Global Woman P.E.A.C.E. Foundation with George Washington University invite you to virtual “A Roundtable Cultural Discussion” at the 66th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW66) of the United Nations
Date:Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Time: 12:00PM New York/Washington, D.C. Time
The Occasion: The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is a functional commission of the United Nations Economic and Social Council, one of the main UN organs within the United Nations. Topics: Education; Cultural Disparities; Healthcare; Protection & Safety.
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CSW’s Brief History:The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) first met at Lake Success, New York, in February 1947. At that session, all the 15 government representatives were women, which gave the Commission the unique character it continues to maintain throughout its history by gathering a majority of women delegates. From its inception, the Commission forged a close relationship with nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). Several international women’s organizations addressed the Commission at the first session, and from then on, non-governmental organizations in consultative status with Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) were invited to participate as observers. In the 1950’s, the average number of NGOs attending the Commission’s sessions rose to 30-50. The openness of the Commission to civil society has continued up to the present time and has allowed many NGOs’ contributions to be incorporated in its agreed conclusions and UN resolutions.
