Commission on the Status of Women71

COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN

Zonta International participates in the Commission on the Status of Women71 as an NGO with General Consultative Status at the United Nations. Zonta has held this status with the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) since 1969.

Every year, thousands of people from around the world gather at the United Nations in New York to advance women’s rights and gender equality. This annual gathering is the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW).

CSW brings governments and civil society together to discuss progress, identify gaps and develop global commitments that advance the rights and opportunities of women and girls.

Of the more than 6,000 NGOs with consultative status at the United Nations, only 132 hold General Consultative Status—the highest level of consultative status available to an NGO. This status gives Zonta opportunities to contribute the perspectives of civil society to UN processes and discussions on issues affecting women and girls.

Gather in person or online.