Women for Women International at the 69th Commission on the Status of Women
The 69th Commisson on the Status of Women
This 69th Commission on the Status of Women marks the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.
This milestone represents a “once in a generation opportunity” to accelerate existing commitments to uphold women’s rights and achieve gender equality, justice, peace and security into tangible progress. As with all decision-making processes, women affected by conflict have a fundamental right to meaningfully participate in discussions and processes that will impact their lives. But for that opportunity to be realised, the voices of women affected by conflict must be heard.
Against the backdrop of growing inequality, rising insecurity and a mounting rollback on women’s rights – Women for Women International is taking action at this year's Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) - read more below!
From Asking to Action
Wednesday 12th March I 16:30-18:00 PM EST
The Rockefeller Foundation Global Headquarters, 420 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10018
Panel event to mark the 69th Commission on the Status of Women and the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. The event will feature a panel discussion, moderated by Women for Women International, highlighting key voices from local women’s civil society organisations in conflict-affected settings. It will also provide a space for interaction between the audience and the panel, facilitating dialogue and networking opportunities among different stakeholders.
Shaping Peace in Sudan
Wednesday 12th March I 14:30-16:00 PM EST
8th Floor, UN Church Center, 777 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017
The Critical Role of Sudanese Women and the Women, Peace and Security Framework. Please join Women for Women International and the Alliance for Peacebuilding for an official side event of the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women focused on the gendered impacts of the conflict in Sudan.
A Roundtable Discussion on Palestine
Thursday 13th March I 9:00-10:30 AM EST
INVITATION ONLY
In this panel, representatives from Women for Women International Palestine, Amnesty International and the General Union for Palestinian women will discuss the humanitarian and human rights impact of the crisis in Gaza and the spike in violence in the West Bank on women and girls.
Women Leading Peace
Thursday 20th March I 08:30-10:00 AM EST
VIRTUAL EVENT - REGISTER ONLINE
Feminist movements and women’s rights organisations (WROs) are at the forefront of advancing the Women, Peace and Security agenda. However, they continue to face structural barriers, such as limited access to funding, shrinking civic spaces and gender backlash. Join us for this learning exchange and hear directly from WROs leading peace in Nigeria, South Sudan and Yemen.
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Policy and Advocacy Partnerships
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We are stronger together. That is why we work with networks and strategic partners to greater amplify the voices of the women we work with. Explore the key networks and coalitions we participate in and some of our partnership projects.
Global Policy and Advocacy
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At Women for Women International, we are working towards a world where power systems and structures are transformed to better uphold and protect the rights of women affected by conflict and ensure their meaningful participation in the decisions, policies, and laws that affect them.
Conflict Response Fund
subtitle: In 2018, we launched a new conflict response fund — a separate funding pool to more rapidly help women who are caught in the current horrors of our time. To reach women in their most critical moments, we work with partners who can respond to conflict and
In 2018, we launched a new conflict response fund — a separate funding pool to more rapidly help women who are caught in the current horrors of our time. To reach women in their most critical moments, we work with partners who can respond to conflict and make an immediate impact.