The countdown to CSW70 has already begun. But you don’t need to wait until March to take part. Every member of NFBPWC has a role to play, and the time to get involved is now. Whether you have a project to showcase or an idea to explore, or you are just curious about the UN process, there are concrete ways you can contribute today.

1) Share Your Stories and Projects: Our greatest strengths are the lived experiences of our members. Did your club launch a mentorship program? Lead a local advocacy effort? Organize a community event around women’s health, education, and entrepreneurship? These activities, experiences, and stories can become the foundation of a CSW Parallel Event or contribute to the messaging we carry forward as an organization.

1)  Contribute: Email a short description (even just a paragraph) of your project or idea to csw@nfbpwc.org. It doesn’t have to be polished / just the seed of an idea.)
2)   Join a Planning Team: Hosting a Parallel Event doesn’t require years of UN experience. It does require enthusiasm, collaboration, and a willingness to learn. Teams of two or three can make an event happen. If you’re curious about moderating or supporting with tech or helping shape the content, this is your chance to grow alongside other members.

Contribute: Raise your hand to join a planning team. You’ll gain experience, connections, and a deeper understanding of how civil society voices influence global dialogue

3)  Build Awareness in Your Club: Not everyone can attend CSW in person. But everyone can engage with its mission. Bring CSW updates to your local meetings, highlight UN Women resources, and spark conversations about how global themes connect to local issues. Awareness fuels action.

Contribute: Share this,article with your club and invite one new member to join our next CSW info session.

1)   Mark Your Calendar for the Vision Session: A vison and planning session will be scheduled soon. This is where we’ll brainstorm, connect, and set the stage for NFBPWC’s participation in CSW70. Your presence matters – whether you come with a project idea or simply an eagerness to learn.

Why Act Now?

Because CSW isn’t just about March. It’s about shaping the global conversation all year long. When NFBPWC members step up now, we ensure our local voices echo on the global stage in 2026.

What are Parallel Events? Parallel Events are civil society led sessions that run alongside the official/formal CSW proceedings. Hosted by NGOs, they create space for organizations like NFBPWC to highlight projects, share solutions, and spark global partnerships.

They are significant in that they are accessible, flexible, and diverse.

• Accessible: Any NGO with ECOSOC consultative status can apply to host.
• Flexible: They can be in-person in New York or fully virtual, allowing the widest participation globally.
• Diverse: Topics span everything from entrepreneurship and education to sustainability, health, human rights, and beyond.

What does it take to host a virtual parallel event: