Complementary Information

Visits

Participants had the opportunity to visit the following international organizations:

• International Labour Office (ILO) with presentation of the Minimum Labour Standards
• World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
• International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
• United Nations Office in Geneva (UN)
• European Centre for Nuclear Research (CERN), a civil organization, which created the WEB

Cultural Activities and Civil Society Village

Several cultural and social activities were provided, with the intention of creating links among the participants, as well as with the local population. Events were opened to the public and free. The program of the Civil Society Village was designed to reflect the rich cultural diversity of the world, as well as the importance of culture for civil society and international cooperation.

Support provided

Part of the Forum budget was allocated to fund participants from developing countries. The registration fee was waived for over 200 delegates from developing countries, and was reduced for many other participants. Support was provided (per diems, flight tickets and/or accommodation) to 73 participants, and it was attributed according to various criteria that included geographical, thematic and gender balance.

All the participants received information on budget accommodations that included several hotels with preferential rates. We also provided budget accommodations through the Welcome Centre for Non-Governmental Organizations and Delegations and by opening a civil protection shelter.

Voluntary contributions

All the panellists spoke on a voluntary basis. The Forum relied on a wide range of voluntary contributions, including many long-term and short-term volunteers, about 300 panellists from 200 organizations and those who organized the training sessions or provided infrastructure, etc. We wish to thank all those who contributed to the Forum.