The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is the United Nations’ principal intergovernmental body dedicated to the promotion of gender equality and women’s empowerment. It is the highest women’s human rights commission in the United Nations. The annual meeting of the CSW has been held at UN headquarters in New York since 1987.
The 67th session of the CSW (CSW67) was held in person this year from March 6 to 17. The priority theme was “innovation and technological change, and education in the digital age for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls.”
Taiwan is internationally recognized for advancing gender equality. During the CSW67, Taiwan nongovernmental organizations promoted gender equality initiatives. At sideline events, they raised awareness about Taiwan’s gender equality achievements. These actions will continue to elevate Taiwan’s image.
Alongside the CSW67, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Foundation of Women’s Rights Promotion and Development jointly held several events to celebrate Taiwan Gender Equality Week.
- Taiwan Night – Celebrating Women in Tech
Taiwan Night was held at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in New York at 19:00 (EST) on March 7. Attendees included distinguished guests from Taiwan’s diplomatic allies, overseas Taiwanese, NGOs, and Taiwan’s CSW67 delegation.
Featuring thematic films and a hybrid “multiverse” fashion show, the event underscored Taiwan’s commitment to gender equality and showcased the successes achieved by its public and private sectors working jointly to further technological development and gender equality.
- Taiwan Main Stage: Promoting Gender Equality in the Digital Age
Taiwan Main Stage: Promoting Gender Equality in the Digital Age was held at TECO in New York at 18:30 (EST) on March 9. In line with the theme of the CSW67, it highlighted the initiatives of Taiwan NGOs, as well as gendered innovations in science and technology.
Distinguished guests from Taiwan’s diplomatic allies and international NGOs spoke on such topics as the integration of technology and gender equality, improving women’s participation in decision-making in the digital era, and the urgent need for inclusiveness in science and technology.
- NGO CSW67 Forum
In this year’s NGO CSW67, from March 6 to March 17, there were 28 parallel events from Taiwan’s NGOs, with 14 in-person and events 14 virtual events.
Taiwan’s NGOs shared their practical experiences and suggestions about how to free women from technology-facilitated GBV and make women reach their full potential through technology.
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