(NIWF) team actively participated in a series of donor events, parallel sessions, dinner meetings, and networking engagements during the Commission on the Status of Women 70th Session.
2026-03-09
From 9–13 March 2026, the National Indigenous Women Forum (NIWF) team actively participated in a series of donor events, parallel sessions, dinner meetings, and networking engagements during the Commission on the Status of Women 70th Session.
At a time when the world is facing multiple crises from climate change to shrinking civic spaces for women’s rights being present at global platforms like CSW is more important than ever. These spaces allow Indigenous Women’s voices, knowledge, and leadership to be heard in conversations that shape global policies and actions.
During the week, NIWF met with the MADRE team, our longtime donor and participated in their parallel event and an inspiring evening of Resistance and Renewal. The team also joined events hosted by the International Indigenous Women’s Forum (FIMI) focusing on CEDAW General Recommendation No. 39 and key issues affecting Indigenous Women. NIWF also participated in a parallel event organized by Womenkind Worldwide, one of our new partners.
The NIWF team also had the opportunity to meet with the President of the United Nations Economic and Social Council, H.E. Lok Bahadur Thapa, highlighting the importance of strengthening Indigenous Women’s leadership and participation in global decision-making spaces.
Through these engagements, NIWF continues to build solidarity, strengthen partnerships, and advocate for the rights, knowledge, and leadership of Indigenous Women at the global level. 
