CSW61
The UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) turns the focus of the United Nations to Women’s Economic Empowerment in the Changing World of Work. At the same time, civil society is given the opportunity to participate in the NGO CSW Forum, organized by NGO CSW/NY. Parallel to the UN activities, the NGO CSW Forum gives activists from around the world the opportunity to discuss the theme, network, share strategies/good practices, and lobby governments to implement resolutions and treaties. The NGO CSW Forum includes a Consultation Day, Reception (including the announcement of the annual Woman of Distinction Award), Parallel Events, Rally, and 45th Anniversary Celebration.
NGO CSW Forum Info
NGO CSW61 Forum Schedule of Events
Parallel Events Schedule, NGO CSW/NY Sponsored Events Schedule and Chair's Welcoming Message
CSW61 Outcome Document
The principal output of the Commission on the Status of Women is the agreed conclusions on priority themes set for each year.
NGO CSW/NY Sponsored Events
Consultation Day, Reception (including the announcement of the annual Woman of Distinction Award), Parallel Events, Rally, and 45th Anniversary Celebration
Advocacy Training in Negotiations and Women’s Human Rights
Participants will learn about how to be effective partners in UN negotiations about women’s human rights.
Cities for CEDAW
Cities for CEDAW is the US campaign to protect the human rights of women and girls by promoting the adoption of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) as a municipal ordinance. The target
