Gender equality does not happen by itself. Around the world, governments, civil society organisations and international institutions are working together to strengthen the rights and position of women and girls. One of the key players at the international level is the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW).
Gender equality does not happen by itself. Around the world, governments, civil society organisations and international institutions are working together to strengthen the rights and position of women and girls. One of the key players at the international level is the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW).
What exactly does this committee do? How do the annual agreements in New York affect policy in the Netherlands? And how can civil society organisations and citizens contribute to international decision-making on women's rights and gender equality? In this factsheet, you can read how the CSW works, what role the Netherlands plays and how international agreements on gender equality are reflected in national policy.
