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Permanent Representation at the United Nations

The LGW’s relationship with the United Nations enables the organization to more effectively develop programs and projects in the areas of education, social, economic, and sustainable development through a dynamic consultation status in various intergovernmental processes and conferences.

Legion of Good Will at the United Nations

Mariana Malaman, of the LGW, hands out the Good Will Women magazine to representatives of the South African delegation.
Mariana Malaman, of the LGW, hands out the Good Will Women magazine to representatives of the South African delegation.(Photo:Alziro de Paiva)
The Good Will Women publication presents a message of hope in the article
The Good Will Women publication presents a message of hope in the article "Charity and Strategy" by the CEO of LGW, Paiva Netto. He writes: "Charity, together with Justice, it is the fuel of profound transformations. Its action is subtle but effective. "(Photo:Adriana Rocha)
Participants of the 60th session of the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. This session is presided over by Brazilian Ambassador Antonio Patriota.
Participants of the 60th session of the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. This session is presided over by Brazilian Ambassador Antonio Patriota.
Representatives of the LGW, from left to right: Noys Rocha, Conceição Albuquerque, Rosana Bertolin. At the center, the Secretary General of the UN, Ban Ki-moon, and to the left is Hanifa Mezoui, Head of the NGO department of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affiars.
Representatives of the LGW, from left to right: Noys Rocha, Conceição Albuquerque, Rosana Bertolin. At the center, the Secretary General of the UN, Ban Ki-moon, and to the left is Hanifa Mezoui, Head of the NGO department of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affiars.(Photo:Eduarda Pereira)
United Nations plenary receives delegations and authorities for the High-Level Meeting of the Economic and Social Council (Photo: ECOSOC/UN)
United Nations plenary receives delegations and authorities for the High-Level Meeting of the Economic and Social Council (Photo: ECOSOC/UN)(Photo:Sâmara Caruso)
Representatives of the LGW and friends from various organizations and foundations.
Representatives of the LGW and friends from various organizations and foundations.(Photo:Amanda Vieira)
Representative of the LGW, Danilo Parmegiani, presents an education proposal to other representatives of participating institutions. 
Representative of the LGW, Danilo Parmegiani, presents an education proposal to other representatives of participating institutions. 
Danilo Parmegiani is interviewed by UN Radio and highlights the art exhibition of the LGW.
Danilo Parmegiani is interviewed by UN Radio and highlights the art exhibition of the LGW.(Photo:Felipe Duarte)

In 1994, the LGW first became associated with the United Nations through its Department of Global Communications (DGC). The LGW’s relationship with the United Nations grew in 1999 as it became the first and only Brazilian originated NGO in general consultative status with the United Nations’ Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). Among its current activities, the LGW attends officials meetings and debates, submits written statements, gives oral presentations, meets official government delegations and other NGO representatives, and helps organize interactive dialogues, panel discussions, and side events.

The Legion of Good Will, with the support of a group of loyal supporters of the Good Will in the World campaign, maintains a permanent liaison office in New York to represent the work of the LGW of Brazil, of Argentina, of Bolivia, of Paraguay, of Portugal, and of Uruguay in all of its activities with the United Nations Headquarters. Located at 4 West 43rd Street, #602, in New York, the office also hosts various committee’s meetings and an internship program that gives students the opportunity to experience the activities of an NGO in relationship with the UN.