About us

“Social Watch is an international network of citizens’ organizations in the struggle to eradicate poverty and the causes of poverty, to end all forms of discrimination and racism, to ensure an equitable distribution of wealth and the realization of human rights. We are committed to peace, social, economic, environment and gender justice, and we emphasize the right of all people not to be poor.

Social Watch holds governments, the UN system and international organizations accountable for the fulfilment of national, regional and international commitments to eradicate poverty.

Social Watch will achieve its objectives through a comprehensive strategy of advocacy, awareness-building, monitoring, organizational development and networking. Social Watch promotes people-centred sustainable development.”

Social Watch External Evaluation 2009-2011

Published on Wed, 2012-07-25 12:59

An Independent Evaluation of Work Carried Out by Social Watch 2009-2011
Prepared by Juliette Majot and Sophia Murphy

Social Watch Strategy Document and Framework of Activities 2011-2014

Published on Tue, 2011-10-11 12:10

The following strategy paper is based on the input from the various discussions in the 5th Global Assembly of Social Watch, held in Manila, Philippines in July 12 to 15, 2011.

Social Watch

Published on Wed, 2011-02-02 12:10

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Social Watch - A growing network

Published on Tue, 2010-02-02 13:27

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What do we do?

Published on Sun, 2009-11-22 13:01

Social Watch is a network comprised by national coalitions of civil society organizations (known as “Watchers”). The structure of Social Watch has four main bodies: the General Assembly, the Coordinating Committee, the International Secretariat and the national coalitions.

Assembly

Published on Tue, 2009-07-14 12:31

The General Assembly is the Social Watch network’s highest governing body. Policy discussion and medium- to long-term strategic planning happens in its realm, which serves as a decision-making forum. In addition, it is also a space for reinforcing the sense of belonging and strengthening the network’s identity and unity.

The Assembly takes place every two to three years. Up to now General Assemblies took place in Rome 2000, Beirut 2003, Sofia 2006 and Accra 2009. The 5th General Assembly will be held in Philippines in 2011.