February 18. On this date in 1970, the Universal House of Justice sent a letter to all National Spiritual Assemblies announcing the Bahá'í International Community's attainment of consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council, noting "devoted support Bahá'í communities throughout world finally rewarded."

The room of the United Nations Economic and Social Council. UN headquarters, New York City, New York, U.S.

February 18. On this date in 1970, the Universal House of Justice sent a letter to all National Spiritual Assemblies announcing the Bahá'í International Community's attainment of consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council, noting "devoted support Bahá'í communities throughout world finally rewarded."

Attainment of Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council
18 February 1970
To: All National Spiritual Assemblies
Dear Bahá'í Friends,
We share with you the text of a cable sent today to the National Spiritual Assembly of the United States for publication in "Bahá'í News":
Joyfully announce Bahá'í world attainment consultative status United Nations Economic and Social Council thereby fulfilling long cherished hope beloved Guardian and World Center goal Nine Year Plan. Sustained persistent efforts more than twenty years accredited representatives Bahá'í International Community United Nations devoted support Bahá'í communities throughout world finally rewarded. Significant achievement adds prestige influence recognition ever advancing Faith Bahá'u'lláh. Offering prayers gratitude Holy Shrines.
(Signed) Universal House of Justice.
With loving Bahá'í greetings,
The Universal House of Justice