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53rd session of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR): Accreditation

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The UPR Working Group will hold its 53rd session from 2 to 13 November 2026 in the Assembly Hall, located in Building A of the Palais des Nations, United Nations Office at Geneva, Switzerland (https://www.ungeneva.org/en/meetings-events/rooms/assembly-hall).

Accreditation and issuance of badges for all delegates wishing to attend the session

Requests for accreditation should be made online through the platform below to the Secretariat of the Universal Periodic Review as from 14 September 2026. Please allow three working days for your request to be processed.

Online request for accreditation: https://indico.un.org/event/1018622/

Representatives in possession of a grounds pass issued by the Security and Safety Section of the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) or United Nations Headquarters in New York (UNHQ) will have unrestricted access to conference rooms. However, they are also requested to register through the online platform.

Representatives without a UNOG or UNHQ identification badge should apply through the online platform, and upon presentation of identification and a copy of the confirmation email/e-ticket, a photo-badge valid for the session will be issued.

The Pass and ID office is located at the Pregny Pavilion and operates from 8 a.m. to 4:45 pm. The Peace Gate (adjacent to Place des Nations) will now be reserved for access by holders of long-term badges, including staff members, who are not subject to security screening. Additional information on access and circulation routes can be found here: Practical Information | The United Nations Office at Geneva

Please Note: When there is a large number of persons seeking to participate in a session, the Secretariat may limit the number of accredited participants.

Click here for the Accessibility guide to the Human Rights Council and the UPR Working Group for persons with disabilities.

Access to the public gallery

A limited number of seats in the public gallery are available for persons wishing to observe the proceedings of the UPR Working Group without being accredited as participants (i.e. students, and academics). Access to the public gallery will be granted to individuals or groups depending on the availability of seating and other circumstances.

Individuals or groups who wish to observe the proceedings through the public gallery are required to register on the online platform.

Please allow three working days for your request to be processed. Please also provide the following details during your registration:

  • Date(s) of the visit;
  • Purpose of your visit to the UPR Working Group.

For Access to the Palais des Nations: Homepage | The United Nations Office at Geneva

For NGO contribution and participation in the UPR, please see: https://www.ohchr.org/en/hr-bodies/upr/ngos-nhris 

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