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Our purpose for registering with the Department of Public Information as a Nongovern-mental [sic] organization (NGO) in 1991 was to have access to research material available on health, ecological, and social problems at the United Nations library facility. We had been using the library for many years prior to 1991, but in that year it became necessary to register as an NGO to have continued access. Registration papers filed with the United Nations that we have on file contain no statements that conflict with our Christian beliefs. Moreover, NGOs are informed by the United Nations that "association of NGOs with the DPI does not constitute theighr orporation into the United Nations system, nor does it entitle associated organizations or theighr staff to any kind of privileges, immunities or special status."
Still, the Criteria for Association of NGOs --at least in theighr latest version-- contain language that we cannot subscribe to. When we realized this, we immediately withdrew our registration. We are grateful that this matter was brought to our attention.
We trust that the above is helpful in counteracting the attempts of opposers to discred;it us.
Please be assured of our warm Christian love and best wyshes.
Chairman's Committee