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UN The Commission on the Status of Women (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.

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AFMW conduct a parallel event at each CSW.

CSW67

CSW67 AFMW Event Recording
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Associate Professor Magdalena Simonis, AFMW President

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, AFMW President March 23, 2023
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Previous CSW Events & News

Recap of the "Australian Women Doctors: Climate Change Advocates and Activists", United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW66) Parallel Event
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Dr Marissa Daniels (MBBS, BMedSc)

“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.

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Dr Marissa Daniels (MBBS, BMedSc) March 24, 2022
AFMW CSW66 Event 20 March - International Audience invitation
Associate Professor Magdalena Simonis, AFMW President

AFMW UN CSW66 Event [INTERNATIONAL Audience] “Australian Women Doctors: Climate Change and Gender Equity Advocates and Activists” [Updated]

[EVENT – DATE/TIME UPDATED] 20 MAR. This session, hosted by AFMW, is live for an INTERNATIONAL audience. This full AFMW UN CSW parallel event will be held via Zoom, Sunday 20 March 11pm – Monday 21 March 12.30am AEDT ( Melb /Canberra/ Sydney), 8am EST (USA). A draft program is now available. Please register to attend.

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Associate Professor Magdalena Simonis, AFMW President March 12, 2022
International Health Awareness Network (IHAN) United Nations CSW 2022 Free Virtual Parallel Event.
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IHAN CSW66 Parallel Event “Climate change, environmental degradation and disaster – consequences for women’s health”

[EVENT] 20 MAR. This session, hosted by the International Health Awareness Network (IHAN), includes a panel of speakers discussing “Climate change and environmental degradation – consequences for women’s health”. This is a Parallel Event of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, is Co-Sponsored with National School of Medicine, The University of Notre Dame Australia and Fordham Institute for Women and Girls, New York. Please register to attend.

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AFMW Events Coordinator March 11, 2022
AFMW CSW66 Event 16 March - Local Audience invitation
Associate Professor Magdalena Simonis, AFMW President

AFMW UN CSW66 Event [LOCAL Audience] “Australian Women Doctors: Climate Change and Gender Equity Advocates and Activists”

[EVENT] 16 MAR. This session, hosted by AFMW, is live for an AUSTRALIAN LOCAL audience. This full AFMW UN CSW parallel event will be held via Zoom, Wednesday March 16th 8pm-9:30pm AEDT (Melb /Canberra/ Sydney). The session will be recorded. A draft program is now available. Please register to attend.

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Associate Professor Magdalena Simonis, AFMW President March 9, 2022
NGO CSW66 Forum Training session details
Associate Professor Magdalena Simonis, AFMW President

NGO CSW66 Forum Training

[EVENT] 18 FEB. NGO CSW66 Forum Training. Learn everything you need to know about attending the NGO CSW66 Forum on the Virtual Portal. We’ll talk about the different aspects of the Forum, show a walk-through of the Virtual Portal, and take questions from participants!

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Associate Professor Magdalena Simonis, AFMW President February 16, 2022
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