Commission on the Status of Women and LWVUS Presentation 

Members of the League of Women Voters are invited to attend the 66th Meeting of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW66) at the United Nations in New York, being held virtually Monday, March 14–Friday, March 25, 2022. The CSW is the principal global intergovernmental body exclusively devoted to promoting women’s rights, documenting the reality of women’s lives throughout the world, and shaping global standards on gender equality and the empowerment of women. 

The priority theme this year is achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls in the context of climate change as well as environmental and disaster risk reduction policies and programs. Another theme is women's economic empowerment in the changing world of work. 

The LWV of the United States has been an active participant in CSW meetings since its inception in 1946 and has attended meetings, presented and commented at commission meetings, and sponsored panels and events. 

The LWVUS will present a parallel event, “Climate Threats to Democratic Elections: Preparing for the Worst,” on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. PT.  Publicity details to come. 

You can register in advance for the parallel event. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.  

Please let the League know if you have questions about this process.  It would be helpful if you could write up brief summaries of events you attend that are relevant to LWV members and send them to csensor@lwv.org. The summaries will be compiled and shared with League members after the forum and will help the League prepare for future events.  

The NGO Committee on the Status of Women, NY (NGO CSW/NY) sponsors the NGO CSW Forum of events and panels, advocacy trainings, briefings on CSW discussions and draft outcome documents, and opportunities to attend regional caucuses. The NGO CSW/NY is a group of New York–based women’s NGOs in consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council.  

To register and for more information on the NGO CSW66 Forum and on NGO parallel events, visit the NGO CSW/NY website. 

Celebrating the Nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson 

Black History Month came to a close with the nomination of the first Black woman, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, to the Supreme Court. LWV's CEO Virginia Kase Solomón wrote about the added challenges faced by Black female candidates in both this decision and across the political sphere. As we applaud the decision to promote a Black woman to the highest judicial post in our nation, we reflect on the countless contributions Black women have made to our democracy since its inception. 

LWVUS Launches Registration Campaigns 

With primary elections kicking off, the League has launched multiple voter registration campaigns to empower underserved communities across the nation. These include young people, new citizens, and those returning from incarceration. Check your voter registration and primary information at VOTE411.org! 

102 Years of Defending Democracy 

To honor over a century of work, Leagues across the country hosted more then 100 actions (more actions than years of League history) empowering voters across the country. These included registration drives, letter-writing campaigns, educational panels and workshops, and more. 

Did you miss our virtual birthday rally? Check it out and learn more about state and local League actions from our birthday.