EVENT: CSW69 Forum Side Event
Date: 17 March, 2025
Location: Even Hotel Midtown East, New York
UVGI at CSW69 Side Session: Addressing the Global Humanitarian Response
United Voices for Global Impact (UVGI) participates in a side session at the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) titled:
“Disrupting Cycles of Inequality: Gender Disparities, Economic Barriers, Femicide, & Global Humanitarian Response”
This timely and urgent event brings together changemakers, civil society leaders, policymakers, and international advocates to discuss the systemic factors driving inequality and violence against women and girls—including the rising tide of femicide, a growing global human rights crisis.
Taking place within the framework of CSW69—which marks the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action—this session aims to create real momentum for gender-responsive humanitarian action, economic equity, and stronger global protections for women and girls.
Key Themes and Objectives
This session is designed to foster dialogue and actionable insights on the following priorities:
- Exposing Hidden Disparities
Addressing lesser-known but deeply impactful gender gaps, including:- Digital inequity
- Forced displacement and refugee vulnerability
- Economic exclusion and poverty cycles
- Gender-based violence and discrimination
- Dismantling Structural Barriers
Exploring financing strategies, institutional accountability mechanisms, and innovative policy approaches to eliminate entrenched systems of inequality and violence. - Integrating Gender Equity into Global Frameworks
Strengthening the alignment of economic, humanitarian, and peacebuilding policies with gender equity goals through the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) and Youth, Peace, and Security (YPS) agendas.
Session Highlights
- Case Studies & Policy Solutions
Presentations of real-world interventions that have successfully addressed gender and economic disparities, with insights from frontline activists and international policy experts. - Expanding WPS-YPS Frameworks
Advocating for the inclusion of economic empowerment, labor protections, and inclusive governance in global peace and security frameworks to better support women and youth in conflict-affected and post-conflict areas. - Trafficking Prevention & Financial Justice
A focused discussion on the intersections of financial insecurity, human trafficking, and exploitation, examining international regulatory responses and community-based solutions.
UVGI’s Vision and Role
As a contributing participant, United Voices for Global Impact (UVGI) joins this dialogue to amplify the voices of marginalized communities, promote inclusive and people-centered policies, and advocate for global action to break cycles of violence, inequality, and exclusion.
This event aligns with UVGI’s broader mission to:
- Promote sustainable development,
- Advance gender equity,
- Defend human rights, and
- Empower underserved and vulnerable populations around the world.
- Address Global Humanitarian Response
Our engagement at CSW69 is a reflection of our commitment to driving systemic change, informing policy through lived experiences, and working collaboratively to ensure dignity, safety, and opportunity for all.
By standing with global partners at CSW69, UVGI continues to advocate for a just and equitable world—one where every woman and girl can thrive free from violence, discrimination, and systemic barriers.
