(UNCSW) UNITED NATIONS COMMISION ON STATUS OF WOMEN
Agenda: “Addressing female genital mutilation”.
The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is the principal global intergovernmental body exclusively dedicated to the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women. A functional commission of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), it was established by ECOSOC resolution 11(II) of 21 June 1946. The CSW is instrumental in promoting women’s rights, documenting the reality of women’s lives throughout the world, and shaping global standards on gender equality and the empowerment of women.
In 1996, ECOSOC in resolution 1996/6 (see p. 20) expanded the Commission’s mandate and decided that it should take a leading role in monitoring and reviewing progress and problems in the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, and in mainstreaming a gender perspective in UN activities. During the Commission’s annual two-week session, representatives of UN Member States, civil society organization and UN entities gather at UN headquarters in New York.
They discuss progress and gaps in the implementation of the 1995 Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, the key global policy document on gender equality, and the 23rd special session of the General Assembly held in 2000 (Beijing+5), as well as emerging issues that affect gender equality and the empowerment of women. Member States agree on further actions to accelerate progress and promote women’s enjoyment of their rights in political, economic, and social fields. The outcomes and recommendations of each session are forwarded to ECOSOC for follow-up. UN Women supports all aspects of the Commission’s work. We also facilitate the participation of civil society representatives.
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), also known as Female Genital Cutting (FGC) or Female Circumcision, is a deeply rooted traditional practice that involves the partial or total removal of the external female genitalia for non-medical reasons. FGM is typically performed on girls between infancy and the age of 15, though it can also happen to women older than that. FGM is prevalent in some regions of Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Asia. It is considered a harmful practice that violates the human rights of women and girls. The practice is driven by a combination of cultural, social, religious, and sometimes misguided medical beliefs.
E-mail id: uncsw.mismun2023@gmail.com
In 1996, ECOSOC in resolution 1996/6 (see p. 20) expanded the Commission’s mandate and decided that it should take a leading role in monitoring and reviewing progress and problems in the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, and in mainstreaming a gender perspective in UN activities. During the Commission’s annual two-week session, representatives of UN Member States, civil society organization and UN entities gather at UN headquarters in New York.
They discuss progress and gaps in the implementation of the 1995 Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, the key global policy document on gender equality, and the 23rd special session of the General Assembly held in 2000 (Beijing+5), as well as emerging issues that affect gender equality and the empowerment of women. Member States agree on further actions to accelerate progress and promote women’s enjoyment of their rights in political, economic, and social fields. The outcomes and recommendations of each session are forwarded to ECOSOC for follow-up. UN Women supports all aspects of the Commission’s work. We also facilitate the participation of civil society representatives.
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), also known as Female Genital Cutting (FGC) or Female Circumcision, is a deeply rooted traditional practice that involves the partial or total removal of the external female genitalia for non-medical reasons. FGM is typically performed on girls between infancy and the age of 15, though it can also happen to women older than that. FGM is prevalent in some regions of Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Asia. It is considered a harmful practice that violates the human rights of women and girls. The practice is driven by a combination of cultural, social, religious, and sometimes misguided medical beliefs.
E-mail id: uncsw.mismun2023@gmail.com
CHAIRS
Rizam effa
Chairperaon of UNCSW
With her sense of determination, constructiveness and productiveness, we have Rizam Effa heading the committee: UNCSW. Over the years, she has been actively contributing to MISMUN conferences. Her optimistic approach to thinking has always given her the edge in solving problems and neutralising heated debates. Rizam is appreciable for her fearless, focused and kind-hearted behaviour towards the delegates and other members. Having said that, she holds esteem to empower her committee and refashion the mindsets of many intellectuals concerning social, political and emotional aspects. Her leadership skills add on to the value of her being a great asset to any organisation, serving the institute in various cultural and sporting events. She serves as the social service prefect of MIS for the year 2023. Looking forward to you all having a great span of learning and growing with her.
Yashvi Arora
Vice-Chairperson of UNCSW
Yashvi Arora is an ambitious, talented individual who has been excelling in various fields in her life through her never-give up attitude and positive enthusiasm towards achieving all her goals in life. She has excellently prevailed in her academics throughout the years and has been an active participant in numerous co-curricular activities as well. Her ever-lasting love for classic literature doesn’t put a pause to her obsession over reading fictional novels. Her compassion derives from being the president elect of the interact club in school for which she is determined and performs all her duties with perfection. Her previous MUN experiences really make her stand out of the crowd. Having Yashvi as the vice-chairperson for UNCSW is a wise decision as her drive to work towards women empowerment is very strong.