CIBJO named as industry representative by influential United Nations agency: according to the CIBJO president, the decision by a UN agency to accept CIBJO into its ranks represents an acceptance on the part of the United Nations that the jewelry trade acts as a positive force in promoting social ideals.

From: Israel Diamonds | Date: October 1, 2006| Author: Benson, Steven | Copyright information

CIBJO, The World Jewelry Confederation, has become the only organization in the diamond, gemstone and jewelry sectors ever to receive official consultative status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations. Based on Article 71 of the UN Charter, the new status will enable CIBJO, on behalf of the international gemstone and jewelry industries, to make a contribution to the programs and goals of the United Nations by serving as a technical expert, adviser and ...

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