NGO Committee on the Status of Women Vienna

The NGO Committee on the Status of Women Vienna (NGO CSW Vienna) is a voluntary committee, accredited at the United Nations Office in Vienna, that brings together international non-governmental organizations to promote gender equality and the empowerment of women.

About NGO CSW Vienna

The NGO Committee on the Status of Women Vienna (NGO CSW Vienna), accredited at the United Nations Office in Vienna, was founded in 1982 and works on a voluntary basis on both national and international levels. The Committee is comprised of around 40 international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with a focus on women’s issues. The Committee’s main purpose is to facilitate the activities of its member organizations in promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women. It acts as a forum for the exchange of information and views on matters of common interest and coordinates the drafting of joint statements to UN agencies and Commissions, including the UN Commission on the Status of Women.

What we do

Promote gender equality and mainstream women's issues in the work of the United Nations.
Monitor implementation of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, in particular SDG 5 on gender equality and women's empowerment.
Participate in the UN Commission on the Status of Women, submit statements to its sessions, disseminate related documents, and support the activities of UN Women.
Advocate for women's issues with UN Member States' missions.
Consult with subject matter experts and provide the expertise and experience of our member organizations to UN agencies.

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Upcoming meetings

A selection of upcoming meetings and events. Dates and formats are subject to change.

Dec 3, 2026 Monthly meeting – Disarmament VIC, hybrid
Nov 12, 2026 Monthly meeting VIC, hybrid
Oct 19–23, 2026 COP UNTOC side events VIC, hybrid

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