The sixty-eight session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68) is scheduled to take place from 11th to 22nd March 2024 in New York, USA.

The priority theme will be:
Accelerating the achievements of Gender Equality and the Empowerment of all women and girls by addressing poverty and strengthening institutions and financing with a Gender Perspective.

The meeting will also consider the review theme:

Social Protection Systems, Access to public services and sustainable infrastructure for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women and Girls (based on the Agreed Conclusions of the 63rd session).

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Today our Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa delivered the National Statement during the Commission on the Status of Women #CSW68 at the @UN and underscored actions taken by the government of Kenya in empowering women and girls, and through partnerships, in strengthening gender responsive economic and social policies. Full statement below

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• COUNTRY STATEMENT

Our Cabinet Secretary Hon.Aisha Jumwa  led the Kenya delegation to the opening of the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (#CSW68) on Monday, 11 March 2024, at the General Assembly in New York. The CS urged the delegation to demonstrate Kenya’s commitment to advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment. The CS is accompanied by Principal Secretary