CPD56 General information for NGOs
ճ fifty-sixth session of the Commission on Population and Development will take place in Conference Room 1 at United Nations Headquarters in New York from 10 to 14 April 2023. The special theme of the session is “Population, education and sustainable development”. &Բ;
NGOs that are accredited to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) may designate representatives to attend the annual session. &Բ;
Pre-registration
On-line pre-registration is now open in Indico. Full information and the registration form are available at .
A maximum of 5 registrations per organization are permitted and must be approved in Indico by the organization’s focal point. The deadline for registration and approval is 27 March 2023. &Բ;
Opportunities for NGOs to address the Commission
Written statements: Submission of written statements closed on 1 December 2022. Information is available here.
Oral statements: To register for an oral statement, sign up at by 27 March 2023
Interactive panels: To express interest in participating in an interactive panel, sign up at by 27 March 2023
Side events: NGOs in consultative status with ECOSOC may organize virtual side events. Please see the full information and deadline here. &Բ;