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Second Day: United Nations Secretariat, New York
The proceedings were marked by the same lack of state participation as those of the previous day. They were also marked by a change in procedure with regards to NGO access. The Committee resolved the previous day to permit NGOs with consultative status to address delegates at the formal proceedings following remarks by States. Please see Daily Summary Vol. I, #1 for further information. A total of 9 states, 1 IGO and 5 NGOs took the floor. Approximately 50-75 states were present at the proceedings through the day.
Morning Session
In a statement by Avraham Rabby, the United States Advisor for Economic and Social Affairs, the US expressed the hope that the convention development process would bring about an increased awareness of disability issues, not only in the UN system but also in capitals around the world.
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