To provide a forum during CSW for the exchange of information and for substantive discussion on issues and policies related to women under UN consideration and other relevant women-related studies and programs; 2.
To assist the international community in implementing the Nairobi Forward-looking Strategies and the Beijing Platform for Action and decisions reached at subsequent major United Nations conferences as they relate to the advancement of women; 3.
To facilitate cooperation among its member organizations, in areas of mutual interest, in the exercise of the consultative function and in activities supportive of women-related United Nations objectives; 4.
In collaboration with sister committees in Geneva and Vienna, the NGO/CSW/NY organizes the NGO Consultation Day in preparation for the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) meetings.
The annual calendar of activities for the NGO/CSW/NY includes the NGO Consultation Day followed by ten days of NGO activities during the CSW; a Woman Ambassadors’ Luncheon at which awards are presented to new women ambassadors; a Roundtable briefing to prepare for the CSW (jointly sponsored with UN Women); and panel discussions for members concerning current issues at the UN via monthly meetings.