As we observe the 30th anniversary of the 1995 Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, this year’s CSW session will focus on the advances that we have made toward and the challenges we still face in achieving equality for women and its contribution toward the full realization of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Commission on the Status of Women/Beijing+30 (CSW 69/Beijing+30)
Sessions & Speakers
Monday 03/10
Hybrid | 10:30 am–12:30 pm EDT | One Dag Hammarskjold Plaza and Zoom
Governmental influence on childbearing: What’s really at stake?
On the sidelines of CSW 69, the Population Council invites you to a thought-provoking discussion on pronatalist policies and their implications for the lives of women and girls.
A growing number of countries seek to increase childbearing to achieve economic and cultural objectives. Speakers will explore social, health, economic, and legal impacts of these policies in diverse settings.
Hybrid | 3:00–4:30 pm EDT | One Dag Hammarskjold Plaza and Zoom
The Next 30 Years of the Beijing Platform for Action: Intergenerational Partnerships to Advance SRHRJ amidst an Anti-Rights Wave
Join IYAFP, the Guttmacher Institute, and Population Council for a powerful and forward-thinking parallel event on the margins of CSW69, featuring powerful discussions on intergenerational partnerships as a key condition for advancing SRHRJ and the Beijing Platform for Action amidst anti-rights movements.
Tuesday 03/11
Closed event | 9:00–10:30 am EDT |
Girls Deliver Workshop
Girls Deliver check-in meeting with adolescent girls’ co-creation team.
In-person reception | 4:00–6:00 pm EDT | One Dag Hammarskjold Plaza
Celebrating 30 Years of Evidence and Impact on Adolescent Girls
Over the past three decades, the Population Council has generated ideas, evidence, and impact that has shaped policies, programs, and investments that improve the lives of adolescent girls worldwide. This event is an opportunity to reflect on our shared progress, recognize the invaluable contributions of our partners, and discuss the path forward in advancing gender equality and opportunities for adolescent girls, despite ongoing challenges.
Join us for an evening of engaging discussions, networking, and celebration with colleagues and partners from across sectors who are committed to advancing the rights and well-being of adolescent girls. We look forward to sharing highlights of our work, hearing your insights, and strengthening the collaborations that drive meaningful change.
Register for this in-person event here.
Wednesday 03/12
Closed event | 9:00 10:30 am EDT |
Measuring what matters: Exploring the Possibilities of the Adolescent Girls Agency Survey
In collaboration with the Council’s GIRL Center, International Center for Research on Women, Office of the Women’s Rights Advisor in Kenya, AMPLIFY Girls will launch of the Adolescent Girls Agency Survey (AGAS) digital portal, a program evaluation tool.
