Civil Society Resource Centre

The Civil Society Resource Centre

The UN Civil Society Resource Centre is a unique space that is accessible for representatives of civil society associated with UN Department of Global Communications. It is an opportunity to learn, meet and network at the United Nations.

You will be able to access the Centre with your grounds pass. If you don't have a grounds pass, please schedule your visit by contacting us at civilsociety[at]un.org, indicating in the subject line: APPOINTMENT.

We encourage you to stop by, say hello, explore the space, and visit us whenever you need assistance or information. We look forward to welcoming you to the Civil Society Resource Centre!

 

Address

801 First Avenue, UNITAR Building, 2nd Floor, New York, NY, 10017, USA

Hours 

          *CLOSED

Tuesdays: 13:00 – 16:00

Wednesdays: 13:00 – 16:00

Thursdays: 13:00 – 16:00

* Closed during the UN General Assembly High-Level period from 18 September to 5 October. We will reopen on 6 October. 

 

 


Resource Centre Facilities:

  • An information area with publications, and other printed material on the work of the UN and its Specialized Agencies, Funds and Programmes
  • Networking space
  • Conference room
  • Flyers and bulletins about events of the Civil Society Unit
  • Civil Society Chat Series (coming soon)
  • Assistance with the process to submit reports and obtain grounds passes for UNHQ in New York for representatives of civil society organizations formally associated with Department of Global Communications
  • Computer access and free WI-FI
  • Tickets to formal UN sessions and special events (see Civil Society Announcements for registration requirements)