Conference Rooms are located in the basement of the Conference Building. NGO representatives with valid passes will be admitted to the Conference Room area through the doors near the United Nations Bookshop and Post Office in the basement, unless they require the use of elevator. Elevators are located to the left of the Visitor's Lobby, through the glass door by the Guided Tour desk. NGO representatives may attend all open meetings of the Commission. They may also attend informal consultations subject to the agreement of the chairperson of the informal consultations.
Informal consultations are for government delegates only.
NGO representatives wishing to speak in the general debate should notify Amina Adam well in advance. The requests will be brought to the attention of the Secretary of the meeting to include on the speakers' list. The chairperson decides who can speak, based on time available, with governments delegations having priority. NGO representatives are therefore encouraged to prepare joint statements whenever possible. During the panel discussions on the thematic areas, up to five NGO representatives may be called upon to speak.