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Webinar: From Words to Action - Reviewing CSW69

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Webinar: From Words to Action - Reviewing CSW69

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Context 

In 2025, the global community is commemorating the thirtieth anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women and adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (1995). In this vein the sixty-ninth session of the Commission on the Status of Women took place at United Nations Headquarters in New York from 10 to 21 March 2025.

The main focus of the session was on the review and appraisal of the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the outcomes of the 23rd special session of the General Assembly. The review assessed ongoing challenges hindering the realization of gender equality and women's empowerment, and examined how these efforts contribute to achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. At CSW69 countries adopted the Political Declaration  recommitting to the global agenda of gender equality and empowerment. In addition, various side events organized by CSOs and partners, addressed some of the most critical issues on gender inclusion, empowerment and representation. This webinar will explore key questions stemming from the discussions and outcomes of CSW69.

  • What were the key themes discussed during the CSW69 that address some of the most pressing issues for Women in Politics?
  • What are the salient features of the Political Declaration that has been adopted?
  • Reflections/Impressions on the sessions by speakers of the webinar.
  • There is a significant global backlash against democracy and gender equity. Do you think the perspectives/commitments you heard at the CSW69 meet the challenges of our time?
  • Strategically speaking, what were your key lessons learnt, and how can they be implemented in your context.
  • What was missing in the discussions, what direction can future agendas of CSW take?
  • What lies ahead for Women’s Political Participation based on the commitments at the CSW69? 

Panelists for the Session: 

Lamarzala Gran – Empower Afghan Women NGO
Vandita Morarka – One Future Collective
Sonakshi Agarwal – Gender at Work India
Advocate Nyaradzo Mashayamombe - Tag a Life International (TaLI) 

 

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