UN Commission on the Status of Women
Agenda - Preventing and Responding to Gender-Based Violence.
The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is a functional commission of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and the principal international body of the United Nations (UN) for discussion on the process of developing and implementing international norms and standards related to the empowerment of women and gender equality. It was established by ECOSOC resolution 11(II) of 21 June 1946. Each year, CSW reports to ECOSOC during the Management Session.Gender-based violence remains a pervasive issue worldwide, affecting millions of women and girls. Globally, approximately one in three women, around 736 million, experience physical or sexual violence, predominantly by an intimate partner. This figure has remained largely unchanged over the past decade. Addressing gender-based violence requires a multifaceted approach, involving legal reforms, community education, support services, and economic empowerment initiatives to mitigate and prevent further violence against women and girls.