11 October 2001

To Whom It May Concern:

Recently the NGO Section had been receiving numerous inquiries regarding the association of the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York with the Department of Public Information (DPI). This organization applied for association with DPI in 1991 and was granted association in 1992. By accepting association with DPI, the organization agreed to meet criteria for association, including support and respect of the principles or the Charter of the United Nations and commitment and means to conduct effective information programmes with its constituents and to a broader audience about UN activities.

In October 2001, the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York requested termination of its association with DPI. Following this request, the DPI has made decisions to disassociate the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York as of 9 October 2001.

We appreciate your interest in the work of the United Nations.

Yours sincerely,

Paul Hoeffel
Chief NGO
Section Department of Public Information



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Oh; just in case any Jehovah's Witness might think this sin't the truth, why not contact Paul Hoeffel?

His telephone-line is:

(212) 963-8070.

Address:

Paul Hoeffel
Chief, NGO Section
Department of Public Information
Room S-1070L
United Nations, New York, N.Y.
10017
fax (212)963-6914
phone - (212) 963-8070 or
(212)963-6842