Mark your calendars! The NGO CSW67 Forum will take place from 5 to 17 March 2023.
The format of the NGO CSW67 Forum will be hybrid (both virtual and in-person). Check our website periodically for more information about the NGO CSW67 Forum and UN CSW67.
CSW67 Priority Theme
Innovation and technological change, and education in the digital age for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls
CSW67 Review Theme
Challenges and opportunities in achieving gender equality and the empowerment of rural women and girls
Important Dates for NGO CSW67
Open Forum on CSW67: 16 November
NGO CSW67 Forum registration opens: 18 November
Virtual & In-Person Parallel Event application deadline: 2 December
Virtual Portal opens: 5 December
Exhibit Booth & Handbook Ad application deadline: 27 February 2023
Open Forum on CSW67
Date: Wednesday, 16 November 2022 Time: 9 – 10:30am EST [Find your timezone]
This event will introduce the CSW67 priority and review themes as well as provide an overview of the CSW process for those in civil society who are new/interested but are not necessarily familiar with the inner workings of CSW and the NGO CSW Forum. Join us to become familiar with the CSW and NGO CSW Forum processes, and better understand how to prepare for a meaningful experience at the CSW67.
Apply for a virtual or in-person Parallel Event!
Applications for virtual and in-person Parallel Events during the NGO CSW67 Forum are open!
One of the key components of the NGO CSW Forum is the Parallel Events. Each year, we invite civil society organizations (CSOs) around the globe to apply to host a Parallel Event, regardless of their ECOSOC status. These events are totally organized by the host organization and address the UN CSW priority and/or review theme in some way. The deadline to apply is Friday, 2 December. Late applications will not be accepted.
Promote your organization on the NGO CSW67 Virtual Portal!
Apply for a virtual Exhibit Booth and/or Handbook Ad to promote your organization or Parallel Event and engage with NGO CSW67 Forum attendees on our Virtual Portal.
Hosting a virtual Exhibit Booth or Handbook Ad is a great way to promote your organization, group, or campaign and/or your Parallel Event at the NGO CSW67 Forum. The format and features of Exhibit Booths and Handbook Ads are different from past years due to our new and improved Portal! Be sure to read all the details carefully before submitting your application.
The deadline to apply for both is Friday, 27 February.
Registration NGOs that are accredited to and in good standing with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) may now register their representatives for the UN CSW67 in March 2023.Registration for CSW67 will be open until 27 January 2023. You may find the link to register here. Please be advised you must have, or create an Indico account in order to register. Once you have registered, please contact your organization’s designated focal point for approval.
Please note that UN CSW67 is open to ECOSOC-accredited organizations only. However, the NGO CSW67 Forum is open to all regardless of ECOSOC status. Registration for the NGO CSW67 Forum will open in November.
UN CSW67 registration is managed by UN Women. For questions or concerns regarding UN CSW67 registration, contact UN Women at csw@unwomen.org.
Expert Group Meeting
UN Women convened a virtual expert group meeting (EGM) on the CSW67 priority theme on 10-13 October 2022.
Follow-Up | Women, Life, Freedom: Global Implications of the Women-Led Uprising in Iran
Watch the recording of our event addressing the situation in Iran and its global implications. We were joined by a panel of Iranian women who offered an analysis of the uprising in Iran, followed by another panel of women active in the women’s movements across different regions who discussed the global implications of this women-led uprising. The event showcased how feminists from around the world are working together to build global solidarity in their advocacy for structural change.
This is a critical moment for leaders in the international community to vocally and unequivocally demonstrate their support for women’s rights by standing in solidarity with Iranian women and girls. Sign this petition to remove the IRI from the UN Commission for the Status of Women: womanlifefreedom.today.
Watch the recording of our October Monthly Meeting with an expert roundtable about the work and efforts made to bridge the digital divide through technological innovation and increased educational and financial learning that empower women and girls. See the full program with speakers’ bios.
NGO CSW/NY on PGA’s Advisory Board on Gender Equality
We’re excited to have our own Chair, Houry Geudelekian, as part of the President of the General Assembly’s Advisory Board on Gender Equality! The Advisory Board will provide guidance and results-oriented recommendations on advancing gender equality within the United Nations and beyond.
Make an impact and support our cause to empower women’s voices to be heard! Donate and help us continue our mission and reach our goals and expand our impactful work.
NGO CSW/NY is committed to ensuring that everyone has a safe and fulfilling experience during our virtual events. Please read and follow these guidelines to assure a safe online environment founded in respect and inclusivity. These principles apply to all of NGO CSW/NY’s virtual spaces and events.
NGO CSW/NY does not endorse statements: we help disseminate information and facilitate discussion about issues concerning women’s and feminist movements. Member organizations and individuals can decide if they would like to sign on to these statements.
CSW67 Priority Theme
CSW67 Review Theme
