Common questions
Before you apply to host.
Quick answers on eligibility, cost, timing, and where Parallel Events happen. The full FAQ covers registration, equipment, the Reception, and UN passes.
Read the full FAQWho can host a Parallel Event? Do NGOs have to be ECOSOC accredited or have UN Special Consultative Status?
Any global NGO can apply to host an NGO CSW71 Parallel Event as long as the proposed event is relevant to the CSW71 theme. Your organization does not have to be ECOSOC accredited or have UN Special Consultative Status.
Is it free to attend the NGO CSW71 Forum?
Yes. All NGO CSW71 Parallel Events are completely free and open to the public. However, the Reception event hosted by NGO CSW/NY is a ticketed event.
How do I organize a Parallel Event?
To host a Parallel Event through NGO CSW/NY, you must submit an official application through our website and pay an application fee based on the size of the room you require. Applications open in November 2026 for members and December 2026 for non-members.
What is the length of each Parallel Event?
Each group will have 90 minutes for their event. In addition to the 90 minutes, the organizing group will be given 15 minutes to set up the room before the event and 15 minutes to vacate the room after the event. Non-compliant organizers may be banned from any future NGO CSW Forum participation.
Can I choose the time slot for my Parallel Event?
No. Due to the high volume of requests, we regret that it is not possible to allow event organizers to choose their time slot.
Will NGO CSW/NY provide visa letters?
No. NGO CSW/NY cannot provide visa letters to any individual or organization.
Where will the NGO CSW Forum Parallel Events be held?
NGO CSW71 Parallel Events are held outside of the United Nations Headquarters in New York at the following locations:
- Church Center for the United Nations
777 UN Plaza
New York, NY 10017 - The Salvation Army International Social Justice Commission
221 E 52nd Street
New York, NY 10022
What is the difference between NGO CSW71 Forum Parallel Events and UN Side Events?
NGO CSW Forum Parallel Events are hosted in locations outside of the United Nations Headquarters. They can be hosted by global organizations that are not ECOSOC accredited, and they are completely open to the public.
UN Side Events are held inside the UN Headquarters, where UN grounds passes and/or RSVPs are required to access the events. Side Events are hosted by member states and ECOSOC-accredited organizations.