Creating a Universal Baseline for Abortion Rights
Description
The United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW) is the leading international body dedicated to promoting gender equality and empowering women worldwide. It serves as a vital forum for setting global norms, tracking progress, and supporting the implementation of laws that protect women’s rights, autonomy, and health. This committee centers on a critical and sensitive issue: access to safe and legal abortion services. Recognizing reproductive rights as essential to women’s bodily autonomy and socioeconomic wellbeing, the Commission aims to establish a universal baseline to ensure equitable, affordable, and safe abortion care across all nations. Delegates will present their countries’ positions, identify gaps in existing national and international policies, and propose actionable measures to safeguard women’s reproductive health and rights. The goal is to foster a shared global standard that advances women’s dignity and promotes inclusive, sustainable development. The Executive Board expects delegates to engage constructively, balancing national interests with a collective commitment to advancing women’s equality and reproductive health.
