ADVOCACY

NGO CSW/NY is committed to providing our community with advocacy resources and training to ensure that they are prepared to advocate for their organization or work at the UN, especially at the UN CSW. We also do our own advocacy each year for the UN CSW Zero Draft and outcome document through our Advocacy & Research Group.

REIMAGINING CSW

In 2024, NGO CSW/NY distributed a survey to nearly 50,000 civil society representatives to “collect input, ideas and views on how to transform the CSW to increase its value and potential to accelerate the advancement of gender equality in countries worldwide.” Read the conclusions from our survey data below.

survey findings3 Key Agenda Priorities

92.6%

support including GBV as a recurring agenda item with strategies for its elimination, such as observatories and femicide watches.

91.8%

advocate for a global overview of laws and practices against women and girls.

90.7%

emphasize integrating this agenda as a priority focus in CSW discussions.

favor interactive dialogues with UN leadership

favor interactive dialogues with UN leadership

Regional Representation

  • Europe, Central Asia, and North America
  • Africa
  • Asia Pacific
  • Latin America & Caribbean
  • Arab States/MENA

Age Distribution

  • Over 65 years
  • 50-65 years
  • 40-49 years
  • 30-39 years
  • 18-29 years

Recommendations:

Simplify ECOSOC accreditation for NGOs.


Increase accessibility for persons with disabilities.


Include marginalized groups like refugees, indigenous women, and youth.

OTHER ADVOCACY RESOURCES

Check out these other resources that provide information on advocacy at the UN, CSW, and global gender equality spaces.

CSW68 Advocacy Tool Kit

Advocacy Guide in Negotiations & Women’s Rights

Women’s Human Rights Teaching, Learning, & Advocacy Resource

Become a Commitment Maker for Generation Equality

NGO CSW67 Forum Advocacy Training Recording

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