Report of IAWPA Delegation to the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70), 9–20 March 2026, New York
1. Introduction The International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) participated in the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70), held at UN Headquarters, New York, from 9 to 20 March 2026. The session’s priority theme—advancing gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls—provided a strategic platform for IAWPA to share grassroots experience and engage with global policy processes. 2. Delegation Composition - Head of Delegation: P.Amb. Patricia Ifeoma Nwabuwa - P Amb. Aisha Bello - P.Amb. John kennedy 3. Objectives of Participation 1. Present community-level evidence on women’s rights, economic inclusion, and leadership (including linkages to peacebuilding, water governance, and blue economy livelihoods). 2. Contribute to interactive dialogues and side events aligned with CSW70 priority and review themes. 3. Build partnerships with Member States, UN entities, and civil society to scale proven interventi...