, access to information, and youth leadership remain central to global efforts for a fairer, more sustainable future.