WomenNC Delegates at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW)

  • Priority theme: Ensuring and strengthening access to justice for all women and girls, including by promoting inclusive and equitable legal systems, eliminating discriminatory laws, policies, and practices, and addressing structural barriers

For the past 16 years, WomenNC has proudly represented North Carolina at the UN—bringing local issues, youth research, and community-driven solutions to a global stage. This experience equips our students with a deeper understanding of global gender equity issues and the tools to return home as stronger leaders, advocates, and changemakers.

WomenNC is committed to ensuring that youth from North Carolina—especially young women, youth of color, and gender-diverse youth—have access to international opportunities traditionally out of reach. CSW gives them the chance to be heard, to lead, and to envision a world where their voices drive change.

This year, WomenNC is proud to host two official events at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, bringing global and local voices together to advance justice, solidarity, and youth-led leadership. Both sessions will be available in person and online.

Event 1: Youth Voices for Global Justice: Bridging U.S., Iran, and Ukraine

  • 📅 Wednesday, March 11, 2026
  • 🕥 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM EST
  • 📍 10th Floor, Church Center for the United Nations, New York City
  • This youth-led event highlights the perspectives of young advocates from the U.S., Iran, and Ukraine—spotlighting shared struggles, interconnected movements, and the power of youth leadership in driving global change.

Event 2: Justice for Women: From Resistance to Action

  • 📅 Thursday, March 12, 2026
  • 🕓 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM EST
  • 📍 10th Floor, Church Center for the United Nations, New York City
  • This session explores women’s resistance movements across the globe and the pathways that transform collective action into sustained justice.

These events continue WomenNC’s 16-year commitment to elevating student research, amplifying youth voices, and connecting North Carolina’s next generation of leaders to a global community working for gender equity.

What Is CSW?

The United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is the UN’s leading annual gathering dedicated to promoting gender equality and advancing the rights and well-being of women and girls worldwide. Each year, thousands of global leaders, government officials, advocates, researchers, and youth delegates travel to New York to:

  • Examine global progress on gender equity
  • Share research, solutions, and policy recommendations
  • Address emerging challenges facing women and girls
  • Build international partnerships and coalitions
  • Elevate the voices of women and gender-diverse communities

Through panels, workshops, negotiations, and side events, CSW serves as a powerful platform for shaping global commitments and inspiring local action.