Mission The mission of The Communications Coordination Committee for the United Nations [CCC/UN] is to facilitate the interchange of information among civil society organizations, the United Nations, and the public in order to promote more profound understanding of world problems, their effective solutions, and rapid implementation. Goals & Objectives We seek acceleration in the uses of information systems, including improved methods of communication as well as better understanding of the United Nations’ multiple purposes, its complex structures, and its wide range of accomplishments. Our objectives are: 1) To increase support for the United Nations in its programs for a peaceful, sustainable, just, and high quality of life for all in the global community. 2) To promote the continuing development of the United Nations as an effective, transparent, and democratic representative of all people, around the world; and, 3) To enhance the growing role of civil society organizations in achieving these objectives. Participation The CCC/UN is a voluntary, civil society organization accredited to the United Nations as a “Non-Governmental Organization” [NGO] and has Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council [ECOSOC] for professionals in all communications media, including television, radio, video, film, internet services, public speaking, and print, as well as those responsible for communications in various other civil society organizations. Past and Current Programs The CCC/UN was founded in 1946 as the Speakers Research Committee for the United Nations and is, thus, one of the very oldest of civil society organizations organized to work with the United Nations. CCC/UN activities have included organizing conferences and presenting speakers, featuring Nobel Peace Laureates and other prominent leaders in world society. The group produced “Global Student Voice” newsletters in print and for short-wave radio. It facilitated various meetings and conferences over the years on methods to develop more directly democratic processes in United Nations policy making and communications. Among its other programs, CCC/UN participates actively in the planning and presentation of the annual United Nations Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations. Current projects include leadership/communications training programs for civil society organization leaders. Ongoing projects include collaboration with UNESCO and as part of an ongoing Campaign of Education for Sustainable Development.