What benefits do civil society organizations receive from registration to the OAS?
According to CP/RES. 840 and CP/RES. 759, registered civil society organizations are able to: • Request and comment on draft General Assembly resolutions. • Receive a copy of the resolutions adopted at the General Assembly. • Comment on, and assist in the implementation of General Assembly resolutions. • Receive special identification during General Assembly sessions and other specialized conferences organized in the OAS framework. • Gain access to virtual consultations on issues and initiatives promoted by the OAS. • Gain access to a restricted access website at the OAS Internet site which will include direct contact information, draft resolutions, and a message board to promote exchange of views. • Help organize and pick the theme of an annual meeting, to be held within the Permanent Council, on a matter of special interest to registered civil society organizations. • Observe public meetings of the Permanent Council, CIDI, and their subsidiary bodies. • Attend closed meetings of the
