The
United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) has formally recognized and
granted a 'Special Consultative Status' to Minhaj-ul-Quran
International.
Minhaj-ul-Quran
International founded by the prominent authority on Islam, Dr Muhammad
Tahir-ul-Qadri, is an international organization working to promote peace,
tolerance, interfaith harmony and education, tackle extremism and terrorism,
engage with young Muslims for religious moderation, promote women’s rights,
development and empowerment, and provide social welfare and promotion of human
rights.
UN
ECOSOC consultative status allows NGOs to attend UN conferences and meetings,
submit written statements and reports, make oral interventions, and host panels
in UN buildings.
Minhaj-ul-Quran
International was recommended by the Committee on NGOs at its 2011 regular
session and formally recognized during the UN Annual session.
