Today, Jehovah's Witnesses maintain a formal association with the UN through their NGO status. They continue to participate in various UN forums, including the Human Rights Council, the Commission on Social Development, and the Committee on Economic and Social Development.
However, some have raised concerns about Jehovah's Witnesses' accreditation with the UN. For example, the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has expressed concerns about the denomination's handling of child abuse cases and its restrictions on individual conscience. including the Human Rights Council
The organization later explained they applied primarily to gain access to the UN Library the Commission on Social Development