The involvement of the United Nations is somewhat limited at this time in history. Certainly organizations like UNIFEM and UNICEF are involved, but the fact that the United States invaded Iraq in direct violation of the United Nations Security Council recommendations has made the role of the UN complicated and marginal.

NGO WORKING GROUP ON IRAQ

Purpose:
The NGO Working Group on Iraq is composed of NGOs who come together in order to establish and build a relationship with members of the Security Council and with agencies within the UN System for the purpose of information sharing and advocacy related to the humanitarian needs of the Iraqi people as well as a peaceful solution to the present crisis.

Membership:
Membership is open to organizations who have a significant interest in the humanitarian concerns of the Iraqi people, and who have organizational programs related to this concern.

Activity
• Monthly meetings
• Briefings with interested parties
• Opportunity to support the initiatives of members of the Working Group
• Sharing research, information and resources
• Advocacy for the Iraqi people in all possible venues.