From finding your way around Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Headquarters to navigating the work of the General Assembly, the Delegates Handbook is designed to be a practical companion for delegates throughout the session. Updated at the start of every session, the Handbook brings together essential information in one convenient resource.
It covers a wide range of topics, including accreditation procedures, protocol and security arrangements, meeting and conference services, documentation, facilities and services for delegations, and the organization and work of the General Assembly and its Main Committees.
Since the publication of its first edition in 1952, the Delegates Handbook has come a long way in terms of content and format and is available online only. While early diplomats carried a physical booklet among their mountainous documents, today¡¯s digital-only format ensures key guidance is just a bookmark, or a quick tap on a smartphone away.
Whether you are a newly arrived delegate getting acquainted with the ins and outs of Headquarters, an experienced diplomat seeking a quick reference or refresher, or a Secretariat colleague supporting the work of the Assembly, the Delegates Handbook is designed to help you locate key information quickly and efficiently. Help is truly at your fingertips!
The Delegates Handbook complements several other essential resources used by delegates and staff, including the , (an official Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ knowledge hub and data gateway), an information note for delegations (), and the e-deleGATE portal (a password-protected platform for delegations).
Together, these resources provide guidance on meetings, speakers¡¯ lists, elections, documentation, protocol matters and delegate services.
As the General Assembly continues to evolve and the way delegates work continues to change, so does the Delegates Handbook¡ª remaining a practical, accessible guide to the people, places, procedures, and services that support the work of the Assembly and help ensure the smooth conduct of its sessions.
Continuing the multi-decade tradition, the is now available in all six official languages on the General Assembly and the Protocol and Liaison Service websites.
