This side event at the United Nations Statistics Commission brings together heads of national statistical offices (NSOs) and delegates to the Financing for Development (FfD) process to explore the critical role of robust official statistics in shaping effective financing strategies for sustainable development.   Participants will explore success stories and innovations demonstrating how collaboration between…

From March 10 to 21, 2025, the UN Commission on the Status of Women will convene its 69th session, focusing on the priority theme of reviewing and assessing the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, along with the outcomes of the 23rd special session of the General Assembly. 

This event explores the transformative power of citizen data in advancing gender equality and social inclusion, aligning with the goals of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). By engaging communities to contribute data on issues such as women's rights, LGBTQI experiences, and climate impacts, we can illuminate unique, often underrepresented perspectives. Through panel…

This parallel event is part of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) NGO Forum, and it is organized by the iCount Coalition.    Participants will join experts, advocates and decision-makers to discuss how to build a more inclusive development data framework that supports and accelerates progress towards equality and the Agenda 2030. 

This event will emphasize the need for improved data practices to address challenges in implementing the Beijing Declaration 30 years later. It will focus on a "whole-of-society" data approach, integrating contributions from diverse actors, and exploring synergies between gender, climate, and the environment. Supported by 24 NGOs, the event will highlight best practices and propose…

The Development Cooperation Forum (DCF) is a United Nations platform that brings together multiple stakeholders to evaluate trends and progress in international development cooperation. The DCF happens biannually, focusing on strengthening the strategic role of development cooperation, enhancing effectiveness through partnerships, and fostering South-South and triangular cooperation to drive global progress towards the SDGs. 

This is a side-event at the 69th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69). Register here. 

Join the in-person session at the NGO CSW69 Forum, hosted by Open Data Watch, Data2X, and the Center for Global Development, to explore how intersectionality can shape policies that work for everyone. This session will focus on how understanding the overlapping dimensions of a person’s identity can help design more inclusive data systems.  The session…

This event will introduce a new tool designed to support the CEDAW Committee, civil society organizations (CSOs), and women’s health and rights researchers in advancing the implementation of women’s rights recommendations. By providing valuable data, insights, and strategic actions, the tool aims to enhance transparent government reporting and foster greater accountability in the CEDAW process.…

This is a side-event at the 69th Commission on the Status of Women. Register here.  

Open Data Week 2025 celebrates New York City's open data with a series of in-person and virtual events. Organized by the NYC Open Data Team, BetaNYC, and Data Through Design, the festival kicks off with an art exhibition that creatively interprets open data. Throughout the week, participants can attend workshops, panels, and interactive sessions to…

This dialogue will explore how Member States can create an enabling environment at the national and international levels to implement the commitments of the Pact for the Future. It will address implementation challenges and solutions, including through mobilizing financial resources, technology transfer, partnerships, and capacity building.