The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is a functional commission of the UN Economic and Social Council. #CSW70
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The 62nd session of the @UN Commission on the Status of Women is happening from 12 – 23 March. Join us in empowering #ruralwomen and girls online using #CSW62. unwo.men/ZhjE30iQjFm
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"When we exclude women, everyone pays the price, when we include women, the whole world wins." - @UN SG @antonioguterres at the opening of #CSW63
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The 65th session of the @UN Commission on the Status of Women is happening from 15-26 March! #CSW65 is focusing on women’s full and effective participation and decision-making in public life, as well as the elimination of violence. Learn more: unwo.men/r9fs50DVR3h
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Hey, media!
We want to see more women in top management positions.
Re-tweet if you agree!
unwo.men/ss3330jcYQ6 v @UN_Women #CSW62
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“They call me disabled, I call myself differently abled.”- @muniba_mazari, Goodwill Ambassador for @unwomen_pak at the opening session of #CSW63.
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More than 5,200 women and men representing civil society, along with at least 1,850 delegates from governments, attended this year’s #CSW63, the @UN’s largest gathering on women’s rights issues. These are their voices: unwo.men/G7yo30o9SoN v @UN_Women
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It's official. The Agreed Conclusions on "Women's full and effective participation and decision-making in public life, as well as the elimination of violence, for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls" have been adopted by the Commission. #CSW65
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"If gender equality is a matter of power, it is important to have women in power.
Parity is an absolute priority because it is more directly linked to power than anything else."
- @antonioguterres, @UN Secretary-General at #CSW63 Townhall
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"Violence against women and girls has no where to hide, we are coming for it" - @AminaJMohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of @UN #SpotlightENDViolence #CSW62
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That moment when the #CSW63 Agreed Conclusions got adopted!
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Agreed Conclusions have been adopted and #CSW63 is now closed!
@UN_Women press release: unwomen.org/en/news/stories/…
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#ThrowbackThursday: This week marks 70th anniversary since creation of the Commission on the Status of Women! #TBT
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“What worries me is the normalization of violence against women in the world.” - @UN_Women Executive Director, @phumzileunwomen during the #womanthemovie event. #CSW63
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The #CSW60 draft agreed conclusions have been ADOPTED! Congratulations to all delegates.
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I'm proud to say that 1,900 CEOs have signed on to the @WEPrinciples, but we need to move past commitments and into action. - @AminaJMohammed #2018WEPsForum #CSW62
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Drumroll, please!
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The #CSW63 Priority theme is now live.
Next year, the Commission will focus on social protection systems, public services and sustainable infrastructure for #genderequality: unwo.men/OsH030k15BQ v @UN_Women
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"Please stand with us and support young women and girls' leadership"- #YouthCSW61 representatives ask audience to stand up at #CSW61 opening
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Secretary-General @antonioguterres committed to deliver on women's empowerment within @UN and worldwide at meeting with Civil Society #CSW61
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It's finally here! For those who just arrived, welcome to New York and to the @UN!
#CSW63 is focusing on social protection systems, access to public services and sustainable infrastructure to empower women and girls. Get all info & related stories 👇
unwomen.org/en/news/in-focus…
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"It is so decided."- Ambassador Geraldine Byrne Nason @irishmissionun, Chair of #CSW62, at the adoption of the Agreed Conclusions!
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When women lead, progress follows!
Women-led organizations' presence at #CSW69 strengthens the movement for gender equality and a better future #ForAllWomenAndGirls.
Let’s support, fund, and amplify their voices.
Learn more: unwo.men/rzl250Vj4PP
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Did you know? @UN_CSW is the @UN’s largest gathering on gender equality. Follow the 63rd session of the Commission on the Status of Women, #CSW63: unwo.men/w3ev30nYZZe
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"We need more women in politics and of all ages. From grassroots movements to the highest ranks in government." @mfespinosaEC @UN_PGA during her opening remarks at the high-level #WomeninPower event. #CSW63
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The 62nd session of the @UN Commission on the Status of Women is happening from 12 – 23 March. Join us in empowering #ruralwomen and girls online using #CSW62. unwo.men/4bk830iTGsQ
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"Gender equality is no longer an option. It is no longer something we discuss at the end of the meeting if we have a bit of time." - @MarleneSchiappa, France's Minister for Gender Equality @franceonu
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#CSW68 has reached Agreed Conclusions and delivered robust commitments by @UN Member States to strengthen financing and institutions to eradicate women’s and girls’ poverty.
Press release from @UN_Women: unwo.men/qqXb50R0ctw
#InvestInWomen
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The Commission on the Status of Women is empowering women since 1946. Check out our time-lapse for #CSW60!
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At today’s #CSW63 Multi-Stakeholder Forum, @phumzileunwomen surprised the attendees with #NobelPeacePrize winner @DenisMukwege!
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📣 #CSW62 is less than 3 weeks away! 📣
Clear your schedule, because the programme 📅 is up.
Official Meetings: unwo.men/rNG330ixz8l
Side Events: unwo.men/aL0v30ixze4
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We are not powerless. Countries across the world, supported by a global growing moment, shows us that progress is possible - Omar Abdi, Deputy Executive Director @UNICEF #CSW62 #EndHarmfulPractices
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The #CSW64 Political Declaration is adopted 👏 👏
Member States reaffirm their political will for action and recognize that new challenges have emerged that require intensified efforts.
More info 👇📑 unwo.men/8Xor50yGNXR
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"Representation of women in decision-making is the only way to build back better." - @UN_Women Executive Director @phumzileunwomen
#CSW65 #GenerationEquality
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"Young people do not find spaces to be safe to express themselves and their ideas," says @UNYouthEnvoy Jayathma Wickramanayake, while calling for change.
Let's build and offer these spaces beyond #YouthCSW!
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"[#COVID19 issues] cannot be solved by men alone without the insights of women.
We urge you to push for agreed conclusions that highlight the agency of engaging and involving women."
- @UN_Women ED @phumzileunwomen at the #SGTownHall with civil society during #CSW65.
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The Circle of Women Ambassadors to the @UN are committed to achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls in the context of technology and innovation.
This is the message of H.E. Sophia Tesfamariam @AmbStesfamariam of @Eritrea_UN
#CSW67
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❗ Don't forget ❗
Check out the full list of #CSW65 events and register in advance to connect with participants from around the world working for gender equality: unwo.men/dUVw50E2RG1
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“We need to recognize the epic dehumanization of people with disability are living with on this planet.” – Edward Ndopu #CSWYouthDialogue #CSW62
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The 66th session of the @UN Commission on the Status of Women is happening from 14-25 March!
#CSW66's theme is: Achieving gender equality in the context of climate change, environmental and disaster risk reduction policies and programmes.
Learn more: unwo.men/nR8v50I2OGj
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“Gender-based discrimination is a systemic problem that’s woven into political, social and economic lives - the technology arena is no different."
- Mathu Joyini, Chair of the Committee on the Status of Women, speaking at #CSW67 Opening
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"We, as young people, are demanding that we are included in all areas of development, at all levels, because we are the future, and the future is now."
📢 Listen to the call to action by Stacey Mdala, the Youth Representative at #CSW68 Opening.
#InvestInWomen
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"Let us dream of a future of equality between women and men but above all let us work to do just that." - @mfespinosaEC , @UN_PGA #WomeninPower #CSW63
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The Commission on the Status of Women is instrumental in promoting women’s rights and shaping 🌏 standards on gender equality and the empowerment of women. unwo.men/1eGN30iTHZn #CSW62
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“As young people, we need to be able to ask for things and not feel guilty. That’s a trend and problem we have, people have led us to believe we shouldn’t be asking for much.” - @JahaENDFGM, activist & @UN_Women Goodwill Ambassador for Africa. #CSW63
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World leaders issued today a strong pledge for women’s full and effective participation and decision-making in public life and the elimination of violence at the closing of the #CSW65, as the countdown for the #GenerationEquality Forum in Mexico begins. unwo.men/yQ8G50E9W0Z
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"In the era of sexual harassment, we cannot be bystanders. Everybody in an institution and in a company has got to be part of the culture that is changing the workplace, making it enabling and safe for women." -- @phumzileunwomen #WEPsForum #CSW63
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"U are not the leaders of tomorrow. U are the world's leaders today. U understand that there's no place for hate"- @MaryamMonsef #YouthCSW61
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“Poverty intensifies the risks of violence for women, and violence makes women poorer.
At this difficult and divided moment, let us work together to end poverty in all its dimensions. Let’s do it by investing in women and girls.”
@antonioguterres at #CSW68 Opening
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"As an entrepreneur&producer, I want to encourage other women to come into this field"- @ash_r_dhanush inspires participants at #YouthCSW61
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Timelapse: #CSW60 delegates are in the final hour of negotiations on the agreed conclusions.
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At #CSW62, Member States reached an agreement that will pave the way forward in achieving gender equality & empowerment of #ruralwomen & girls: ow.ly/9Ose30j858s v @UN_Women
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“I will appoint a new @UNYouthEnvoy and this time it’s going to be a young woman” - @antonioguterres to members of civil society at #CSW61
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"Indigenous women, women with disabilities, and women who do not conform to gender norms face the greatest challenges of all. We are committed to ensure no one is left behind!" -@UN SG @antonioguterres on #CSW62
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As week 1 of #CSW62 finishes up, we're feeling very inspired by all the incredible activism happening all over the 🌎. Take a look at some of the most memorable moments 📷: unwo.men/92GH30j0ia1 v @UN_Women
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What will it take to #EndSexualHarassment?
Record your answer in a short video or share it using #EndSexualHarassment!
The 1st answer to kick off this conversation is from @UN_Women's Spokesperson on Addressing Sexual Harassment, @Purna_UNW:
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Take a look at some highlights of this morning's launch of “A Practitioner’s Toolkit on Women’s Access to Justice." w/ @yannickunwomen @UN_Women @Pkeuleers1 @UNDP, @UNHumanRights @UNODC @UKUN_NewYork #CSW62
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#CSW61 Agreed Conclusions have been ADOPTED by consensus!
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"As chair, I promise to work with all of you to ensure that CSW is not known just as a UN acronym or event, but rather actually an instrument in promoting #humanrights for all girls & women across the globe." -Geraldine Byrne Nason, Chair of #CSW62
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⏰ Starting soon ⏰
The closing of the 65th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, the @UN’s largest annual gathering on gender equality and women’s empowerment.
Tune in here: unwo.men/aY3B50E9R3X #CSW65
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Rukmini Rao is the founder of Gramya Resource Centre for Women in India. To better the lives of #ruralwomen, she believes that women farmers & governments must work together.
Hear more from other activists that attended #CSW62: unwo.men/jAby30jdVla v @UN_Women
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Get ready! Activists, global leaders, NGOs, and the private sector are all coming together starting 12 March in NYC for #CSW62. See the calendar of events: unwo.men/CnlJ30iJu3c #ruralwomen
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“This Commission is not just vital for the women and girls of the world. It is also a deeply relevant body for the whole @UN system.” Read @UN_Women Executive Director @phumzileunwomen's closing remarks at #CSW65: unwo.men/feGP50E9XWT
#GenerationEquality | #ActForEqual
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The Circle of Women Ambassadors to the @UN are committed to achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls in the context of technology and innovation.
This is the message of H.E. Pascale Christine Baeriswyl @SwissAmbUN_NY of @swiss_un
#CSW67
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The Circle of Women Ambassadors to the @UN are committed to achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls in the context of technology and innovation.
This is the message of H.E. Ms. Maritza Chan Valverde @MaritzaChanV of @CostaRicaONU
#CSW67
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“Equality requires investment in women's organizations and beyond.
To address women’s poverty we must put money into:
✔️Education
✔️Social protection
✔️Care policies
✔️Ending violence against women
and much more.”
- @antonioguterres speaking at the #SGTownhall meeting
#CSW68
ALT Quote from António Guterres - United Nations Secretary-General: To address women’s poverty, we must put money into education, training, social protection, care policies, ending violence against women, and much more.
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What energy it was in the room!
Impressions from today's Intergenerational dialogue where youth gave the "Hot Seat" to policy makers.
You can watch it here: 📺unwo.men/B3j630o2duo
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#CSW69 is a crucial moment to agree on actions, policies, & investment for gender equality—choices that will determine the course of history #ForAllWomenAndGirls.
Join the CSW69 Opening Session live!
⏰ Monday 10 March, 9.45 AM ET
📺 Livestream: unwo.men/v4eL50VcMuM
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"Gender equality is a win-win game for both men & women" - Minister @EllenTraneNorby @Denmark_UN. #CSW60
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Young women and men from around the world have kicked off the #YouthCSWForum! Follow @YouthForumCSW. #CSW60
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"As young people, we need to understand advocacy doesn’t cost anything. Using our voice doesn’t cost anything.” - @UN_Women Regional Goodwill Ambassador, @JahaENDFGM #CSWYouthDialogue
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The Circle of Women Ambassadors to the @UN are committed to achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls in the context of technology and innovation.
This is the message of H.E. Dame Barbara Woodward, DCMG, OBE @BWoodward_UN of @UKUN_NewYork
#CSW67
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"At a time when so many women and girls are courageously fighting for their rights and freedom in every corner of this world, we need to ensure that digital spaces are safe for them."
- @LatanyaFrett, Action Coalition on Tech and Innovation, President and CEO of @GlobalFundWomen
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It's time for things to change! Fulfilling the promise of #GlobalGoals depends on empowering #ruralwomen and girls as they play key roles in achieving them.
unwo.men/xs9k30j7I6d v @UN_Women #CSW62
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#CSW63 will take place at the @UN HQ in New York from 11-22 March 2019! 🎉 Find out more: unwo.men/3uBG30mwhg7 v @UN_Women
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"We call upon Member States to end discrimination against young women and girls in all its forms"- @saminatu1 reads #YouthCSW61 declaration
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"All over the world, we are witnessing an unprecedented hunger for change in women's lives." -- @phumzileunwomen, ED @UN_Women
Remember, we are at a tipping point. #TimeIsnNow to turn the promises of the Agreed Conclusions to action: unwo.men/rKF930jl7U9 #CSW62
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"Advancing women’s equality could bring a potential boost of 28 trillion US dollars to global annual GDP by 2025." - @phumzileunwomen #CSW61
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“We cannot do anything without supporting each other. Once we see a sister or brother who wants to engage in politics, let’s support them.” - Ruvarashe Miti, Youth Vibes, Zimbabwe #CSWYouthDialogue #CSW62
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"My belief is we will only be successful if we are able to combine the institutional approaches like the ones the UN develops with the approaches of civil society, grassroots movements and the public opinion in general." - @antonioguterres, @UN Secretary-General at #CSW63
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