Intergovernmental Observer to the United Nations Economic and Social Council Under ECOSOC Resolution 2003/212 Dated 5th of March 2003.
Designated by the United Nations Economic & Social Council Under Rule 79 of the Council’s Rules and Procedures.
IN SUPPORT OF THE UNITED NATIONS SYSTEM FOR A BETTER WORLD AND THE UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS 2015 - 2030
The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2018 (Oct 11 2018)
2017 LEVELS AND TRENDS IN CHILD MALNUTRITION/UNICEF-WHO-WBG-ESTIMATES. (Jun 24 2017)
Then UN High Commissioner for Refugees Antonio Guterres is surrounded by Somali refugees in 2011. Photo: AP
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Sustainable Development Goals Summit – 25 - 28 September 2015 70th United Nations General Assembly Fmr. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said:Select language:
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5 Ways Spirulina Algae Helps Prevent Cancer (May 16, 2018)
Disability Is not an Obstacle to Overcome Challenges (Nov 16, 2017)
H.E. Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Bin Ham makes commendable contributions to IIMSAM (Nov 4, 2017)
IIMSAM encourages use of superfood Spirulina to fight malnutrition (Nov 4, 2017)
Statement attributable to the Secretary-General of IIMSAM Remigio Maradona on the New York City attack (Nov 1, 2017)
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Health Benefits of Spirulina, Top Superfood Protein and Multivitamin (YouTube) (Jun 25, 2017)
Spirulina was declared by the United Nations World Food Conference of 1974 as the best food for the future.
"There is a need for both national governments and inter-governmental organizations to re-evaluate the potential of Spirulina to fulfill both their own food security needs as well as a tool for their overseas development emergency response efforts" - The UN-Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Report on Spirulina 2008
"For WHO, Spirulina represents an interesting food for multiple reasons, rich in iron and protein, and is able to be administered to children without any risk. We at WHO consider it a very suitable food." - United Nations World Health Organization (WHO), Geneva, Switzerland June 8th, 1993
Selected Recommendations of Report
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WHAT THE U.S. FDA SAYS ABOUT SPIRULINA:
Agency Response Letter GRAS Notice No. GRN 000127
WITHDRAWN 2ND COMMITTEE DRAFT SPIRULINA RESOLUTION OF 2005 THAT LED AS A FOLLOW UP TO REQUEST TO FAO TO PRODUCE A REPORT ON SPIRULINA: SEE THE FAO REPORT OF 2008 SHOWN ABOVE.
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2018-19 REPORT OF THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COUNCIL TO THE GENERAL-ASSEMBLY. (A/73/3) See Annex-highlight pages for the official list of Observer Intergovernmental Organisations designated by the Council under rule 79 of the rules of procedure for participation in the deliberations of the Council on questions within the scope of their activities.
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Rules and Procedure of the Economic and Social Council
OFFICIAL UN PRESS RELEASE ANNOUNCING IIMSAM's INTER-GOVERNMENTAL OBSERVER STATUS WITHIN ECOSOC
IIMSAM-OBSERVER STATUS UN ECOSOC
RESOLUTION: E/2003/212
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Officials Records of the UN-ECOSOC-2003 Supplement N0.1(E-2003/99).
Granting Observer Status to IIMSAM.
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Dear Friends, Official Members and Supporting States, and Stakeholders,
I am most delighted to introduce you to the Intergovernmental Institution for the use of Micro-algae Spirulina against Malnutrition (IIMSAM) that is honoured to have the opportunity to serve the international community in the capacity of an Inter-governmental Observer to the United Nations Economic and Social Council, located at the United Nations Headquarters, in New York.
The linkage between nutrition and human development is well recognized and so is the significance of quality nutrition in public health. Malnutrition is by far the most important single cause of illness and death globally. The costs of malnutrition in terms of lost development and productivity are enormous. Even mild to moderate malnourishment in the womb reduces future cognitive development of a child. It has serious impacts on groups that have traditionally been marginalized such as women and the girl child. Nutrition plays a crucial role in the reproduction of poverty from one generation to the next and must be tackled on an immediate priority basis to secure the United Nations Development Goals 2015-2030.
Without the distinction of race, religion, political belief, economic or social condition, it is a fundamental right of everyone to be free from malnutrition and hunger; and have access to safe and nutritious food. Only when basic necessities are fulfilled will there be real progress. The enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health as the right of every human being cannot be realized unless there is a felt need for establishing equitable and sustainable food systems.
IIMSAM envisions raising the level of nutrition and improvement of public health through Spirulina- a micro-algae abundant in essential proteins, minerals and vitamins that can be easily assimilated by the human body. Spirulina's preventive and curative aspects; and inherent benefits of easy availability, accessibility, and affordability; make it an important policy tool of tremendous practical significance to enrich the human capital across the globe especially among the Developing and the Least Developed Countries.
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HRH Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Spirulina Feeding Center Kisumu Kenya