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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 a two-step process. First, organizations must check that they are accredited to attend the Summit. Second, to attend the Summit, accredited organizations can register their authorized representatives.

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 IS 13 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.

CHECK YOUR ECOSOC STATUS APPLY FOR SPECIAL ACCREDITATION

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.

Please click below on the category that best describes your organization for more information.

Questions?

Accreditation: @email
Other inquiries: @email