The Sexual Rights Initiative is a coalition of national and regional organizations based in Canada, India, Egypt, Argentina that work together to advance human rights related to sexuality at the United Nations.

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Where to find us: the Sexual Rights Initiative at CSW 69

SRI at CSW 69: Where to find us

The sixty-ninth session of the Commission on the Status of Women will take place at United Nations Headquarters in New York from 10 to 21 March 2025.

SRI is excited to be co-hosting 2 events this week in collaboration with multiple partners. 

On March 12, join us for a conversation on Rights and Resources: Getting Ready for the Next 30 Years organised in collaboration with AWID, FEMENA and UNDP.

On March 14, join us for an exciting conversation on global governance titled: What's a feminist like you doing in a place like this? co-organised with AWID, Women Enabled International and NSWP. 

Read on for more details about our participation. 

 

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HRC 58: #EmptyChairs campaign Statement to the General Debate on Item 5
The liquidity crisis has led to cuts in Special Procedures’ activities and limited engagement opportunities for rights holders. States cannot continue defunding the Special Procedures system, which they have created, thereby preventing them from fulfilling their essential mandates. States must pay their dues in full and on time. We ask the Coordination Committee and the Secretariat to regularly update and consult with civil society on the impact of the liquidity crisis and other challenges and developments affecting Special Procedures and OHCHR, and to make that information public and easily accessible.
HRC 58: Gender Alliance for Development Center and SRI Statement on the UPR Adoption of Albania
Despite policy advancements in Albania, significant gaps remain in the protection and support of workers, particularly women in rural areas. Labour rights violations persist, especially for women who face systemic barriers to employment and economic security. Whilst the government adopted the National Strategy for Employment and Skills (2023–2030), rural women remain disproportionately excluded from the workforce​. Limited access to childcare, a lack of vocational training, and deep-rooted gender norms restrict their participation, leaving them vulnerable to poverty and economic dependence.
HRC 58: IYAFP- RDC and SRI Statement to the adoption of the UPR of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
We call on the international community to support the DRC's efforts to build institutional capacity, raise community awareness and ensure access to affordable and quality reproductive health services. These measures will help to reduce maternal mortality, promote gender equality and respect women's rights.
HRC 58: SRI Statement to the Interactive dialogue with the Independent Expert on foreign debt
We welcome the Independent Expert’s report. As it remarks, Global South countries are most affected by a climate crisis they did not cause and by an inequitable global financial system. They are struggling with increasing debt levels, forced to borrow more money, often just to repay existing debts, with IMF- and World Bank-imposed austerity measures, including cuts to public spending and privatization of essential services affecting disproportionately women, children, elderly, racialized and marginalized communities.

 

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