The 54th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women will review the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (1995) and the outcomes of the twenty-third special session of the General Assembly (2000), at its fifty-fourth session in 2010, emphasizing the sharing of experiences and good practices, with a view to overcoming remaining obstacles and new challenges, including those related to the Millennium Development Goals (CSW resolution 53/1 - E/2009/27).

The Commission will focus on two thematic issues:

1. Review of the implementation of the Platform for Action and the outcomes of the 23rd special session of the General Assembly, with an emphasis on the sharing of experiences and good practices with a view to overcoming remaining obstacles and new challenges;
   

2. Review of its contribution to shaping a gender perspective towards the full realization of the Millennium Development Goals.
   

The Working Group on Girls (WGG) is committed to ensuring that girls are present and that there needs and concerns are adequately addressed by the Commission. To that end the WGG will:

1. Publish an assessment of global implementation of Section L: The Girl Child of the Beijing  Platform for Action
   

2. Submit a written statement focusing on girls to the CSW
   

3. Welcome Girls to CSW 54
   

4. Encourage NGOs and Member States to include girls on their delegations
   

5. Facilitate girls’ participation at CSW 54
   

6. Advocate on behalf of girls with member states and UN Agencies
   

7. Plan preparatory and parallel events which focus on girls rights and concerns
   

8. Communicate information about CSW 54 to our constituents
   

Co-Chairs:Ann Scholz, School Sisters of Notre Dame

Zelia Cordeiro, VIVAT International

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Tel: 212-326-2713 • Email: wggs@girlsrights.org