United Nations Commission on the Status of Women
Frequency: Annual
Location: New York City, United States
Delegation type: ECOSOC
Sending delegations since: 2021
Recruitment: End of summer cycle
Event dates: March 11-22 2024
The UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is the principal global intergovernmental body exclusively dedicated to the promotion of gender equality and empowerment of women. The CSW is instrumental in promoting women’s rights, documenting the reality of women’s lives throughout the world, and shaping global standards.
During the Commission’s annual two-week session, representatives of UN Member States, civil society organizations and UN entities discuss progress, gaps, and further actions in the implementation of the 1995 Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, as well as emerging issues that affect gender equality and the empowerment of women.
As a functional commission of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), YDC brings Delegates from across Canada to engage in the CSW including through submitting written statements, oral interventions, or organizing side/parallel events. This opportunity enables YDC delegates to engage with stakeholders in Canada and abroad to inform their position and advocate for it domestically.
Current Delegation: CSW68
Taylor Davis
Head Delegate
Ziyana Kotadia
Communications Coordinator
Aisha Imana
Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Coordinator
Ghannia Bokhari
Engagement Coordinator
Past Delegations
CSW67 2023
March 6-17, 2023
Rachel Radyk
Head Delegate
Fahreen Budhwani
Communications Coordinator
Elsi Chan
Engagement Coordinator
Iknoor Khaira
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Coordinator
Majenta Braumberger
Podcast Coordinator
CSW66 2022
Fall 2022
Maitland Sheheen-Akins
Head Delegate
Sydney Whiting
Communications Coordinator
Lucie Belzille
Engagement Coordinator
Paige Percy
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Coordinator
CSW65 2021
March 15-16 2021
Kathrine Lacroix
Head Delegate
Communications Coordinator
Katelyn Wang
Nikou Salamat
Engagement Coordinator