** Please note that only NGOs with ECOSOC Status and Accredited NGOs to the Conference of State Parties (COSP) may register via indico for the 17th session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities (COSP17).
** Please be advised it is the responsibility of your organization to approve your registration. Once registered, please reach out to your organization's conference focal point for approval.
If you are already a designated conference focal point in our UNDESA Integrated Civil Society Organizations (iCSO) platform, please click here to view your organization's pending registrations.
Due to space constraints, the numbers of attendees to the COSP17 should be kept to a minimum and should not exceed 10 representatives per organization. Please note that the deadline to register is: 20 May 2024.
The COSP17 will be scheduled to take place at the United Nations Headquarters, New York, from 11 to 13 June 2024.
Theme and sub-themes of the Conference
Overarching theme: Rethinking disability inclusion in the current international juncture and ahead of the Summit of the Future
Sub theme 1: International cooperation to promote technology innovations and transfer for an inclusive future, co-chaired by: Sri Lanka Vice President of the bureau and a civil society representative
Sub theme 2: Persons with disabilities in situations of risk and humanitarian emergencies, co-chaired by: Georgia Vice President of the bureau and a civil society representative
Sub theme 3: Promoting the rights of persons with disabilities to decent work and sustainable livelihood, co-chaired by: Greece Vice President of the bureau and a civil society representative
Further information about the COSP17 is available here: https://bit.ly/un-cosp2024
Registration
Please watch our Indico short videos or view our Indico quick guides on how to register:
- Watch a short video: How can I register for COSP17 on Indico?
- Watch a short video: How to designate yourself as the Conference Focal Point for #COSP17?
- Watch a short video: How to approve your representatives and yourself as a Conference Focal Point in Indico?
For all Participants:
- How to register for COSP - Step by Step Guide (example from COSP15)
- Quick Guide for Indico Participants
For Conference Focal Points:
- Quick Guide for Indico Conference Focal Points
- Getting Started with Indico Conference Focal Points
- Webinar for Conference Focal Points (Archived video: Example of CSW62)
If you have additional questions, please contact socialngo@un.org
Please be advised that the United Nations does not charge fees for participation in the COSP sessions. The United Nations will not pay for any expenses in connection with the participation of NGO representatives in the sessions of COSP. Such arrangements and costs are the exclusive responsibility of participants.
Arrangements for the session may be subject to change at any time in response to the global health situation.
