Saudi Arabia Chairs the 69th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69)


For the first time, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia chaired the 69th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69), held in New York from March 10th to 21st, 2025.

Agenda of events
Accompanying exhibition
Media outputs

An Extraordinary Session


This session coincided with the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, a landmark agenda for women’s empowerment and gender equality.


The Kingdom led discussions on member states’ progress in implementing the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. It also co-organized three high-level side events and hosted an accompanying exhibition showcasing the journey of women’s empowerment in Saudi Arabia since its founding.
The session concluded with a political declaration and an outline of the Commission’s priorities for the next five years.

Chairing the Ministerial Roundtable

Her Excellency, the Secretary-General of the Family Affairs Council, chaired the ministerial roundtable and delivered the Kingdom’s statement.

About the CSW

The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is a dedicated body focused on advancing women’s rights, documenting the reality of women’s empowerment globally, and shaping global policies and standards related to gender equality and women’s empowerment.

The Commission meets annually in March to assess the progress made by member states, exchange best practices and experiences within the international community, and submit recommendations and reports each year to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

The Kingdom’s Delegation

The Family Affairs Council headed the Kingdom’s delegation to the Commission, comprising more than 15 governmental and non-profit organizations.

Side Events

CSW69

March 10-21, 2025

Events hosted by the Kingdom during CSW69:

Event 1:

March 10, 2025

High-Level Side Event (From Vision to Reality: The Story of Women’s Empowerment in Saudi Arabia)

Event 2:

March 11, 2025

High-Level Side Event (The Care Economy: Valuing Paid and Unpaid Care Work)

Event 3:

March 12, 2025

Side Event (Innovation in Data Collection: Success Stories in Advancing Women’s Empowerment and Insights from the Beijing Report)

Schedule of Events and Dialogues with Saudi Participation at CSW69

March 10, 2025

Opening Session:

– Opening Remarks
– Performance by a Saudi Orchestral Musician
– Musical Piece Video
– Statement by the Kingdom’s Representative (Jana Alrefai)

Participant:

Ambassador Dr. Abdulaziz Alwasil, Permanent Representative

– Side event organized by Gulf Cooperation Council
– Women and Technology: Inspiring Stories in the Gulf Cooperation Council States

Participant:

Dr. Latefa Alfryan, Secretary of the Council of Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University

March 11, 2025

– Side event organized by the Arab Republic of Egypt in partnership with Saudi Arabia
– Realizing the promise of Beijing for advancing women in leadership

Participant:

Dr. Maimoonah Al Khalil, Head of the Kingdom’s Delegation and Secretary General of the Family Affairs Council

– Side event organized by the People’s Republic of China in partnership with Saudi Arabia
– Advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment through science and technology: practice sharing from China and global south.

Participant:

Prof. Amal Al Hazzani Member of the Shura Council

March 12, 2025

– Side event organized by Kingdom of Morocco in partnership with Saudi Arabia
– Women’s Economic Empowerment and their Contribution to Economic and Social Development

Participant:

HRH Princess Dr. Al Johara bint Fahad Al Saud Member of the Shura Council

– Side event organized by the Sultanate of Oman
– Arab Women Towards Creativity and Innovation: The Era of Industrial Wealth.

Participant:

Dr. Lana bin Saeed Chair of the Women’s Committee at the Family Affairs Council

– Side event organized by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in partnership with Saudi Arabia
– The Role of National Strategies in Women’s Economic Empowerment in the Middle East, North Africa, and the Gulf Countries

Participant:

Dr. Hanadi Alhokair, General Manager of the Women’s Empowerment at the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development

March 14, 2025

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Statement at the General Discussion

Participant:

Dr. Maimoonah Al Khalil, Head of the Kingdom’s Delegation and Secretary General of the Family Affairs Council

A High- Level Interactive Dialogue with Youth representative of member states Beijing 30+

Participant:

Ms. Bayan Al-Bogami
Youth representative from Saudi Arabia delegation

March 17, 2025

Interactive dialogue: Inclusive development, shared prosperity, and decent work

Participant:

Dr. Doha Al Ibrahim, a member of the Human Rights Commission

Interactive dialogue: Poverty eradication, social protection, and social services

Participant:

Mr. Yousef AlMulhem, General Manager of Human Capital Development at the Ministry of Economy and Planning

March 18, 2025

Interactive dialogue: Freedom from violence, stigma, and stereotypes

Participant:

Dr. Loujayn Alhokail, Consultant at the National Observatory for Women

Interactive dialogue: Participation, accountability, and gender-responsive institutions

Participant:

Dr. Sana Alotaibi, Director of the National Observatory for Women,

March 21, 2025

Closin Session

Participant:

Ambassador Dr. AbdulAziz Al-Wasil Permanent Representative of KSA to the UN

Accompanying Exhibition.

From Vision to Reality: Women Empowerment in Saudi Arabia, an International Window on the Journey of Saudi Women’s Empowerment

Objectives:

Highlight the Kingdom of Saudi Arbia’s efforts in supporting and empowering Saudi women, in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, by showcasing key achievements in various areas of women’s empowerment.

Introduce traditional arts and cultural heritage of Saudi women across the Kingdom’s regions.

Feature a souvenir corner with handcrafted gifts made by female Saudi artisans.

Offer an interactive space for visitors to have their names written in Arabic Calligraphy.

Media outputs

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