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The Commission on Narcotic Drugs discusses all drug-related matters and adopts resolutions and decisions thereon. It brings substances under international control under the International Drug Control Conventions. The 69th session also features a large programme of side events and exhibitions.
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International Women's Day 2026 (IWD 2026), under the theme, "Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls", marks a moment to amplify our collective determination. No matter how deeply rooted the sexism or how discouraging the politics, we refuse to step back or abandon our mandate. Instead, we climb together – for the rights and empowerment of all women and girls.
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The Commission on Narcotic Drugs discusses all drug-related matters and adopts resolutions and decisions thereon. It brings substances under international control under the International Drug Control Conventions. The 69th session also features a large programme of side events and exhibitions.
Audio Languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish, Original
The Seventieth session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) will take place from 9 to 19 March 2026 at United Nations Headquarters in New York.
This event aims to promote a high-level political dialogue on political violence againstwomen as a growing threat to democracy and to women's political participation, whilestrengthening cooperation among States, political leaders and international human rightsmechanisms.
The side event will feature high-level speakers who will provide their diverse and innovative approaches to implementing the Women, Peace and Security agenda, enabling a dynamic and cross-regional exchange of experiences. Representatives from Costa Rica, Finland, Gabon, Montenegro and Qatar will present their experiences and progress on the agenda.
During this panel the Nordic ministers for gender equality will demonstrate how rights-based family policies – shared parental leave, access to childcare, bodily autonomy, and equal participation in the labor markets – strengthen families in all shapes and forms and improve the well-being of all family members.
Approx 2:45pm: Panama will deliver a statement on behalf of the Shared Commitments holders on Women, Peace and Security (Colombia, Denmark, France, Greece, Latvia, Liberia, Panama and the United Kingdom) ahead of the Security Council briefing on UNAMA. Members of the Group of Friends of Women Peace and Security are also expected to participate.
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The Seventieth session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) will take place from 9 to 19 March 2026 at United Nations Headquarters in New York.
This side event, organized by Lebanon in partnership with the Arab Women Organization (AWO) and UN Women, will explore how inclusive, survivor-centered, and gender-responsive justice systems can support women's recovery and resilience in conflict and crisis contexts.
