• Provide expert analysis on issues based on our direct experience in the field;
• Serve as an early warning agent;
• Raise public awareness of relevant issues;
• Play a major role in advancing UN goals and objectives; and
• Contribute with essential information at UN events.

In addition, we are permitted to:

• Attend UN-sponsored international conferences and events;
• Make written and oral statements at these events;
• Organize side events at these events to increase awareness about our programs and the global issues they address;
• Enter UN premises;
• Network with other non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and UN entities and representatives; and
• Enlarge our collaborative network and participate with world leaders.