Registration

The Conference is open to representatives of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) associated with the United Nations Department of Public Information (DPI) and those in consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

A maximum of five (5) individuals may be registered per organsation. However, organisations that register at least one (1) person between the ages of 18 and 28 will be allowed to register one (1) additional representative.

The deadline for registration is 31 August 2007 and there will not be any exceptions.

Registration for NGOs associated with DPI

The registration for the Conference is online. There are no paper forms to fill out. 

To register, you may go directly to the registration site at www.un.org/dpi/ngosection and click on the "Conference Registration" link.

Please start your NGOs registration by retrieving your password and login at
www.un.org/dpi/ngosection/password.asp

Registration instructions can be found at www.un.org/dpi/ngosection/Instructions.asp

Registration for NGOs in consultative status with ECOSOC

To register, please fill out the Registration Form and e-mail back to voelkers@un.org.

Once your form has been received, you will be provided with a login and password, which you will need to complete your registration for the Conference.

Note: NGO representatives who are already in possession of a United Nations grounds pass must still register for the Conference.

Registration Hours:
Wednesday, 5 September 7:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, 6 September 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday, 7 September 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

You may also register prior to the Conference, as follows:
Friday, 31 August 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 4 September 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location:
United Nations Visitors’ Entrance
First Avenue at 46th Street
New York, New York, USA

Conference Reception

If you would like to attend the Conference Reception on Wednesday, 5 September 2007, please fill out the Reception Registration Form and send it by mail, along with your check or money order, drawn on a US Bank and made payable to the NGO/DPI Executive Committee:

NGO/DPI Executive Committee
c/o Catherine Moore, Treasurer
1 Wood Road
Great Neck, N 11024-1809

Note: United Nations security regulations are being strictly enforced. Please be aware of the following security measures:

• DPI/NGO Section cannot assist NGO representatives in obtaining U.S. visas. We are also unable to fax confirmation letters to U.S. Embassies.

• Arrangements for travel, visas and accommodations, as well as all expenses incurred, must be entirely provided by the participants or their sponsoring organisation.

• NGO representatives cannot bring bulk packages of information materials or personal luggage into United Nations Headquarters.