Live Schedule

Previously

10⁰⁰_am

Economic and Social Council

8th plenary meeting - Commission on the Status of Women, Seventieth session (CSW70) - High-level meeting on violence against women and girls

The Seventieth session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) will take place from 9 to 19 March 2026 at United Nations Headquarters in New York.

10⁰⁰_am

General Assembly

Fifth Committee, 25th plenary meeting - General Assembly, First part of the resumed 80th session

Administrative and Budgetary Committee

10⁰⁰_am

Economic and Social Council

Women Must Be at the Table: A Simple Suggestion to Improve Meaningful Access to Justice for All Women (CSW70 Side Event)

In the panel discussion, we explore how to increase women's seats at all decision-making processes so that our participation would bear fruit that people can feel and appreciate the fact that we live in society where rule of law exists for all.

10⁰⁰_am

General Assembly

Informal Ad hoc Working Group on UN80 initiative - General Assembly, 80th session

Mandate review/existing stock of mandates/OP25Role of and requests to the Secretariat

10⁰⁰_am

Side Events

Ensuring Access to Justice for Afghan Women and Girls: Documentation, Accountability, Protection, and the Rule of Law (CSW70 Side Event)

This side event situates violence against Afghan women and girls, includingrestrictions on legal status, bodily autonomy, and access to health and reproductivecare, within international legal and accountability frameworks.

10⁰⁰_am

Security Council

Non-proliferation - Security Council, 10120th meeting

Non-proliferationSecurity Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006)

10⁰⁰_am

Meetings & Events

Mission of Israel briefing on the situation in the Middle East

10³⁰_am

Goals Lounge

Cutting through the Noise | Goals Lounge

In a world flooded with information, the stories that move people to care—and act—are the ones that cut through the noise.

11³⁰_am

Side Events

High-level Meeting on the occasion of the Fifth Anniversary of the Group of Friends for Eliminating Violence against Women and Girls | Five Years On: Securing Achievements and Ensuring Durable Impact (CSW70 Side Event)

The fifth anniversary of the Group of Friends provides an opportunity to take stock of progress, reaffirm political commitments, and galvanise renewed action to prevent and end all forms of VAWG. The event will showcase successful approaches and provide a forum for exchanging best practices.

11³⁰_am

Side Events

Demographic Resilience and Access to Justice: Securing Rights and Choices in a Changing World (CSW70 Side Event)

This side-event will explore how societies can adapt to diverse population shifts—ranging from rapid growth to ageing and decline—by prioritizing human rights and gender equality.

12⁰⁰_pm

Press Conferences

Iran, Lebanon & other topics - Daily Press Briefing (12 March 2026) | United Nations

Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

01¹⁵_pm

Meetings & Events

Protecting Women and Children: Combating Violence and Exploitation in Surrogacy (CSW70 Side Event)

This side event aims to provide a forum for reflection, dialogue and awareness-raising on the risks of violence and exploitation in the context of surrogacy, particularly for women in vulnerable situations, and children, while promoting a shared understanding of States' obligations to prevent violence, coercion and exploitation in all contexts.

03⁰⁰_pm

Economic and Social Council

9th plenary meeting - Commission on the Status of Women, Seventieth session (CSW70) - High-level meeting on violence against women and girls (continued)

The Seventieth session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) will take place from 9 to 19 March 2026 at United Nations Headquarters in New York.

03⁰⁰_pm

Economic and Social Council

From Youth Priorities to Local Action: Advancing Young Women's Access to Justice in Agrifood Systems (CSW70 Side Event)

Side event of the Commission on the Status of Women entitled "From Youth Priorities to Local Action: Advancing Young Women's Access to Justice in Agrifood Systems"

03⁰⁰_pm

Economic and Social Council

Justice and Women in Algeria: From Parity to the Promotion of Leadership (CSW70 Side Event)

Access to justice for women, both as actors within the judicial system and as rights‑holders, is a critical issue for gender equality and human rights and a priority for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

04⁰⁰_pm

Media Stakeouts

Amir Saeid Iravani (Iran) on the situation in the Middle East - Security Council Media Stakeout

Remarks by Ambassador Mr. Amir Saeid Iravani, Permanent Representative of Iran to the United Nations, at the Security Council Media Stakeout

04⁴⁵_pm

Economic and Social Council

Women led development and south south cooperation - success stories from IBSA fund (CSW70 Side Event)

This event will facilitate a rich exchange of experience and knowledge sharing between stakeholders, highlighting innovations in community mobilization, resource convergence, and gender-responsive programming.

04⁴⁵_pm

Economic and Social Council

Unlocking HER Potential: Gender equality through equitable access to assistive technology (CSW70 Side Event)

CSW70 Side Event to promote the leadership, agency, and lived experiences of women and girls in the governance, design, and service delivery of assistive technology to ensure effective and equitable solutions, recognizing women and girls as agents of change.