USNC for UN Women Metro NY Chapter

The Metro NY Chapter of the US National Committee, UN Women is a non-profit organization based in New York, New York. Founded in 1987, it is the oldest and largest chapter of the USNC, one of fourteen national committees dedicated to supporting UN Women's mission of achieving global gender equality and women's empowerment. As a 501c3 organization, the Metro NY Chapter operates independently to drive social change and raise awareness of global women's issues. The Metro NY Chapter primarily functions as an educator, advocate, and collaborative partner. It connects the local community with global women's issues and UN Women's campaigns aimed at challenging societal attitudes towards women's rights. Through its advocacy efforts, the chapter focuses on influencing international gender policies, norms, and standards by engaging with events like the Commission on the Status of Women and advocating for gender-related legislation. Additionally, the Metro NY Chapter actively collaborates with a diverse range of organizations, including UN agencies, civil society groups, corporations, small businesses, universities, and media outlets, to advance its program development, public education, and fundraising initiatives. For inquiries or to learn more about the Metro NY Chapter's work, visit their website at unwomen-metrony.org.