March 9-20, 2026

The 70th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) will take place at UN Headquarters in New York from March 9-20, 2026. This is a conference on women's rights and gender equality that examines the reality of women’s lives throughout the world. CSW sets goals and shapes global standards for gender equality and women's rights and empowerment. CSW70 in 2026 will focus on ensuring and strengthening access to justice for all women and girls by promoting inclusive and equitable legal systems, eliminating discriminatory laws, policies, and practices, and addressing structural barriers.

Servas' Participation in CSW70

In-person: Registration for in-person attendance closed in October 2025.  

Virtual (online): In addition to the official UN meetings, there are also hundreds of parallel events collectively called the NGO-CSW70 Forum which take place virtually between March 9-20. The Forum is organized by and for non-governmental organizations like Servas International. It helps educate and advocate on the gender equality issues that UN member countries are currently discussing.

All Servas members worldwide are warmly invited to participate in the Forum virtually. There is no limit on the number of Servas members who can participate virtually, and there is no registration fee to do so.

To participate either in person or virtually, complete and submit the Application Form which is located on the Servas International website. We will then email you more information. We are organizing informational Zoom sessions before, during, and after CSW70 for Servas members to help them prepare for CSW70 and to gain the most from it.

When you complete the Form, please be sure to have your Servas International membership active and up to date.

Thank you!

Servas Women Organizers

Servas Women | Servas International

Please contact ServasWomen@servas.org if you have any questions