named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Cities for CEDAW
Fellowship program promoting local implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women through city-level advocacy and policy change
NGO CSW Forum
Annual convening and virtual platform facilitating civil society participation in the UN Commission on the Status of Women, enabling information exchange and strategic collaboration
Youth Leaders & Young Professionals (YLYPs) Program
Leadership development and advocacy training initiative for young individuals under 40, fostering next-generation feminist activism and UN engagement
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Women's Leadership & Peace Network Building 2 activities
- Amplify grassroots voices in UN gender equality processesConvenes global civil society and amplifies grassroots advocacy at the United Nations, including through partnerships such as with Women Have Wings, participation in campaigns like the 16 Days of Activism, and distributing surveys to nearly 50,000 civil society representatives to inform the transformation of the Commission on the Status of Women.
- Facilitate information exchange and policy discussion on women's issuesProvides a forum for the exchange of information and substantive discussion on policies and programs related to women and women’s studies, supporting collaboration among member organizations and implementation of international agreements such as the Beijing Platform for Action.
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Leadership & Policy Dialogue Forums 2 activities
- Convene civil society for the UN Commission on the Status of WomenOrganizes the annual NGO CSW Civil Society Forum in parallel with the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, providing in-person and online platforms for advocacy, networking, and information exchange. The forum uses a shared leadership model to promote inclusivity and includes a Healing and Community space to support attendee well-being.
- Host monthly meetings on gender equality themesHosts monthly open and virtual meetings focused on the Commission on the Status of Women’s priority themes, featuring expert speakers, members of the Advocacy & Research Group, and global participants. These meetings serve to educate, engage, and coordinate civil society, with recent examples including debriefs on CSW67 outcomes and discussions on future advocacy strategies.
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Annual Impact and Evaluation Reporting 1 activity
- Develop and publish annual NGO CSW Forum HandbookDevelops an annual Handbook for the NGO CSW Forum that includes high-level statements, planning committee details, awardee highlights, and behind-the-scenes insights to support participant engagement and orientation.
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Community Safety and Conduct Enforcement 1 activity
- Maintain safety and inclusion protocols for eventsOperates a safety reporting system via safety@ngocsw.org to respond to incidents of harassment or hostile environments during the NGO CSW Forum and other NGO CSW/NY events, ensuring a safe and inclusive space for participants.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Offer membership programs for organizations and individualsOffers four membership categories: Regular Membership for ECOSOC-accredited organizations, Associate Membership for non-ECOSOC-accredited organizations, Supporting Membership for individuals, and Youth Leader Membership for individuals under 40, each limited to one representative to ensure broad participation.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Produce and distribute monthly newslettersProduces and distributes a monthly newsletter that includes updates on events, advocacy opportunities, and organizational news to engage and inform its global membership and constituents.
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Youth Global Leadership & Model UN Programs 1 activity
- Support youth leadership and engagement in feminist advocacyRuns the Youth Leaders & Young Professionals (YLYPs) initiative and hosts an annual event series of eight sessions—including panels, advocacy training, and professional development—to prepare youth for participation in the CSW and NGO CSW Forum. Also includes a Cities for CEDAW Fellowship and a Young Professionals Subcommittee as part of its leadership structure.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Publish research and historical documentation on women's movementsPublished a 50-year history report documenting the organization’s role in the global women’s movement, with chapters authored by former Chairs based on their tenure, serving as a research contribution to the field.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$303K
Contributions & grants$64K21%
Program service revenue$239K79%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$320K
Program expenses68%
Admin / overhead32%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$93K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$78K
Cash$74K
Investments$0
Liabilities$3K
Net assets$75K
Liquid reserves2.8 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -13.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 9
- AMY AI BANKER — Board Member
- EMILY VAN VLECK — Board Member
- FOTEINI PAPAGIOTI — Treasurer
- GILLIAN D'SOUZA NAZARETH — Treasurer
- LILIANE NKUNZIMANA — Board Member
- MARLINE MCLEAN — ecretary
- PAMELA MORGAN — Co-Chairman
- QUISIA GONZALEZ — Board Member
- ROSA LIZARDE — Co-Chairman
relationships · 23
Who they work with
- Advocacy & Research Group (ARG) Partner — Collaborates with the Advocacy & Research Group to inform monthly meetings and advocacy efforts.
- American Association of University Women Network — Regular member organization of NGO CSW/NY
- Baha'i International Community Partner — Liliane Nkunzimana, Member-at-Large, is a Representative of the Baha'i International Community’s UN Office in New York.
- Business and Professional Women International Partner — Emily Van Vleck, Member-at-Large, is UN Representative for the International Federation of Business and Professional Women.
- Conference of NGOs (CoNGO) Network — Founded under the auspices of CoNGO, indicating formal affiliation within a global NGO network.
- Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations Network — Substantive committee of CoNGO, operating in consultative relationship with the United Nations.
- Equality Now Network — Regular member organization of NGO CSW/NY
- International Union for Land Value Taxation Partner — Dr. Quisia Gonzalez, Member-at-Large, is the UN NGO representative for the International Union for Land Value Taxation.
- Jewish Women International (JWI) Network — Associate member organization of NGO CSW/NY
- League of Women Voters of the United States Network — Regular member organization of NGO CSW/NY
- National Council of Jewish Women Network — Associate member organization of NGO CSW/NY
- Pan Pacific and South East Asia Women’s Association International Partner — Amy Banker, Member-at-Large, is the UN Representative for PPSEAWA International.
- Red Dot Foundation Partner — Gillian D’Souza Nazareth, Treasurer of NGO CSW/NY, is Director of Global Partnerships and Principal Representative to the UN for the Red Dot Foundation.
- Soka Gakkai International Partner — Ivy Koek, Past Co-Chair, is a Representative to the UN for Soka Gakkai International.
- Soroptimist International Partner — Marline McLean, Secretary of NGO CSW/NY, is a member and former President of Soroptimist International of NYC.
- UN CSW Government — Engages in advocacy at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, including through submissions and participation in the Zero Draft and outcome document processes.
- United Nations Government — Engages with UN gender processes, particularly in relation to CSW outcomes and accountability.
- United Nations Commission on the Status of Women Government — Hosts annual events and forums in coordination with the UN CSW priority themes and processes.
- Women Have Wings Partner — Collaborates with NGO CSW/NY to select and announce the Global Youth Fellows for Gender Equality.
- Women Have Wings Partner — Partnership focused on promoting generation equality.
- Women in Global Health Network — Regular member organization of NGO CSW/NY
- Women's Human Rights Education Institute Network — Associate member organization of NGO CSW/NY
- Zonta International Partner — Pamela Morgan, Co-Chair of NGO CSW/NY, is also chair of Zonta International’s United Nations Committee.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collaborative Advocacy Networkmethodology: collaborative-advocacy-networkBy creating a structured forum for member organizations to exchange information and coordinate advocacy around UN agreements, the organization amplifies collective impact on global gender equality, because unified civil society engagement strengthens accountability and policy influence.
- Intersectional and Intergenerational Movement Buildingmethodology: intersectional_collaborative_leadershipBy intentionally connecting youth leaders with established feminists and centering intersectional analysis of systemic oppressions, the organization strengthens the resilience and inclusivity of global feminist movements, because diverse, intergenerationally linked movements produce more equitable and sustainable advocacy outcomes.
- Participatory and Transparent UN Engagementmethodology: participatory advocacy reformBy using large-scale civil society input and transparent processes, the organization increases legitimacy and ownership of recommendations for UN gender equality mechanisms, because inclusive, democratically informed advocacy leads to more accountable and transformative policy reform.