LWVUS United Nations The LWVUS United Nations Observers were instrumental in organizing a side event at the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW63). The event was called "From Critical Mass to Parity: Women in Decision-Making DO Make a Difference!" As with any successful project, it took partnerships to make it happen. Our host, the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago and our co-sponsors including the Permanent Missions of Albania, Canada and Fiji, the Inter-Parliamentary Union, UNWomen, PPSEAWA, ICJW, NGO CSW/NY and FAWCO all worked with us in creating an event that was well attended, energetic [...]