The NGO Committee on the Status of Women Geneva (NGO CSW Geneva) welcomes qualifying new members. The Committee’s Active Members are Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) at the United Nations.
The purpose of the Committee shall be to act as a strategic platform for non-governmental organizations, particularly women’s organizations, engaged with the United Nations in their advocacy and lobbying actions for the respect of States’ commitments and the maintenance of a global momentum for the defense of women’s rights and the promotion of gender equality.
Our member organizations support and work towards the goals and mission of the NGO CSW Geneva. All actions and initiatives of the Committee and its members shall be in line with all internationally agreed human rights instruments, in particular those specifically focused on women’s rights such as: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, CEDAW (Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women), and the Beijing Platform for Action.
Members shall:
• Refrain from political or partisan advocacy
• Avoid religious expressions or any form of proselytism
• Support and respect the advancement of women’s rights
• Respect and follow the NGO CSW Geneva Code of Conduct (available on the website)
To apply for active membership as a UN accredited NGO with ECOSOC, please download and complete the NGO CSW Geneva membership application form (see below) and return it and the required documents to treasurer@ngocsw-geneva.ch or secretariat@ngocsw-geneva.ch. The Bureau admits new members and, once approved for membership, they will be required to make the annual membership payment.
Associate Membership
The Committee is also open to “Associate members”. Associate Members are organizations without ECOSOC consultative status or qualifying individuals interested in the activities of the Association. Associate Members shall have no voting rights. Candidates should explain in writing why they are interested in becoming associate members and how they will contribute to the work and goals of the NGO CSW Geneva. Candidates should also note that our activities take place at the UN in Geneva and require a permanent UN grounds pass. In addition, any individual candidate should declare if she is affiliated with an NGO and give information on it. Such membership requests shall be be sent to treasurer@ngocsw-geneva.ch or secretariat@ngocsw-geneva.ch.
Membership Benefits
The Active Members of NGO CSW Geneva are ECOSOC accredited organizations and each organization has one vote. The Committee brings NGO representatives together to share information, issue joint statements, coordinate NGO participation at various UN meetings and bring their expertise to jointly work on substantive issues. Members receive; notices of Committee meetings and events, invitations to special events and meetings organized by the UN or other NGOs, information on relevant UN news and reports, andother activities. They have the opportunity contribute to task forces, working groups, events and reports of the Committee and members of their organizations are eligible to hold office.
Contact
For additional information regarding membership or payment, please contact the NGO CSW
Geneva using the Contact Form.