Commission on the Status of Women

As a commission of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is the primary intergovernmental body committed to promoting gender equality and empowering women. Founded in June 1946,

Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice

Established by the Economic and Social Council Resolution (ECOSOC) 1992/1, the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) serves as a functional commission and the principal United Nations policymaking apparatus for issues of international

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is responsible for safeguarding the rights of refugees across the world. Established by the UN General Assembly in 1950, it currently operates within 128 countries and is

Commission on Science and Technology for Development

The Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) is a subsidiary body of the United Nations Economic and Social Council that focuses on the intersection of science, technology, and sustainable development. First established in