by Liz MacNiven, AIWC Cologne

I have always thought that one of the benefits of being a member of FAWCO, and one thing that sets us apart from other groups I have been involved with, is our relationship with the UN. In previous years I have shied away from being part of the CSW delegation, mainly due to the expense...

By Erica Higbie, UN Rep, FAUSA

• Advocate for financing – no meaning to any promises without a budget.
• Opportunity to influence to Outcome Document during negotiations is very limited.  
• We need to have access to government caucuses if we are to have any influence during negotiations.
• Need to better understand CSW Methods of Work, which are scheduled to be discussed CSW66.

By Ayuska Motha, UN Rep, AIWC Cologne

What is it called when fifty FAWCO feminists join hands across time zones to virtually and collectively inform ourselves on the status of women and their rights?

CSW65 (the UN Commission on the Status of Women)!

This was my first time attending this 2 week conference that I had been wanting to attend for...