WHAT IS THE NGO CSW FORUM?

NGO CSW/NY organizes the civil society side of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). The NGO CSW Forum runs parallel to the official session taking place at the UN Headquarters. This provides civil society the opportunity to engage in the processes and CSW sessions without ECOSOC-accreditation or a UN grounds pass.

Over the two weeks of the UN CSW, NGO CSW/NY organizes more than 500 events that inform, engage and inspire grassroots efforts and advocacy needed to empower women and girls.

This year, the NGO CSW65 Forum will be entirely virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Join us for our first ever virtual NGO CSW Forum!

Although the Forum is entirely online this year, you’ll still be able to participate in all the things that make the Forum great! Attend Consultation Day, conversation circles, regional caucuses, and the virtual Artisan Fair, plus new features like a digital Exhibit Hall and the Public Forum. You’ll even be able to connect with other attendees, network, and promote your work!

NGO CSW65 Virtual Forum Features

NGO CSW Events

Join the events organized by NGO CSW/NY including Consultation Day, Conversation Circles, Orientation and Advocacy Training, regional caucuses and more!

Attend Parallel Events

Attend over 700 Parallel Events hosted by global women's rights and gender equality organizations! You can search the schedule of events by topics of interest and region. Please note that to register and attend any Parallel Events, you must have a profile on our NGO CSW65 Virtual Forum platform.

Network with Attendees

Connect with other NGO CSW65 Forum attendees. You can see a list of all attendees, search people by topics of focus and region, and contact them directly! You can also post in the Public Forum to start a public discussion with everyone on the platform!

Virtual Artisan Fair

Shop authentic handmade fashion, home, and jewelry accessories during the NGO CSW65 Forum! Global artisans who support NGOs with women-focused initiatives are selling their goods through our virtual platform during the two-week Forum. All proceeds go to the artisans or their organizations.

Virtual Exhibit Hall

Visit different booths to learn about the organization, and connect with them. During the NGO CSW65 Virtual Forum, there will be live representatives you’ll be able to talk to within each booth.

Interactive Handbook

This year, our Handbook is totally digital. Download the Interactive Handbook for all the information about the NGO CSW65 Virtual Forum, plus exclusive statements by the CSW65 Chair and the UN Women Executive Director.

How to attend the NGO CSW65 Virtual Forum

Attending the Forum is totally free and open to the public. However, you MUST register and log into a profile on the platform to attend any and all events.

Register for a profile on the virtual platform. Registration is totally free and open to the public.

After you register, you'll receive an email with a link to log into your profile on the NGO CSW65 Virtual Forum platform.

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Once you have a profile, you can begin exploring! Add events to My Agenda, message other attendees, and post in the Public Forum.

Watch our tutorial and training videos on Youtube about how to use the virtual platform and get the most out of your NGO CSW65 Virtual Forum experience.

INFORMATION FOR PARALLEL EVENT ORGANIZERS

Are you organizing one of the 700+ virtual Parallel Events during the Forum? Review the information below for a successful event.

ADVOCACY FOR CSW65

Check out these resources for advocating with member states for CSW65!

Watch our NGO CSW65 Virtual Forum Tutorial Video Series!

STATS & FUN FACTS

10000+

ATTENDEES

150+

COUNTRIES

5000+

NONPROFITS

600+

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