CSW70 Side Events

The programme of side events and parallel events, or activities organized outside the formal programme of the session of the Commission, provides an excellent opportunity for Member States, UN entities, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to discuss themes of the Commission and other critical gender equality issues.

Side events held on UN premises

Permanent Missions, intergovernmental organizations, and United Nations entities hold side events on UN premises during the CSW session, space permitting. Permanent Missions and UN entities interested in organizing a CSW70 side event are asked to contact UN-Women via email to [ Click to reveal ]. The deadline for Permanent Missions, intergovernmental organizations and United Nations entities to register CSW side events is 31 January 2026.

The organizations of the UN system are committed to enabling events taking place in an inclusive, respectful, and safe environment. All participants of the CSW, in-person and online, and any contributions they make, must comply with the United Nations Code of Conduct. By engaging in CSW you accept and agree to abide by the United Nations Code of Conduct.
 

Parallel events held by NGOs

Parallel events organized by NGOs are coordinated by the NGO Committee on the Status of Women (NGO CSW/NY), which is a group of New York–based women’s NGOs in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council. For more information on the NGO CSW70 Forum and on NGO parallel events, please visit the website of NGO CSW/NY at https://ngocsw.org/.

To apply for hosting an NGO parallel event during CSW, please go to https://ngocsw.org/. All questions on NGO-sponsored events should be directed to the NGO Committee on the Status of Women (NGO CSW/NY) via [ Click to reveal ].