GWI President to speak at CSW70 Parallel Event on Advancing Justice through Accountability
GWI is pleased to announce that GWI President, Pat Patton, will be a featured speaker at the CSW70 Parallel Event titled From Law to Life: How Women’s Organizations are Advancing Justice through Community Accountability, taking place in person on 12 March 2026 from 2:30 to 4:00 pm EST at the Salvation Army Centre in New York, New York. Organized by the leading international women’s organizations, this event will explore how civil society is working to bridge the gap between gender equality laws and the lived realities of women and girls. The discussion will highlight the critical role of women’s organizations in promoting accountability, advancing education and economic empowerment, and strengthening implementation of global commitments such as SDGs 5 and 16. Bringing together global leaders and advocates, the event will provide an important platform to exchange strategies and reinforce collective efforts to advance gender justice worldwide.