External Resources World Summits and Conferences
- The U.N. Non-Governmental Liaison Service (NLGS) provides information about the United Nations and U.N. summits. The NLGS office helps NGOs and others learn how to enter and participate in the summit process, including implementation and follow-up activities. NLGS often provides orientation sessions prior to PrepComs. It contains useful logistical and strategic information on how NGOs can prepare for any summit.
- Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) provides listings of past and upcoming U.N conferences and General Assembly special sessions site and provides a section on NGO participation, with directions on how to obtain consultative status.
- Non-Governmental Organizations Section of the U.N.'s Department of Public Information (DPI) also offers programs and information for NGOs, including briefings, orientations, and an annual conference.
- Conference of Non- Governmental Organizations in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CONGO) - supports participation by civil society organizations in U.N. summits is the.
- Biennial International AIDS Conferences and related meetings, see the website of the International AIDS Society.
- World Social Forum - how it is organized, and how to participate.
- The major multilateral financial institutions offer some information on upcoming meetings. See the websites of the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and the World Trade Organization.
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