CSW71 written statement submission

Submission of written statements for CSW71 is open from 25 September to 16 October 2026. NGOs in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) may submit one individual statement per organization and may sign on to multiple joint statements. NGOs are strongly encouraged to submit joint statements in collaboration with other NGOs in consultative status with ECOSOC.

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To submit a written statement, please follow these instructions:

Content

• NGOs in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) may submit written statements on the thematic issues considered by CSW71.
• Written statements by organizations in general consultative status with ECOSOC may not exceed 2,000 words including the cover page; statements by organizations in special consultative status with ECOSOC may not exceed 1,500 words including the cover page.
• Written statements may be submitted in one of the official languages of the United Nations (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish) and will be published on the CSW website in the language in which they are received, closer to the session.

Formatting

• Please use the provided template for your written statement: 

  • Click here to download the template for an individual statement (MS-Word format)
  • Click here to download the template for a joint statement (MS-Word format)

  If you are not able to use the provided MS-Word template, you may alternatively copy-paste the text of your statement into the body of your submission email (see section on submission below).

  • Cover page: 
    • Insert the name of the submitting organization where indicated on the cover page of the template. Please do not change the other elements of the cover page.
    • If you are submitting a joint statement, add the names of the submitting organizations in alphabetical order on the cover page.
    • Ensure that the names of your organization and of other NGOs in consultative status with ECOSOC are referenced and listed exactly as they appear in the official list of non-governmental organizations in consultative status with ECOSOC.
  • Statement text:
    • Insert the text of your statement in the designated text section beginning on page 2 of the template.
    • Do not use footnotes, end notes or web links. Please incorporate all information into the text of the statement.
    • If the statement is endorsed by other NGOs in consultative status with ECOSOC, add a note at the end of the document to this effect. (The names of the NGOs should be in alphabetical order). Please note that only organizations in consultative status with ECOSOC may endorse your statement.
    • Avoid using abbreviations and acronyms. (For a list of permissible acronyms, please consult the UN Editorial Manual. The acronyms on this list can be used if spelled out in the first instance). All other acronyms, including the acronym for the Commission on the Status of Women ("CSW") and for your organization are not allowed in written statements.
    • Do not include contact details or information of the submitter or any other individuals in your statement text. Any references to individuals will be removed from your final submission to protect personal privacy.
    • Statements containing discriminatory language, language targeting individuals or groups, or abuse will not be published.

  Submission:

  • Using the provided template, save your written statement in MS-Word format (docx/doc). Use the official ECOSOC name of your organization as document name.
  • Ensure that the entire document, including the cover page, is within the applicable word limit (2,000 words for organizations in general consultative status; 1,500 words for organizations in special consultative status).
  • Attach the document to an email, using the official ECOSOC name of your organization as email title/subject.
  • Send the email containing the attached statement to [ Click to reveal ], from the official email address as specified by your organization on your organization's profile page as found in the UN civil society database. 
  • If you are unable to use the provided template, you may submit your statement as plain text within the body of the email. Other file formats such as PDF, jpeg, etc. cannot be accepted.
  • Please note that your email submission to [ Click to reveal ] is final. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit your statement or submit a revised version. Therefore, kindly ensure that your statement is finalized prior to sending to [ Click to reveal ]
  • All submissions need to be received prior to the deadline of 16 October 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted.

   

  Editorial Recommendations:

  • Identify key ideas that you would like to address and introduce them in the first sentence or paragraph of your statement.
  • Avoid repetition. Keep statements clear, simple and to the point.
  • To make reading effortless, organize material around one principle idea per paragraph.
  • Verify references to titles and dates of United Nations events and conferences.
  • Avoid the use of quotations.