We believe that education can change the world.
March 8th is International Women’s Day, a world-wide celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. This year, we at the BIWC are thrilled and honored for the opportunity to tell the world about our contribution to international women’s education!
On March 7, 2023, our organization will be on the world’s stage at the United Nations, represented by our Board member Gloria Lafont, presenting at the forum for the Commission on the Status of Women.
Education has a multiplying effect. It not only benefits the individual that receives the education, but everyone around them. It impacts their families and their communities. Many countries have limited access to education, that’s why our job is important.
~Gloria Lafont
Our participation is this event is only possible because of the efforts of our sister club, Welcome Clubs International, an organization that connects international women’s clubs world-wide, of which we are members.
The recording is available in the link below, at the bottom of the page.
Meet six inspiring women from around the world to learn about their organization’s accomplishments and challenges in empowering women and girls to build bridges of friendship, understanding, and education in the digital age.
About The Event
The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is a global intergovernmental body that promotes gender equality and women’s empowerment. Every year, representatives of Member States gather for two weeks at the United Nations headquarters in New York City to evaluate progress in women’s issues, identify challenges, and set global standards on gender equality and advancement.
The sixty-seventh session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW67) will take place from 6 to 17 March 2023. Thousands of delegates from around the world will contribute to this session. This year’s Priority Theme is “Innovation and technological change, and education in the digital age for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls.”
As a fully accredited member, WCI is eligible to partake in the annual session of the Commission on the Status of Women.
For the first time, the CSW67 Forum is a hybrid program, allowing participants to attend in person or online.
WCI is proud to offer a webinar as part of this landmark event.