Our Services
Â鶹´«Ã½ Non-Governmental Liaison Service (NGLS) facilitates engagement between civil society organizations and the United Nations. Our services help civil society organizations (CSOs), including non-governmental organizations (NGOs), academic institutions, and the private sector, to engage with the UN through:
Ad-hoc Special Accreditation
Ad-hoc Special Accreditation is an opportunity, provided by UN Member States through a resolution, for civil society organizations (CSOs) NOT in Consultative Status with ECOSOC to participate in UN high-level meetings and conferences. Based on the specific language of each resolution, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), academia, and the private sector may apply to be considered for participation in a mandated event. Accreditation, if granted, is specific to the event for which it was received.
NGLS supports the UN Member States by leading the application process for Ad-hoc Special Accreditation. NGLS receives and reviews applications to the accreditation process through the .
To obtain ad-hoc special accreditation, organizations must meet specific criteria and submit the following required documents:
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Proof of Legal Status
A document issued by a federal/national government demonstrating proof of legal status in your organization¡¯s headquarters¡¯ country.
Example of proof of legal status:
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Proof of incorporation
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501 (c)(3) filing status (US entities)
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Certificate of registry
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Expression of Interest Letter
A letter on official letterhead signed by the Head of the Organization requesting special accreditation to the event.
Please find a sample .
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Activities Report
A list of recent activities that your organization has undertaken, aligned to the event theme.
Based on the specific modalities of an event, additional materials may be required at the time of application.
Application Review Process
Once your organization submits an application for ad-hoc special accreditation, NGLS reviews the materials to determine whether the criteria have been met. Eligible applications are then forwarded to the Office of the President of the General Assembly (OPGA), which circulates the list of recommended organizations to UN Member States for their consideration. After this review process, NGLS will inform applicants of the outcome of their application.
Registration
Once accredited, organizations may register for specific UN meetings and events through . Each representative of an accredited organization must submit their own individual registration to be eligible to attend an event.
Please note:
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Each representative must create a personal Indico account
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Registration must be completed individually.
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Registration deadlines, as well as the maximum number of representatives allowed per organization, are strictly enforced.
VISA Information for UN Event Participants
If you require a visa to travel to the country where a UN event is taking place, please be aware that participants are responsible for obtaining their own visas. A host country may request that you include the approval letter for your UN event registration as a supporting document. Please note that beyond providing approval letters for UN event registration, the United Nations does not assist with visa applications. Kindly refer to the Embassy or Consulate website for each host country for information specific to your travel circumstances.