PPD was conferred with Permanent Observer Status at the UN General Assembly through its Resolution No 57/29 in November 2002. According to the requirement of UN Observers, PPD maintains a liaison office to the UN in New York. The role of the office is to -
- Provide high-level representation for PPD at the meetings of the General Assembly, Economic and Social Council, UNDP/UNFPA Executive Board and other UN organs;
- Maintain regular liaison with the Permanent Missions of PPD member countries and other UN members, and senior officials of UN Organizations;
- Explore the possibility of establishing a US committee as a non-profit entity for the PPD and
- Undertake other external relations activities, as appropriate and develop or participate in projects, relevant to the work of the PPD.