NGO CSW70 Forum Report (2026)
The NGO CSW70 Forum was unlike any other. It had many “firsts,” but continued to be a vital convening space for discernment and dialogue for all these topics of discussion. Both the numerous virtual and the in-person parallel events countered the shrinking space for civil society at the UN by providing vital opportunities to confront the urgent global issues of our time. This NGO CSW70 report reflects the challenges of the day, the urgency of the moment, as well as the determination of the many feminists, advocates and leaders to persevere and sustain the global movement for gender equality and women’s rights.
NGO CSW69 Forum Report (2025)
The NGO CSW69 Forum Report commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, celebrating three decades of progress while confronting ongoing inequalities and threats to women’s rights worldwide. Bringing together civil society leaders, advocates, and activists, the Forum created an inclusive and intergenerational space to address urgent issues such as gender equality, civic space, climate justice, peacebuilding, and economic empowerment. This report captures the richness of those conversations and serves as both a reflection on past achievements and a renewed call to collective action, accountability, and mobilization for women and girls everywhere.
NGO CSW68 Forum Report (2024)
We are delighted to present the NGO Committee on the Status of Women, New York Forum Report, providing an overview of civil society’s participation during the 2024 Forum. As this was our first Forum as Co-Chairs of NGO CSW/NY, we anticipated a learning curve, but we also encountered unexpected challenges—such as adapting to a new virtual platform.
NGO CSW67 Forum Report (2023)
We wrapped up our second fully virtual NGO CSW Forum on 25 March exhausted and excited for all the opportunities we created for the global feminist movement. Our challenges became opportunities. Despite some minor glitches and the UN's last-minute decision to open its doors to civil society, we helped gather thousands of advocates and hosted hundreds of events successfully. Download the report to learn about the different aspects of the Forum, the planning process, outcomes, and how we plan to improve future NGO CSW Forums!
NGO CSW66 Forum Report (2022)
We wrapped up our second fully virtual NGO CSW Forum on 25 March exhausted and excited for all the opportunities we created for the global feminist movement. Our challenges became opportunities. Despite some minor glitches and the UN's last-minute decision to open its doors to civil society, we helped gather thousands of advocates and hosted hundreds of events successfully. Download the report to learn about the different aspects of the Forum, the planning process, outcomes, and how we plan to improve future NGO CSW Forums!
NGO CSW65 Virtual Forum Report (2021)
Despite pushbacks, despite a pandemic, and despite all obstacles including global time zones, languages, and tech issues, our first ever virtual NGO CSW Forum was a success! Over 27,000 advocates joined the 700+ events during the Forum, making it one of the largest gatherings of the women’s movement and feminist civil society! Read the NGO CSW65 Forum Report to learn more about the different aspects of the Forum, the planning process, outcomes, and how we plan to improve future Forums!
NGO CSW70 Advocacy Toolkit
Read our NGO CSW70 Advocacy Toolkit which aims to help NGOs, civil society representatives and feminists build their capacity to advocate for their organization, work, and global gender equality at the CSW.
NGO CSW/NY recognizes that the United Nations system can be overwhelming and newcomers may not know where to start, so we’ve created this Advocacy Toolkit to use as a starting point.
NGO CSW69 Advocacy Toolkit
Read our NGO CSW69 Advocacy Toolkit which aims to help NGOs, civil society representatives and feminists build their capacity to advocate for their organization, work, and global gender equality at the CSW.
NGO CSW/NY recognizes that the United Nations system can be overwhelming and newcomers may not know where to start, so we’ve created this Advocacy Toolkit to use as a starting point.
NGO CSW68 Advocacy Toolkit
Read our NGO CSW68 Advocacy Toolkit which aims to help NGOs, civil society representatives and feminists build their capacity to advocate for their organization, work, and global gender equality at the CSW.
NGO CSW/NY recognizes that the United Nations system can be overwhelming and newcomers may not know where to start, so we’ve created this Advocacy Toolkit to use as a starting point.
NGO CSW67 Advocacy Toolkit
Read our NGO CSW67 Advocacy Toolkit which aims to help NGOs, civil society representatives and feminists build their capacity to advocate for their organization, work, and global gender equality at the CSW.
NGO CSW/NY recognizes that the United Nations system can be overwhelming and newcomers may not know where to start, so we’ve created this Advocacy Toolkit to use as a starting point.
Advocacy Guide in Negotiations & Women's Rights
Learn about how to be effective partners in UN negotiations about women’s human rights. Special attention will be paid to using the Swiss mobile application on women’s rights documents. The Advocacy Training Guide includes the Supplement on Beijing + 25.
The Guide is available in the six UN languages.
Youth Advocacy Training Deck
View this deck that came out of the Youth Advocacy Training session from the Youth Preparation Series for NGO CSW67. The deck includes an overview of the CSW and NGO CSW Forum, the UN CSW negotiations process and how to engage in it, and digital advocacy tips and tricks.
Women’s Human Rights Teaching, Learning, and Advocacy Resource
In 2020, a group of volunteers from civil society and higher education came together to prepare a curriculum to support women’s human rights that is grounded in globally recognized agreements. This collection of teaching guides and educational resources is adaptable across contexts to help educators, community organizers, and self-motivated learners gain insight into the challenges and the solutions for women.
