VIVAT Collaborates with UN towards achieving its goals at two levels:

• At the Grassroots level
• At the International level

At the Grassroots Level:

We are involved in action and addressing systemic issues through lobbying and advocacy work :

• Address National Government, either alone or with other NGOs, through:
  • Letter writing Campaigns
  • Signature Campaigns
  • Encounters with Government officials
  • Written Statements
  • Put pressure on National Governments
    • To implement the policies and programs agreed upon
    • To implement legislation passed at National and UN levels
  • Keep members informed of the forthcoming events at the UN

At the International Level

Executive Team in New York influences UN and the Government delegates:

• To bring about sound policies and programs
• To promote and establish gender equality
• To promote people centered approach to development
• To bring about peace and harmony
• To promote sustainable development

Executive Team in New York influences UN and the Government delegates through:

• Written and Oral Statements
• Lobbying Country Missions and linking them with VIVAT members at the grassroots
• Participation in Conferences, Summits, and Special Sessions of UN General Assembly
• Participation in UN Commissions
• NGO Networks, mainly NGO Committees at the UN

The Executive Team needs your support

• for Advocacy and lobbying – please send in your input in terms of concrete suggestions
• for Statements – please send points based on your local situation
• for International signature and/or action campaigns – please support and collaborate
• Reports and information of your grass roots activities