Commission on the Status of Women (CSW)

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  • United Nations & SOGIESC issues

26 October 2026

UN human rights mechanisms: Essential guides & resources

Start here: essential guides, calendars and factsheets on the UN Human Rights Council, UPR, Special Procedures, Treaty Bodies and CSW, then go deeper

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  • Events

4 March 2026

CSW70: Join ILGA World and partners as we advance gender-equitable justice systems

ILGA World will be at the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women to uplift the voices of lesbian, bisexual, trans, and intersex women, as well as those of our communities at large. Check out the events that we will co-host, and join us there!

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  • UN side events

4 March 2026

CSW 70: advancing gender-equitable justice systems

Join us and partners from Thursday 12 - 18 March for an event at CSW70 as we advance gender-equitable justice systems

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  • Explainers

7 May 2025

ILGA World at CSW69: Honouring legacy, advancing LGBTI rights   

CSW69: Here is how ILGA World ensured we maximised the participation of activists from member organisations, allies and our partners in the 69th Commission on the Status of Women

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  • Events

10 March 2025

CSW69 / Beijing+30: Join ILGA World at these events

The 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women has kicked off in New York, and ILGA World will be there to uplift the voices of lesbian, bisexual, trans, and intersex women, as well as those of our communities at large. Check out the events that we will co-host below, and join us there!

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A digital flyer for the event "Celebrating Progress and Reigniting Momentum on Gender Equality." The flyer has a gradient background with shades of yellow, purple, and pink. At the top, the title "CELEBRATING PROGRESS" is displayed in large, bold, purple capital letters. Below, the subtitle "And Reigniting Momentum on Gender Equality" appears in black text. The event details are presented in bold purple and black text: :date: Date & Time: March 13, 2025, from 1:30 - 3:00 PM ET :round_pushpin: Location: 730 Third Avenue (at 45th Street) + on Zoom A brief description states that this dynamic, high-level event will recognize 30 years of progress on gender equality and rally stakeholders to continue pushing forward. Activists, including adolescent girls, LGBTIQ+ persons, and human rights defenders, will share their visions for driving resources and programs. Governments and key stakeholders will outline priorities to accelerate progress and center the most marginalized. A bold call to action encourages attendees to register via a provided link. At the bottom, there is a note in smaller text: "This space is accessible. CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) and English/Spanish interpretation will be provided." The flyer features logos of various organizations at the bottom, including Women Deliver, the Permanent Mission of Mexico to the UN, the European Union, ILGA World, Outright International, and several others, indicating their role as event hosts.
  • Events

28 February 2025

CSW 69 | Celebrating progress and reigniting momentum on gender equality

Join us on 13 March during CSW 69 to reigniting momentum on gender equality, thirty years on the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action

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A digital flyer for the event "Celebrating Progress and Reigniting Momentum on Gender Equality." The flyer has a gradient background with shades of yellow, purple, and pink. At the top, the title "CELEBRATING PROGRESS" is displayed in large, bold, purple capital letters. Below, the subtitle "And Reigniting Momentum on Gender Equality" appears in black text. The event details are presented in bold purple and black text: :date: Date & Time: March 13, 2025, from 1:30 - 3:00 PM ET :round_pushpin: Location: 730 Third Avenue (at 45th Street) + on Zoom A brief description states that this dynamic, high-level event will recognize 30 years of progress on gender equality and rally stakeholders to continue pushing forward. Activists, including adolescent girls, LGBTIQ+ persons, and human rights defenders, will share their visions for driving resources and programs. Governments and key stakeholders will outline priorities to accelerate progress and center the most marginalized. A bold call to action encourages attendees to register via a provided link. At the bottom, there is a note in smaller text: "This space is accessible. CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) and English/Spanish interpretation will be provided." The flyer features logos of various organizations at the bottom, including Women Deliver, the Permanent Mission of Mexico to the UN, the European Union, ILGA World, Outright International, and several others, indicating their role as event hosts.
  • UN side events

27 February 2025

CSW 69: Celebrating progress and reigniting momentum on gender equality

Join us on Thursday 13 March for an event at CSW 69 taking stock of progress over three decades on gender equality issues

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The United Nations building stands against a blue sky with scattered clouds, partially framed in a circular cutout on an orange background. To the right, bold black text reads 'CSW69 / Beijing+30,' with smaller text below inviting viewers to apply to attend in English, Spanish, and French. The logo of ILGA World appears in the lower right corner.
  • Opportunities

19 December 2024

CSW69 / Beijing+30: apply to attend with ILGA World

We seek to collaborate with LGBTI human rights defenders on the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) / Beijing+30 process. Apply by 8 January 2025!

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  • Explainers

8 March 2024

ILGA World at the 68th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68)

The 68th Commission on the Status of Women is about to start at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, and ILGA World will be there!

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