On March 19, 2025, National Indigenous Women Forum (NIWF), in collaboration with the Association for Dalit Women's Advancement of Nepal (ADWAN), hosted a parallel event at the 69th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). Titled "Beijing +30 Review from Indigenous and Dalit Women's Perspectives," the event took place at the UN Church Center, 777 UN Plaza, 10th floor. This session provided a crucial platform for Indigenous and Dalit women’s rights advocates, policymakers, and international stakeholders to assess the progress, challenges, and gaps in implementing the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action from an intersectional lens.

The distinguished panel featured prominent voices in gender equality and social justice, including Hon. Kiran Kumar Shah, Chairperson of the Women and Social Affairs Committee; Dr. Diana Fox, Professor of Anthropology and Chair at Bridgewater State University, USA; Patricia Cortes, Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) Specialist at UN Women; Dr. Bishnu Maya Pariyar, Patron of ADWAN; and Yasso Kanti Bhattachan, Vice Chair of NIWF. Additionally, Pamela Morgan, Chair of NGO CSW, delivered a special address as the guest speaker.

The event concluded with a strong call to action for governments, civil society organizations, and multilateral institutions to prioritize intersectional approaches in policy-making. Key recommendations included the inclusion of Indigenous and Dalit women in decision-making processes, strengthening grassroots-led initiatives, and amplifying their voices in international advocacy spaces. Through this dialogue, NIWF and ADWAN reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the rights of Indigenous and Dalit women, ensuring that their voices and perspectives are not only heard but also actively shape global gender equality agendas.