About the Commission
The Government of Canada is embracing its international roles and responsibilities as a world leader in promoting and advancing gender equality, and the full realization of human rights.
The United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, a commission of the United Nations Economic and Social Council, is the principal global policy-making body dedicated to gender equality and the advancement of women.
Canada has participated in the UNCSW since its creation in 1947. Women and Gender Equality Canada, in collaboration with Global Affairs Canada, leads preparations for the annual meeting.
Upcoming Session
The 68th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW68) will take place from March 11 to 22, 2024. The session’s priority theme is “Accelerating the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls by addressing poverty and strengthening institutions and financing with a gender perspective.” The session will also review the agreed conclusions from UNCSW63, which had the priority theme “Social protection systems, access to public services and sustainable infrastructure for gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.”
Reach out to us
For general inquiries please email us at: fegc.ccfnu-uncsw.wage@fegc-wage.gc.ca
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