Voices of the UNA-USA Women’s Affinity Group
This March, members of the UNA-USA Women’s Affinity Group traveled to New York to attend the 69th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69)—marking the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. They joined thousands of gender equality advocates from around the world to exchange ideas, share strategies, and call for bold commitments to accelerate progress on women’s rights globally.
From tackling gender-based violence and health equity to championing youth leadership, care economies, and feminist data storytelling, our delegates brought their experiences and insights to the global stage—and left transformed by the power of collective advocacy.
We invite you to explore their powerful reflections below:
🌍 Absala Abera
“My Blog Post”
A data-driven reflection on feminist tech justice, the care economy, and intergenerational mentorship.
👉 Read Absala’s post
✍️ Sarah Flynn
A multi-part series capturing the energy of each day at CSW69, from opening ceremonies to youth engagement.
🕊 Ashley Raveche
“CSW69 Blogpost”
A call for meaningful inclusion, global solidarity, and intersectional reform—plus behind-the-scenes takeaways from youth-led and indigenous forums.
👉 Read Ashley’s post
🧠 Beverly Isa, MPH
“From Words to Action”
A compelling account of a high-level session on eliminating violence against women—underscoring the gap between laws and lived experience.
👉 Read Beverly’s post
💡 Jaclyn Lo
“CSW69 2025 Reflection”
Session-by-session insights on investing in girls, health equity, storytelling through data, and the power of intergenerational feminist advocacy.
👉 Read Jaclyn’s post
📽 Dr. Tiffany Cresswell-Yeager
“The Stories We Can Tell”
A personal reflection on maternal health, storytelling, and how narrative drives change at CSW and beyond.
👉 Read Tiffany’s post
⚖️ Lady Tee Thompson
“A Shock and Awe Moment”
A veteran advocate’s take on the deep ideological divides at CSW69, threats to global gender agreements, and a call for intersectional accountability.
👉 Read Lady Tee’s post
These voices represent the depth, diversity, and passion of UNA-USA’s Women’s Affinity Group. As we look toward CSW70 and beyond, we recommit to our collective mission: to advocate, to amplify, and to act.
📢 Want to get involved? Learn more about UNA Women and join our efforts to advance gender equity at home and abroad.
