AHEAD OF THE 70TH CWS (70) UN COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN IN MARCH 2026, TECHCEFACOS HAS SUBMITTED THE FOLLOWING WRITTEN STATEMENT TO UN WOMEN
PATRON AND NGO MAIN REP TOOK A DELEGATION AND MADE HISTORY
Our Delegation Lead of Representatives to the Commission for the Status of Women 70
Our Delegation Lead of Representatives to the Commission for the Status of Women 70
Our Delegation Lead of Representatives to the Commission for the Status of Women 70
Led by international speaker and diversity champion Bernie Davies, the group attended the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70), contributing to critical global discussions on the rights of women and girls.
The delegation participated as part of TechCeFaCos, an organisation in consultative status with the United Na
Led by international speaker and diversity champion Bernie Davies, the group attended the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70), contributing to critical global discussions on the rights of women and girls.
The delegation participated as part of TechCeFaCos, an organisation in consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council — where Bernie serves as Patron and Main Representative to the UN — joining voices from across the world in a shared effort to address inequality and accelerate progress.
Our Representatives to the Commission for the Status of Women 70
Our Delegation Lead of Representatives to the Commission for the Status of Women 70
Our Delegation Lead of Representatives to the Commission for the Status of Women 70
The delegation was also joined by US-based Indigenous American advocates and authors Joy Macko and Jan Iverson, survivors of human trafficking and abuse, who are using their lived experiences to drive awareness and change. Their forthcoming memoir, Savage, set for release on 31 March 2026, offers an account of survival and resilience, no
The delegation was also joined by US-based Indigenous American advocates and authors Joy Macko and Jan Iverson, survivors of human trafficking and abuse, who are using their lived experiences to drive awareness and change. Their forthcoming memoir, Savage, set for release on 31 March 2026, offers an account of survival and resilience, now being elevated to international policy and advocacy spaces.
Reflecting on the experience, Joy Macko emphasised the need for systemic change:
“Many of the conversations reinforced what we already know — that the systems meant to protect and advance women are still not working as they should. Real change requires more than commitments; it requires accountability.”
We did not just listen. We lent our voices and connected meaningfully
The Town Hall was electric- Ideas flowed and we learnt how the challenges are met globally
The Town Hall was electric- Ideas flowed and we learnt how the challenges are met globally
Among those representing Wales were legal professionals Gwen Morgan-Evans of Hugh James Solicitors and Jenine Abdo of Duncan Lewis Solicitors, alongside Commonwealth Games Wales President Helen Phillips MBE, and Mastering Diversity intern India Dewfield.
Helen, who has long championed inclusion through sport, brought a distinctive perspective on representation and opportunity on a global stage.
The Town Hall was electric- Ideas flowed and we learnt how the challenges are met globally
The Town Hall was electric- Ideas flowed and we learnt how the challenges are met globally
The Town Hall was electric- Ideas flowed and we learnt how the challenges are met globally
Offering a youth perspective, India Dewfield reflected on the responsibility of the next generation:
“As a young person in these spaces, what stood out most is how important it is that we don’t assume progress will continue on its own. Young people are paying attention, and we want to be part of shaping what comes next, as every generation inherits unfinished business and this is ours.”