The fifty-first session of the Commission on the Status of Women took place from 26 February to 9 March 2007. In accordance with its multi-year programme of work for 2007-2009, the Commission considered “The elimination of all forms of discrimination and violence against the girl child” as its priority theme. Based on this theme, an online discussion was also held from 14 August to 8 September 2006. DAW, in collaboration with the UNICEF, also organized an Expert Group Meeting (EGM) on this theme. The EGM was hosted by the UNICEF Innocenti Research Centre in Florence, Italy, from 25 to 28 September 2006.
Report of the 51st session of the Commission on the Status of Women
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Documents
Interactive dialogues during the CSW
Informal events organized by the Bureau of the CSW
Opening statements
Keynote addresses on the priority theme
Other statements
Non-governmental organizations
Parallel events
Press releases
Annotated
Provisional Agenda and proposed organization of work
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Official Documents
Background information
NGO Statements
High-level roundtable on “Elimination of all forms of discrimination and violence against the girl child” - 26 February 2007, 3:00 to 6:00 PM
Discussion guide on the high-level roundtable [ A C E F R S ]
List of participants
Moderator's Summary
Panel 1 “Key policy initiatives to eliminate all forms of discrimination and violence
against the girl child” - 27 February 2007, 10.00 AM to 1.00 PM
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Moderator's Summary
Panel 2 “Capacity-building on mainstreaming a gender perspective in the development,
implementation and evaluation of national policies and programmes for the elimination
of all forms of discrimination and violence against the girl child” - 27 February 2007, 3.00 PM to 6.00 PM
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Moderator's Summary
Interactive expert panel: "Elimination of all forms of violence against women: follow up to the Secretary-General’s in-depth study at national and international levels" - 1 March 2007, 3:00 to 6:00 PM
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Moderator's Summary
Interactive dialogue on “Progress in the implementation of the agreed conclusions on the role of men and boys in achieving gender equality”
- 2 March 2007, 10.00 AM to 1.00 PM
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Keynote speakers
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Moderator's Summary
Informal panel: “Financing for gender equality and the empowerment of women” - 28 February 2007, 1.00 to 3.00 PM
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Moderator's Summary
Informal panel: “Joint Parallel Event with Statistical Commission and the
Commission on the Status of Women” - 1 March 2007, 1.15 to 2.45 PM
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Panelists
Moderator's Summary
Informal parallel event on UN Reform on Gender Equality Organized by the Bureau of the Commission on the Status of Women - 7 March 2007
Moderator's Summary
Statement by H.E. Mrs. Carmen María Gallardo, Chairperson, Commission on the Status of Women, at the opening of the fifty-first session of the Commission - 26 February 2007
Statement by Ms Asha-Rose Migiro, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, at the opening of the fifty-first session of the Commission – 26 February 2007
Statement by Ambassador Dalius Čekuolis, President of the Economic and Social Council, at the opening of the fifty-first session of the Commission on the Status of Women - 26 February 2007
Statement by Ms. Rachel Mayanja, Assistant Secretary-General and Special Adviser on Gender Issues and Advancement of Women - 28 February 2007
Statement by Ms Carolyn Hannan, Director, Division for the Advancement of Women, United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, at the opening of the fifty-first session of the Commission on the Status of Women - 26 February 2007
Statement by Ms. Dubravka Šimonović, Chairperson, Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women - 28 February 2007
Statement by Thoraya Ahmed Obaid, Executive Director, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), at the opening of the fifty-first session of the Commission - 26 February 2007
Keynote address by Ms. Dubravka Šimonovič, Chairperson, Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, to launch the general debate on the priority theme of “The elimination of all forms of discrimination and violence against the girl child” - 26 February 2007
Presentation by Ms. Carolyn Hannan, Director, Division for the Advancement of Women, at the NGO Consultation on "CSW at 51:Making Girls Visible", held at New York University (NYU) - 25 February 2007
Opening Statement by Ms. Carolyn Hannan, Director, United Nations Division for the Advancement of Women, at the parallel event on "ICT is the Key: Global Development, Empowerment and Gender Equality, the Elimination of Discrimination and Violence against the Girl Child" - 28 February 2007
Closing Remarks by Ms. Carolyn Hannan, Director, United Nations Division for the Advancement of Women, at the parallel event on "ICT is the Key: Global Development, Empowerment and Gender Equality, the Elimination of Discrimination and Violence against the Girl Child" - 28 February 2007
Opening Remarks by Ms Carolyn Hannan, Director, Division for the Advancement of Women, UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, at the parliamentary event organized by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the Division for the Advancement of Women On the occasion of the 51st session of the Commission on the Status of Women - 1 March 2007
Opening Remarks by Ms Carolyn Hannan, Director, United Nations Division for the Advancement of Women, at the second international Helvi Sipilä Seminar 2007: "Girls Shaping Our Future" - 1 March 2007
Opening Statement by Ms. Carolyn Hannan, Director, United Nations Division for the Advancement of Women, at the parallel event on "The Role of ICT Policy in Empowering and Protecting the Rights of the Girl Child" - 5 March 2007
NGO Participation Information Note [ English French Spanish ]
NGO Participation Guidelines
Special events organized by the NGO Committee on the Status of Women (Spanish translation)
Calendar of NGO-organized parallel events
Calendar of parallel events organized by UN missions, agencies and Inter-Governmental Organizations
Commission On Status Of Women Discusses Need For Greater Harmony In Talks With Presidents Of Economic And Social, Human Rights Councils - 7 March 2007
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Speakers In Commission On Status Of Women Call For Full Involvement Of Men, Boys In Fight To End Gender Inequality Worldwide - 2 March 2007
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Well-Being Of Girls Should Be Underpinned By Robust Set Of Laws, Commission On Status Of Women Told; Over 30 Speakers Continue Discussion Of Ways To Eliminate Violence, Discrimination Against Girl Child - 1 March 2007
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Women’s Empowerment Crucial To Erasing Persistent Poverty, Disease, Discrimination Worldwide, Commission On Status Of Women Told; Day-Long Meeting Hears Statements By 49 Speakers - 28 February 2007
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Panel Discussions In Commission On Status Of Women Focus On Need For Stronger Laws Protecting Girls Policy Initiatives, Capacity-Building For Mainstreaming Gender Perspective Also Highlighted - 27 February 2007
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In Remarks To Women’s Commission, Deputy Secretary-General Pledges To Work To Engage UN System In Achieving Gender Equality, Women’s Empowerment - 26 February 2007
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Gender Discrimination Still Pervasive Despite United Nations Guidelines, Women’s Commission Told As It Begins Current Session Sufficient Resources, Full Involvement Of Men Key To Implementing Policies For Women’s Empowerment, Deputy Secretary-General Says - 26 February 2007
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Commission On Status Of Women Will Hold Fifty-First Session At Headquarters, 26 February - 9 March: Will Focus On Elimination Of All Forms Of Discrimination And Violence Against Girl Child - 23 February 2007
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