28. Jun again raised the issue of discriminatory policies against Kosovo Serbs at the UN, this time at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. At a townhall planning session for the 68th United Nations Civil Society Conference, 28. Jun's Masha Calic stated that the "pending humanitarian catastrophe in Kosovo should be a focal point at next year's conference". This is the third time in as many weeks that 28. Jun has addressed the UN about the situation in Kosovo. The organization's Special Consultative Status with the ECOSOC <http://clicks.fan-direct.com/l.php?cid=1496442&sid=286207706&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DjA5geqXQ9I8> allows it to provide expert analysis and help monitor and implement international agreements.
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