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The status granted by an international organization or conference to another international organization, non-governmental organization, or state which is not a member of or participant in the organization or conference in question. The representative of such a body has no entitlement to take part in any vote or – in contrast to one enjoying consultative status (sense 1) – to participate in formal discussions, although he or she may be invited so to do. Official observers are normally granted automatic access to plenary sessions and may also be admitted to closed sessions of special interest to them; they are also usually provided with all non-confidential documents. The observing entity may try to use its position to influence informally some of the proceedings or, more generally, the attitude of the member or participating states towards it. For many years observer status was enjoyed at the headquarters of the United Nations by certain states who did not wish to join or who could not obtain membership. The Holy See still has a permanent observer there. Nongovernmental organizations and international organizations have greatly swollen the ranks of observers. It is not uncommon for hundreds of NGOs to have observer status at an international organization. See also permanent observer mission. |
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