CSW69
CSW69 Reception: Join Us in NYC!
[EVENT] For those who might be in New York on 11 March, tickets are available for the NGO CSW69 Reception. Purchase your ticket today.
AFMW
January 28, 2025
Commission on the Status of Women (CSW)
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About CSW
The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is the principal global intergovernmental body exclusively dedicated to the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women. A functional commission of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), it was established by ECOSOC resolution 11(II) of 21 June 1946.
The CSW is instrumental in promoting women’s rights, documenting the reality of women’s lives throughout the world, and shaping global standards on gender equality and the empowerment of women.
AFMW & CSW
AFMW conduct a parallel event at each CSW.
NGO CSW Event
CSW69
NGO CSW69 Forum Virtual Portal Registration Now Open!
[EVENT] The NGO CSW are excited to announce registration access to the CSW69 virtual portal is now open! The forum is being held March 10 – 21, 2025. Register today.
AFMW
January 28, 2025
Previous CSW Events & News
AFMW
AFMW UN CSW67 Parallel session:“Leading through the Digital Revolution to empower women and girls, no matter how far the distance” [RECAP]
AFMW hosted a Parallel Event at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW67), 15 March 2023. Our parallel session was a fabulous success and our speakers enlightened us on the power of digital health and technology, as enablers of equity in health and gender equality when harnessed and used by women and the wider community. Watch the webinar recording.
Associate Professor Magdalena Simonis AM, AFMW Immediate Past President
March 23, 2023
AFMW
“Australian Women Doctors: Climate Change Advocates and Activists”, United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW66) Parallel Event [RECAP]
On March 20, AFMW hosted a Parallel Event at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). This year, AFMW’s topic was “Australian Women Doctors: Climate Change Advocates and Activists”. We were delighted to present to the international audience a program including presentations by esteemed colleagues from AFMW and other important national organisations including Dr Kimberly Humphrey, Deputy Chair of Doctors for the Environment Australia; Dr Kate Wylie, Founder of Climate Medicine; and Dr Liz Rickman and Dr Sarah Burrowes from the Australian Lesbian Medical Association. View the event recap and watch the video.
Dr Marissa Daniels (MBBS, BMedSc)
March 24, 2022
AFMW Projects
CSW65 Agreed Conclusions
View the brief summary of the CSW65 Agreed Conclusions. Prepared by Dr Magdalena Simonis President, AFMW , host of the AFMW CSW65 Parallel Event. The full version is also available to download. Aims of the Commission are for: 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.
Associate Professor Magdalena Simonis AM, AFMW Immediate Past President
April 8, 2021
Events
UN CSW65 has started, is online with many opportunities to participate in the activities
CSW65 is currently being held at the New York UN headquarters. This is a two week event consisting of a range of events, including official meetings, side events and parallel events, including AFMW’s Parallel event. View the Programme and our online AFMW calendar to see what member is attending what.
Dr Marissa Daniels (MBBS, BMedSc)
March 18, 2021
Events
REMINDER – 13 March Open Forum – “Planning Part 2 for AFMW Parallel Event at CSW65”
REMINDER – Register now >> for this Saturday’s ‘Planning Part 2 for AFMW Parallel Event at CS65’ Open Forum. 4pm AEST / 5pm AEST. All AFMW members and CSW presenters welcome.
AFMW
March 11, 2021
Events
AFMW Parallel Event at CSW65 – Programme Released
The Programme for AFMW’s 20 March NGO CSW65 parallel event has now been released. The event starts at 3.30pm AEDT / 2.30pm AEST. Please view the Programme schedule and register to attend. We look forward to seeing you online!
AFMW
March 11, 2021
