** Please note that only NGOs with ECOSOC Status and Accredited NGOs to the Conference of State Parties (COSP) may register via indico for the 19th session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities (COSP19).
** Please be advised it is the responsibility of your organization to approve your registration. Once registered, please reach out to your organization's conference focal point for approval.
If you are already a designated conference focal point in our UNDESA Integrated Civil Society Organizations (iCSO) platform, please click here to view your organization's pending registrations.
Due to space constraints, the numbers of attendees to the COSP19 should be kept to a minimum and should not exceed 10 representatives per organization. Please note that the deadline to register is: 8 May 2026.
COSP19 will take place at the United Nations Headquarters, New York, from 9 to 11 June 2026. The opening meeting on 9 June will be held in the General Assembly Hall. Meetings on 10 and 11 June will take place in Conference Room 4.
Theme and sub-themes of the Conference
Overarching theme: CRPD at 20: celebrating and consolidating achievements and shaping the next phase of implementation in a changing world
Sub theme 1: Creating a world free from exploitation, violence and abuse for all persons with disabilities
Sub theme 2: Resilient societies: strengthening care and support systems to ensure the empowerment, autonomy and independence of all persons with disabilities
Sub theme 3: From participation to representation: enhancing accessible civic engagement, leadership and advocacy in political and public life
Further information about the COSP19 is available here: https://social.desa.un.org/cosp/19th-session
Registration
Please watch our Indico short videos or view our Indico quick guides on how to register:
- Watch a short video: How can I register for COSP on Indico? (Example from COSP17)
- Watch a short video: How to designate yourself as the Conference Focal Point for COSP? (Example from COSP17)
- Watch a short video: How to approve your representatives and yourself as a Conference Focal Point in Indico? (Example from COSP17)
For all Participants:
- How to register for COSP - Step by Step Guide (example from COSP15)
- Quick Guide for Indico Participants
For Conference Focal Points:
- Quick Guide for Indico Conference Focal Points
- Getting Started with Indico Conference Focal Points
- Webinar for Conference Focal Points (Archived video: Example of CSW62)
If you have additional questions, please contact socialngo@un.org
Please be advised that the United Nations does not charge fees for participation in the COSP sessions. The United Nations will not pay for any expenses in connection with the participation of NGO representatives in the sessions of COSP. Such arrangements and costs are the exclusive responsibility of participants.
