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How to Participate in the Second World Summit for Social Development
Participation in the Second World Summit for Social Development is guided by General Assembly resolution 78/318.
Participation requires the following steps: First, organizations must check that they are accredited to attend the Summit. Second, to attend the Summit, accredited organizations can register their authorized representatives. Third, the host country requires Summit participants to register via a designated online portal.
Please note that accreditation to other United Nations summits and conferences (e.g., COP, FFD4) does NOT transfer to the World Social Summit.
THE DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR SPECIAL ACCREDITATION has been extended to 20 JUNE 2025. APPLY HERE.
- STEP 1: ACCREDITATION
Accreditation is the official process that allows institutions to become eligible to register for and participate in the Summit.
The following categories of organization are automatically accredited to participate in the Summit:
- Member States
- Members of the United Nations specialized agencies
- Observers of the General Assembly
- The United Nations system, including the funds, programmes, specialized agencies and regional commissions, as well as international financial institutions
- Non-governmental organizations in consultative status with ECOSOC
Organizations that do not fall into one of the categories above must apply for special accreditation, including NGOs and other civil society organizations that dot not have consultative status with ECOSOC, academia, private sector, and foundations.
All participants must be associated with an accredited organization and registered by their organization to attend. Accredited organizations will be able to register their authorized representatives once registration goes live in August.
Click here for more information on special accreditation or click the link below to apply.
- STEP 2: REGISTRATION
Registration is the process that allows accredited organizations to register individuals as their authorized representatives to the Summit. Note that registration procedures and timelines vary depending on the category of organization. Registration for the Summit is expected to go live in August/September 2025.
Please click below on the category that best describes your organization for more information.
- STEP 3: HOST COUNTRY REQUIREMENTS
All attendees of the Summit must register with the Host Country and have a valid Hayya Entry Permit.
Information on host country requirements, including visa and other entry permits, will be available on the Summit website in due course, and will also be included in confirmation emails sent to all participants following a successful registration with the United Nations.
Official Government Delegations
Following the registration with the United Nations, the designated focal point must email delegations@gm.gov.qa to begin the Host Country registration process with Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
This focal point will be responsible for submitting details for all delegation members to register all members of the delegation.
The dedicated guest management team of the Host Country will assist the focal point with submitting Hayya Entry Permit documentation and coordinating hotel and transport arrangements.
It is important that Permanent Missions coordinate with their embassies in Qatar to ensure all members of the Delegation are fully registered in advance.
Participants & delegates
Participants that are not part of the official government delegations will receive a confirmation email containing a unique registration code following registration through the United Nations. This code will be required when applying for a Hayya Entry Permit via a designated online portal. Each individual must apply independently.
Media
Media attending the Summit must register with the United Nations and then apply for a Hayya Entry Permit through the Hayya Media Portal (HMP). The portal will guide all media guests through uploading documents and, if needed, applying for equipment clearance or filming permits.
This process ensures entry into Qatar, equipment clearance and filming permissions. Early submission is strongly encouraged.
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