。。。 ——2010年七月十九日,佛教慈濟基金會正式成為「聯合國經濟及社會理事會非政府組織具特別諮詢地位之會員」 Tzu Chi's Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council - or ECOSOC -- is a testament to the Buddhist charity's global humanitarian mission. After two years of relentless negotiations, last Monday, July 19th, Tzu Chi was officially recognized for its international relief work over the past 20 years. In the future, Tzu Chi representatives will have the privilege of participating in ECOSOC conferences; of requesting UN support for international relief projects; and of recommending economic and social policies for the UN and its member states. Tzu Chi New York Chapter CEO, Zhang Jiduo: "They're currently in debate. It's should be sometime soon that a decision is made, so I need to go immediately to be there for the glorious moment." Tzu Chi New York Chapter CEO, Zhang Jiduo: "Everything went smoothly, we 've been admitted!" 11am on July 19, 2010 wil...