CPD59 General information for NGOs

The fifty-ninth session of the Commission on Population and Development will take place at United Nations Headquarters in New York from 13 to 17 April 2026. The special theme of the session is “Population, technology and research in the context of sustainable development”. 

NGOs that are accredited to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) may designate representatives to attend the annual session. 

Information on online pre-registration for attendance of NGO representatives at the session will be available in early 2026. 

Opportunities for NGOs to address the Commission 

Written statements: Submission of written statements will be open from 31 October 2025 until 1 December 2025. Information is available here.

Information on oral statements – Coming soon 

Information on interactive panels – Coming soon 

Information on side events – Coming soon