51³Ô¹Ï

10-13 December 2024

Gaborone, Botswana

(This conference is postponed)

9 June - 13 June 

Nice, France

30 June - 3 July 2025

Seville, Spain

Greetings to civil society organizations from all over the world, whatever your affiliation. The Civil Society Unit facilitates the exchange of information and develops partnerships with civil society to enhance their interaction with and understanding of the work of the UN. Whether you are here just to look around, planning to become a member of the civil society community at the 51³Ô¹Ï, or searching for the latest information on Civil Society Briefings, welcome!

51³Ô¹Ï is both a participant in, and a witness to, an increasingly global civil society; this dynamic relationship has become substantially more cooperative and productive over time. Partnerships are essential to ensure the continued and appreciating achievements of both the UN and civil society community. Association with the UN Department of Global Communications is one platform for civil society to work together with the UN, gain recognition and access to resources.

The Civil Society Unit of the UN Department of Global Communications holds Briefings on a regular basis on topics on the UN¡¯s agenda that are of interest or relevant to the work of civil society organizations. The Briefings assist civil society organizations with their advocacy efforts on behalf of the UN and offer a unique opportunity to interact and network with representatives of civil society, academia, business communities, and Member States working on similar issues.