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Dear delegates, please find below some useful information to support your participation in conferences :
| Welcome Centre and Accommodation The Welcome Centre for Non-Governmental Organizations and Delegations near the UN in Geneva provides low-cost accommodation (25.- to 35.- CHF) with a work infrastructure (meeting room, Internet access, etc.) and the opportunity to meet other delegates. Priority access is given to non-governmental representatives from developing countries. Mandat International - 31, chemin William Rappard 1293 Bellevue +41 22 959 88 55 admin@mandint.org |
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| Information and orientation A Welcome desk is provided to NGO representatives attending the UN Human Rights Council. From 2009 on, a Welcome and Information Centre will be provided to all delegates at la Pastorale (5 minutes walk from the UN). Mandat International - 106 route de Ferney 1202 Genève +41 22 919 05 20 welcome@mandint.org |
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| Guides, handbooks and manuals Delegate's guide, Guide on international organizations, NGO handbook, etc... |
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| FAQ on attending conferences. | |
| Documentation Centre With over 10'000 reference documents and 250 periodicals. |
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| Database on NGOs and other organizations To ease search and contact with over 10'000 organizations. |
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| Agenda of International conferences | |
| International Legal Search Engine (Human rights, Humanitarian law, etc...) It provide you with an easy access to the international conventions and treaties, as well as to any country obligation, with a direct access to the relevant articles of the conventions. |
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| Geneva International Portal With more than 1'000 useful links related to the international Geneva : NGOs, International organizations, academic resources, Environment, Development, Humanitarian, Health, Human Rights, Intellectual Property, Trade, Labour, etc... |
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| Information platform A network of over 500 organizations accross the World to share information and delvelop partnerships. It includes summaries of key conferences, as well as a volunteers network and projects pool. |
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| Usefull tools | |
| Main websites |
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| Access plans to Valavran | Practical information | ||
| Work infrastructure (meeting rooms, Internet access, etc.) | Schedules | ||