Commission on the Status of Women (CSW)

APPROXIMATE COMMITTEE SIZE: 80 Double DELEGATIONS

The Committee on the Status of Women (CSW) is a functional commission of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) to promote gender equality and women’s rights globally. Together, the 45 member states of the CSW seek to resolve the most pressing issues facing women, such as economic empowerment, access to education and healthcare, and political representation. 

Topic A will address the implications of gender bias in artificial intelligence. Artificial intelligence is increasingly used as a decision-making tool in sectors such as employment, healthcare, and public services. But these systems can reproduce and even amplify existing gender inequalities, especially when trained on biased or unrepresentative data. These flaws may manifest in real harm to marginalized groups, spread misinformation, and enable harassment in the form of deepfakes, among other concerns. Delegates will discuss topics such as data diversity, increased female participation in AI design, and government safeguards to address these evolving concerns. Topic B will explore strategies to bridge the gender gap in the global space sector. The global space sector is rapidly expanding through advances in satellite technology, space exploration, and private investment, yet women remain significantly underrepresented, particularly in technical and leadership roles. Structural barriers like unequal access to STEM education, workplace discrimination, and limited advancement opportunities continue to restrict women’s success in the field. These disparities require considerations for stronger STEM programs, more inclusive workplace policies, and expanded access to opportunities across the space industry. 

Chairs: madison Lilly & aubrey miller

TOPICS

Topic A: Addressing Gender Bias in Artificial Intelligence Development

Topic B: Bridging Gender Gaps in the Global Space Sector

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