The CSW70 Youth Events are organized by UN Women alongside young feminists during the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70). The events will take place in New York, USA, from 9–20 March 2026. These youth spaces are designed for confirmed CSW70 participants aged 13–35 to meaningfully engage in global gender equality discussions and policy processes.
About the Program
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Host Organization: UN Women
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Event Context: Commission on the Status
of Women (70th Session – CSW70)
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Location: New York City, USA
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Main CSW70 Dates: 9–20 March 2026
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Youth Events Dates:
o 8
March 2026 – In-Person Youth Forum (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST)
o 10
March 2026 – UN Language Lab (3:00 – 5:00 PM EST)
o 12
March 2026 – Young Women Entrepreneurs, AI & Economic Justice (10:00 AM –
12:00 PM EST)
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Funding Status: Not funded (participants
must already be confirmed to attend CSW70)
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Application Form: Online submission
required
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Note: Limited space available; selection
is curated
Financial Benefits
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No financial support provided
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No airfare coverage
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No accommodation coverage
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No visa support guarantee
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No meals or per diem provided
Participants must already be
accredited and able to attend CSW70 in New York at their own cost.
Additional Benefits
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Direct engagement with young feminists and youth
leaders
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Dialogue with government representatives and UN
officials
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Capacity-building on CSW negotiation language
and advocacy messaging
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Networking with civil society organizations
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Participation certificate (subject to organizer
confirmation)
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Intergenerational exchange and accountability
discussions
Eligibility Criteria
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Must be officially confirmed to attend CSW70 in
New York
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Age between 13 and 35 years
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Interest in gender equality and women’s rights
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Engagement in youth leadership, feminist
advocacy, civil society, or related fields
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Ability to participate in English (limited
interpretation available)
How to Apply
1.
Ensure you are officially confirmed to attend
CSW70.
2.
Complete the online application form.
3.
Submit all required information accurately.
4.
Wait for confirmation email (selection is
competitive due to limited capacity).
Selected participants will
receive a separate confirmation email with logistical details.
