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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.
Subject: "Counter-terrorism abuses challenging the international order" (definition of terrorism, use of force under the pretext of counter-terrorism, narco-terrorism)
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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.
In the panel discussion, we explore how to increase women's seats at all decision-making processes so that our participation would bear fruit that people can feel and appreciate the fact that we live in society where rule of law exists for all.
This side event situates violence against Afghan women and girls, includingrestrictions on legal status, bodily autonomy, and access to health and reproductivecare, within international legal and accountability frameworks.
Audio Languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish, Original
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.
This side-event will explore how societies can adapt to diverse population shifts—ranging from rapid growth to ageing and decline—by prioritizing human rights and gender equality.
The fifth anniversary of the Group of Friends provides an opportunity to take stock of progress, reaffirm political commitments, and galvanise renewed action to prevent and end all forms of VAWG. The event will showcase successful approaches and provide a forum for exchanging best practices.
This side event aims to provide a forum for reflection, dialogue and awareness-raising on the risks of violence and exploitation in the context of surrogacy, particularly for women in vulnerable situations, and children, while promoting a shared understanding of States' obligations to prevent violence, coercion and exploitation in all contexts.
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.
Side event of the Commission on the Status of Women entitled "From Youth Priorities to Local Action: Advancing Young Women's Access to Justice in Agrifood Systems"
Access to justice for women, both as actors within the judicial system and as rights‑holders, is a critical issue for gender equality and human rights and a priority for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
CSW70 Side Event to promote the leadership, agency, and lived experiences of women and girls in the governance, design, and service delivery of assistive technology to ensure effective and equitable solutions, recognizing women and girls as agents of change.
This event will facilitate a rich exchange of experience and knowledge sharing between stakeholders, highlighting innovations in community mobilization, resource convergence, and gender-responsive programming.
