The 54th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) was held
1–12 March 2010.
In accordance with its multi-year programme of work for 2010–2014, this year the Commission reviewed the implementation of the Beijing Platform for Action and the outcome of the twenty-third special session of the General Assembly, emphasizing the sharing of experiences and good practices, with a view to overcoming remaining obstacles and new challenges, including those related to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The review also focused on how the implementation of the Platform for Action contributes to the full achievement of the MDGs.
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About the CSW
The CSW was established in 1946 by United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) resolution 11(II) with the objective of promoting the principle that men and women shall have equal rights. Originally a 15-member body, it now consists of 45 members elected by ECOSOC for a period of four years. The Commission recommends and reports to ECOSOC on the promotion of women’s rights in the political, economic, civil, social and educational fields and also addresses problems affecting women that require immediate attention.
Since 1996, the main focus of work of the CSW has been to monitor the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. At its twenty-third special session in June 2000, the UN General Assembly adopted a Political Declaration and Further Actions and Initiatives to Implement the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (the Outcome Document). The commission’s current work, as determined by its multi-year programme of work 2010–2014, focuses on continued implementation of both the Platform for Action and the outcome document.
International Women’s Day
The theme for International Women’s Day, 8 March 2010, was “Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities: Progress for All.” read more »