Comisión Interamericana De Mujeres

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INTER-AMERICAN COMMISSION OF WOMEN

THIRTY-FIFTH ASSEMBLY OF DELEGATES OEA/Ser.L/II.2.35

November 3 to 5, 2010 CIM/doc.4/10

Mexico, D.F., Mexico 29 September 2010

Original: Spanish

INFORMATION BULLETIN

1.  Place and date

The Thirty-fifth Assembly of Delegates of the Inter-American Commission of Women (CIM) will be held in Mexico City from November 3 to 5, 2010. The sessions will take place in the conference area of the Secretariat of Foreign Affairs (SRE), at Avenida Juárez No. 20, Colonia Centro, CP 06010, Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City.

The inaugural session will be held on Wednesday, November 3, 2010, starting at 10:00 a.m., in the José María Morelos y Pavón Room, on the first floor of the Secretariat. Sessions of the working committees and informal meetings will also be held at this venue.

A program and detailed information will be provided during the registration of accredited participants. Lunches will be provided to all accredited participants during the Thirty-fifth Assembly of Delegates of the CIM by the National Institute of Women (INMUJERES).

2. Logistical coordination offices in Mexico

Secretariat of Foreign Affairs (SRE)

Minister Norma Angélica Contreras Félix

Director of Women’s International Affairs, General Directorate of Human Rights and Democracy

Avenida Juárez #20, Colonia Centro, CP 06010, Cuauhtémoc

Mexico City

Telephone: (52) 55-3686-5627

Fax: (52) 55-3686-5619

E-mail:

National Institute of Women (INMUJERES)

Mr. Miguel Favio González Centeno

Assistant Director of Events, General Directorate of Administration and Finance

Insurgentes Sur #1862, Colonia Florida, C.P. 01030, Álvaro Obregón

Mexico City

Telephone: (52) 55-5322-4200, ext. 6116

Fax: (52) 55-5322-6041

E-mail:

3. Accommodations

INMUJERES will cover the cost of one double room with breakfast for two for each delegation. The room will be assigned to the principal delegate, who, should she see fit, may share it with one other person from her delegation. The room will be at the Hotel Hilton, for arrival on November 2 and departure on November 6, 2010. Kindly advise the logistics coordinator at INMUJERES (Miguel Favio González Centeno) if you will be availing yourself of this courtesy and submit the completed Hotel Reservation form (Annex III). The room fee will not include the cost of telephone calls, additional meals (lunches, dinners, room service), or services other than those expressly indicated.

INMUJERES and the Secretariat of Foreign Affairs will arrange for special rates at hotels near the event venue for the participating delegations. Each delegation will be responsible for placing its room reservation(s) directly with the hotel in accordance with the information provided in the following table. For these rooms it will not be necessary to complete the Hotel Reservation form (Annex III).

Rates on the European plan (without meals) subject to availability.

4. Air transportation

It is recommended that participants place their round-trip flight reservations as early as possible and directly with the airlines or their travel agencies. International flights to and from Mexico City arrive at and depart from Benito Juárez International Airport.

Various airlines operate direct routes to the Mexico City international airport, including Aeroméxico, AVIATECA, Air France, American Airlines, Lan Chile, Lan Perú, Taca Varig, United Airlines, Delta Airlines, Cubana de Aviación, and Continental Airlines, among others.

5. Mexican entry and exit requirements

Participants who need visas should request them, as appropriate, at the Mexican embassies or consulates in their countries or places of residence. A list providing information on visas required for entry into Mexico is attached (see Annex I).

The unified international airport fee is 197 pesos for international flights (approximately US$15.50). Some flights already include this fee in the fare, so it will not be necessary to pay it upon arrival.

6. Transfer from airport to hotel

Delegations are advised to use the taxi services of the Mexico City international airport exclusively. They have posts in the following locations:

·  Terminal 1: National flights: Lounge A, roadway outside Lounge A and national baggage claim. International flights: Lounge E2, Lounge E3, and Gate 10.

·  Terminal 2: National flights: Lounge D. International flights: Lounge E and Gate 4.

The distance from the international airport to the city center is 15 kilometers, The trip takes approximately 45 minutes and costs roughly 170.00 Mexican pesos (about US$13.00).

7. Accreditation and registration of participants

Kindly submit the registration form (Annex II) and appropriate credentials to the Inter-American Commission of Women (CIM) no later than October 15, 2010, to facilitate registration procedures. All other correspondence related to the Assembly of Delegates of the CIM may be sent to the following address:

Permanent Secretariat of the CIM

1889 F Street, N.W. #350

Washington, D.C. 20006

Phone: (202) 458-6084

Phone: (202) 458-6066

Fax: (202) 458-6094

E-mail:

C.c.p.

Delegations will be asked to present a copy of their credentials upon registration in the conference area of the SRE (first floor) in order to receive their identification badges, which, for security reasons, will be required at all sessions.

8. Working languages and documents

Simultaneous interpretation into the official languages of the Organization of American States–English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish–will be provided at the plenary work sessions. In addition, the General Committee meeting room will have simultaneous interpretation into Spanish and English.

9. Communications

The SRE will provide a Delegates’ Lounge equipped with computers with Internet access and telephones will be available for local calls. International calls must be placed from the hotel rooms and each participant must pay the corresponding costs before departure.

10. Monetary currency

The Mexican monetary unit is the peso. On September 27, 2010, the exchange rate was $12.64 pesos per United States dollar. Credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, or American Express) are accepted at most hotels and businesses. Automatic teller machines are available around the clock at the Hotel Hilton and at banks and shopping centers.

11. Weather

In November the average low temperature in Mexico City is 8ºC (47º F); the average high is 22ºC (72ºF).

12. Local time

Mexico City time is GMT-5.

13. Electrical standard

Electrical current operates at 110 volts AC, 60Hz.

14. Medical services

Medical assistance will be available in the conference area of the SRE (third floor) during meeting hours. Any major medical expense will be borne by the patient. Participants are asked to bear in mind that, should they see fit, they may purchase travel insurance to cover any contingency connected with accidents, illness, civil liability for damage to third parties, temporary or permanent incapacity, or death which might arise during their trip to or stay in Mexico. The Government of Mexico shall assume no liability for such risks.

15. Security

As a basic precaution, hiring taxis on the street and wearing flashy jewelry must be avoided at all times. Delegates who wish to remain in Mexico City over the weekend are advised to use taxis de sitio (called by the hotel) or radio taxis (called by telephone).

§  Servitaxis: 55 16 60 20/ 3626 9800

§  Taximex: 9171 8898

§  Servi-Taxi: 52 71 25 60

16. Taxes

All purchases in Mexico, except for medications and staple goods, are subject to a 16% value added tax (IVA).

17. Tipping

Tips are not always included in restaurant bills. It is customary to tip between 10% and 15% of the overall cost of food and drink, depending on the level of service.

Business hours: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; businesses do not close for lunch.

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ANEXO I / ANNEX I

XXXV Assembly of Delegates of the Inter-American Commission of Women/

XXXV Asamblea de Delegadas de la Comisión Interamericana de Mujeres

November 3-5, 2010

Mexico City, Mexico

Diplomatic or official passport

Nationality

*Visa not required. Consular stamp on immigration form (FMT) required.

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ANEXO II / ANNEX II

XXXV Assembly of Delegates of the Inter-American Commission of Women/

XXXV Asamblea de Delegadas de la Comisión Interamericana de Mujeres

November 3-5, 2010

Mexico City, Mexico

REGISTRATION FORM / FORMULARIO DE INSCRIPCIÓN

Favor enviar el formulario de inscripción a la atención de la Secretaría Permanente de la CIM, al e-mail: , con copia a , a la brevedad posible.