HRS’s contribution to CSW69: Accelerating progress for gender equality

In New York, HRS joined global voices demanding action on conflict, hunger, and how they harm women and girls most. Human Rights Solidarity (HRS), a UK-based, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to human rights advocacy, proudly participated in the 69th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. This milestone event amplified the voices of refugee, migrant, and marginalised women globally.

HRS engaged in impactful sessions on child marriage, gender-based violence, women’s leadership in conflict zones, and labor rights, contributing to critical global discussions on women’s and girls’ challenges. Our Women’s Rights Committee collaborated with policymakers, civil society leaders, and survivor-activists to champion intersectional, inclusive gender equality strategies.

Despite logistical hurdles, HRS’s participation underscored the power of perseverance and solidarity in global advocacy. The insights and partnerships forged are now driving our local and global initiatives.
CSW69 was more than a conference it was a rallying cry for action. HRS returns energised, informed, and unwavering in its commitment to protecting and promoting the rights of every woman and girl, fostering a just, inclusive, and equitable future.