Registration Instructions

The Conference is open to representatives of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) associated with the United Nations Department of Public Information (DPI), those in consultative status with the United Nations through the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and those working with UNESCO and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR).

A maximum of three (3) individuals may be registered per organization. Organizations that register at least one (1) person under 30 years of age will be allowed one (1) additional representative.

The deadline for registration is 1 August 2008. No registration requests will be accepted after this date.

Registration for NGOs associated with DPI

• The registration site for the Conference is located at www.un.org/dpi/ngosection.
  
  
• Please click on the red "Conference Registration" button located on the right hand side of the page.
  
  
• Begin your registration by retrieving your password and login; continue by following the instructions on each subsequent page.
  
  
• Once you have completed the registration, you can print confirmation letters for your participants. Please click on the "Confirmation Letter" button under the name of each individual.
  
  

Registration for NGOs in consultative status with ECOSOC and those working with UNESCO and OHCHR

• The registration site for the Conference is located at www.un.org/dpi/ngosection.
  
  
• Please click on the green "Conference Registration" button located on the right hand side of the page.
  
  
• You will be linked to a Conference Registration Form which you need to fill out and return to the e-mail address provided at the bottom of the form.
  
  
• A confirmation letter will be sent to you via e-mail upon receipt of this form.
  
  

Registration in Paris

Upon arrival at UNESCO Headquarters, you will be required to present your confirmation letter, together with the ID indicated in the letter, in order to participate in the Conference. You will be issued a grounds pass, which must be worn visibly for the duration of the Conference. Note: NGO representatives who are already in possession of a United Nations or UNESCO grounds pass must still register for the Conference.

Registration Hours:
Wednesday, 3 September 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, 4 September 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Friday, 5 September 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

You may also register prior to the Conference, as follows:
Monday, 1 September 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 2 September 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Location:
UNESCO Headquarters
125 Avenue de Suffren
75007 Paris 07
France
Note: The closest metros to 125 Avenue de Suffren are Metro N° 10 (Segur station), Metro N° 6 (Cambronne station) and Metro N° 8 (Ecole Militaire or La Motte Piquet stations).