This page is background information, last updated in May 2002 and still available for reference. For the latest on the Special Session on Children, please go to the Special Session index.

Information for NGOs

Frequently Asked Questions

Last year, I pre-registered for the September 2001 event. What should I do to attend now?

All accredited NGOs will receive an invitation letter with a new pre-registration form. Complete the form and submit it by fax. A confirmation letter will then be sent to you by fax.

Must the representatives be the same people named last year?

No. Use the new pre-registration form to indicate the name of all four representatives.

Can all 4 representatives from my NGO be present at the official sessions at the same time?

No. Due to space and security concerns, only two non-transferrable passes that allow access to the official sessions will be issued per organization. Each NGO is responsible for ensuring that the passes are rotated equitably among their four representatives. Young people and their chaperones are counted as part of the four-member delegation.

Have new supporting events been organized?

No new NGO supporting events will be organized. The NGO Steering Group will send re-confirmation letters to NGOs that were confirmed for September 2001 supporting events. New dates will be indicated.

Where can I get official documents on the Special Session?

All official documents including a programme of the Special Session are posted on the UNICEF website. http://www.unicef.org/specialsession/documentation/

A programme of supporting events will also be available closer to the dates of the session on this website. Hard copies of all documents are available at UNICEF House, 3 U.N. Plaza, Room 222-2

Where can I get a copy of the latest version of the outcome document?

The latest draft of the outcome document issued by the UN is available on the UNICEF web. http://www.unicef.org/specialsession/documentation/

The document was discussed at informal sessions during the 3rd PrepCom and negotiations will continue from 29 April to 2 May. When the document is finalized, it will become available on the UNICEF web.

My organization would like to attend the Special Session. Can we still apply for accreditation?

The process of approval of NGO accreditation was open from January to October 2000, allowing for appropriate information and preparation. This process has now been closed.