| |  Nongovernmental Organization Liaison UnitThe mission of the Nongovernmental Organization Liaison Unit (NGO Unit) is to create opportunities for dialogue between the State Department and representatives of nongovernmental organizations. The Unit sponsors conferences, monthly and special issue briefings, and digital video conferences that allow NGOs an opportunity to exchange views with Department officials.
To support a dialogue with NGOs, the unit:
- Coordinates leadership meetings with Department experts;
- Distributes information on a wide range of foreign policy issues to NGOs; and
- Provides Department speakers at national NGO conventions, regional conferences, and board meetings.
| | | Highlights | Conferences and Exhibits
American Legion
Saturday, August 23, 2008: Stephen Ganyard, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of Political and Military Affairs will address the American Legion 90th National Convention in Phoenix Arizona, speaking about the Department’s humanitarian mine action and MANPADS (man-portable air defense systems).
Islamic Society of North America
Thursday, August 28 – Tuesday, September 2, 2008 - The NGO Unit will host an exhibit at the 2008 Annual Convention of Islamic Society of North America’s 2008 (ISNA) Convention in Columbus, Ohio. ISNA Conventions bring together Muslim leaders, scholars, professionals, businesses, families, and students, creating a powerful forum to generate educational, inspirational, social, and commercial benefits.
Information about past conferences, exhibits, and other events is available on the NGO in Action page. |
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