Thursday 24th September - Whole Alliance Meeting 

On 24th September 2026, UKCSWA was delighted to host an insightful talk by Sarah Wyer, PhD researcher at the Department of Computer Science, Durham University, & Software Sustainability Institute Fellow.
We were delighted that the National Council of Women of Great Britain (NCWGB) proposed that Sarah join us to discuss AI, digital safety, violence against women and girls, and the accountability gap in current AI systems. The session was timely, as civil society prepares for the UK's forthcoming examination under the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW).
At the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70), governments agreed new language on digital justice and Al governance, recognising algorithmic bias, deepfake abuse and online harassment as issues of justice and women's rights, not simply matters of digital policy. Drawing on her groundbreaking research, Sarah explored a critical accountability gap.
Following Sarah's presentation, we examined how the issues raised relate to the UK's obligations under CEDAW and the commitments agreed at CSW70. We considered priorities, evidence gaps and key messages that may help inform UKCSWA's engagement with the forthcoming UK CEDAW examination.

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28th May -UN Event (London)

 

"The Leader the World Needs: Appointing the Next UN Secretary-General", hosted by the United Nations Association - UK in Central Hall Westminster, the site of the very first UN meeting in 1946.

The event brought together four potential candidates for the next UN Secretary-General, Michelle Bachelet, María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés, Rafael Mariano Grossi, and Rebeca Grynspan was interviewed by Lyse Doucet and offered an opportunity for civil society to ask a questions that sits at the heart of the UN's future.

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28th May - UKCSWA Whole Alliance Meeting.

 

Our meeting fell on International Menstrual Hygiene Day and we were delighted to have amazing speakers.

Jenni Martin from Menstrual Rights Global &

Anna Lawton from UK Govt Cabinet Office

provided updates and answered questions from the floor.

Millions of women & girls world wide lack dignified, healthy ways to manage their menstruation, due to hurdles including gender inequality, discriminatory social norms and poverty. Poor menstrual health can limit people’s right to attend school or work or to participate in society, diminishing their opportunities to thrive throughout life.

Stigma and taboos around menstruation fuel inadequate information, unhygienic practices and negative attitudes, issues that worsen in times of crisis.

 

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March 3rd 2026 - Commission on the Status of Women

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At CSW69 we were delighted that our joint event with UK Government Office for Equality and Opportunity shone a vital light on a reality too often overlooked: violence against women and girls is lifelong. Older women’s experiences remain some of the least heard, least understood, and least resourced.

Speakers highlighted that older women face unique forms of violence, often intensified by dependency, health needs, isolation, and unequal power dynamics. Yet, despite this, their voices are frequently dismissed or absent from policy discussions, research, and justice processes.

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