U.N. Campaigns and Consultant Status
Sambhali Trust was granted Special Consultative Status by the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations on 23 July 2015.
ECOSOC has published four statements submitted by Sambhali Trust in conjunction with sessions of the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
Our UN Team
Lara Delutis
Geneva Focal Point
Hansraj Singh Rawat
Coordinator – UN Affairs & ECOSOC Liaison
61st UN session in Geneva
Sambhali Trust was honored to attend the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland. This session focused on upholding international law amid rising global conflicts.
During the event, Sambhali representatives amplified often-unheard voices, engaging with a diverse global audience—including diplomats, NGOs, students, and changemakers. They helped bridge grassroots realities with international human rights discussions, bringing lived experiences into global dialogue.
In addition to contributing to key conversations, the team curated and presented an exhibition titled The Desert Daughters of India, highlighting the resilience and stories of the women and girls they serve.
UN Campaign "Orange the World"
Every year, UN Women and its subsidiary Say No UNiTE organize a 16-day long campaign to “End Violence against Women”. This is a global initiative and is activated both by the UN and also at the grassroots level, by NGOs and other organizations willing to participate.
The overall campaign theme is ‘Orange the World’, and participating countries often light up important monuments and buildings in orange in recognition of this.
Sambhali Trust regularly participates in the campaign - read about the latest one in our blog.