ECOSOC-Accredited · Convener Since 1972
Bring your organization's voice to the United Nations.
NGO CSW/NY coordinates civil society participation around the Commission on the Status of Women — including the NGO CSW Forum, where any civil society organization can apply to host a Parallel Event.
Hosting a Parallel Event, in four steps.
Every step in the process, from application to the day of your session.
Apply to host
Any civil society organization can apply — ECOSOC accreditation isn't required.
Choose a format
Run your event in person, fully virtual, or hybrid, depending on your reach and resources.
Address the themes
Connect your session to the Commission's priority and review themes once announced.
Connect globally
Reach civil society organizations, advocates, and Member State representatives from around the world.
What a Parallel Event listing looks like.
Sample listings for illustration — CSW71 Parallel Events will be published once applications close.
Youth Voices in Policy Advocacy
Legal Access for Women in Rural Communities
Care Economies and Older Women's Wellbeing
Look back at past NGO CSW Forums.
Every year's Handbook — schedules, statements, and a look behind the scenes of that Forum.
Looking for even older Forums? See the full archive →
Registration opens closer to the session.
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