CSW
Commission on the Status of Women
BPW/UN matters, including deadlines, can be found on the BPW and UN website
BPW Canada at the Commission on the Status of Women
The Canadian Federation of Business and Professional Women (BPW Canada) is proud to hold ECOSOC Consultative Status with the United Nations, granted in 2021. This accreditation allows BPW Canada to actively participate in the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) each March in New York, contributing to global discussions on gender equity and the advancement of women.
Each year, BPW Canada may send up to 20 official delegates to CSW, where they attend UN sessions, engage in civil society forums, and take part in advocacy and policy discussions. This opportunity empowers BPW members to bring Canadian perspectives to global challenges and return home with insights to support local action.
BPW & United Nations
Business and Professional Women (BPW) has been actively engaged with the United Nations since its early years. BPW played a key role in lobbying for the creation of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) and has long advocated for women’s rights and equality on the global stage.
BPW has held Consultative Status with the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) since 1947.
Today, 21 BPW representatives participate in UN processes at headquarters in New York, Vienna, and Geneva, as well as with international bodies including UNESCO, UNICEF, International Labour Organization, World Health Organization, United Nations Industrial Development Organization, Food and Agriculture Organization, the Council of Europe, the European Women’s Lobby, and UN Women.
Learn more about BPW International: https://www.bpw-international.org
Why It Matters
BPW Canada’s engagement with CSW strengthens our mission to advocate for a more just and equitable world. Through this international platform, we ensure that Canadian women’s voices are heard and that our national advocacy aligns with global priorities — including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Beijing Platform for Action.
If you are interested in joining the Canadian delegation for CSW70 or supporting our UNCSW initiatives, watch for our Call for Delegates in October 2025 or contact our Vice President UNCSW at [email protected].
Together, we move from global dialogue to local action — empowering women at all levels.
CSW Events
CSW70: Historic Vote Highlights Fragility of Global Progress
CSW70: Historic Vote Highlights Fragility of Global Progress
CSW Events
CSW69 / Beijing+30
CSW69 / Beijing+30
CSW Events
Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) 68
Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) 68
CSW Events
CSW66 NGO CSW66 Parallel event:Access to Clean Water in Indigenous Communities in Canada
CSW66 NGO CSW66 Parallel event:Access to Clean Water in Indigenous Communities in Canada
CSW Events
Generation Equality Forum
Generation Equality Forum
CSW Events
- NGO Guidance for National Parallel Reports
- Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Of The Fourth World Conference On Women And The Beijing Declaration And Platform For Action (1995)
- Canada’s National Parallel Report: Unfinished Business – A Parallel Report on Canada’s Implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, October 2019.
- Canada Review: Implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (1995) in the Context of the Twenty-fifth Anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women, May 2019: English; French.
Europe and North America CSW Caucus Statement – Statement on Ukraine – Women, Peace and Security
BPW Canada Members: CSW Questions? Contact BPW Canada Vice President UN/CSW at [email protected]
Gender Equality and the CSW
Global History of Women's Rights
CSW History & Explanation
Attending the CSW
How can I become a Delegate to attend CSW at the UN in New York?
What if I cannot get a Delegate Ground Pass, can I still attend?
What if I cannot go to New York, how can I participate?
Besides attending the Speakers/Panels/Meetings and Parallel and Side Events, what is the purpose of CSW meetings?
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BPW Canada: MEMBERS AT THE Leaders' Summit & CSW
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