October Monthly Meeting Recording
Watch the recording of our conversation with the Permanent Mission of Belgium to the UN and the Head of Digital Partnerships and Engagement at UNDP Digital, AI and Innovation Hub, discussing how decent work and education can be pathways to women’s lifelong economic independence.
NGO CSW71 Open Forum
New to the NGO CSW Forum or a returning CSW veteran? There’s something for everyone at our NGO CSW71 Open Forum! Whether you’re joining the Forum for the first time or looking for the latest updates, this session is the perfect opportunity to get ready for CSW71.
- Date: 13 November 2026 (14 Nov AEDT)
- Time: 9:00am-10:30am EST (US)
- Location: Virtual on Zoom
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About NGO CSW/NY
NGO CSW/NY is a coalition of civil society organizations advocating for the rights, empowerment, and equality of women and girls worldwide. As an NGO committee and convener for the UN Commission on the Status of Women, it organizes the NGO CSW Forum, convening the largest annual gathering of advocates for global gender equality. NGO CSW/NY’s Open Forum is our annual introduction to the upcoming Forum hosted in March. It provides an overview of what the Forum is, its connection to the UN CSW, the different events and activities, and how to best engage and participate.
Dr Brenda Masters is a Canberra GP, President of the AFMW (2024-2026).
Brenda grew up in rural SA, studied Medicine in Adelaide, and has worked in Practices around the country before settling in our beautiful National Capital over 20 years ago.
Brenda is keenly involved in the Medical Women’s Society of ACT and Region, a group who provide both networking and peer support. She believes that everyone should be given the opportunity to realise their full potential in life and applies this to both her work and her relationships.
Brenda enjoys gardening and singing in her spare time and tries to make the most of Canberra’s proximity to the snow.