Introduction On 23 June 2025, the Silver Lining Initiative (SLNI) hosted a session under the CSW Geneva widow’s day during the 59th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC59). The event, titled “Advancing Human Rights Through Adult Literacy for Inclusion and Development,” marked International Widows Day and focused on the role of adult

Join Us for the NGO Forum at the 59th Session of the Human Rights Council The NGO Committee on the Status of Women, Geneva, is proud to host an impactful NGO Forum as part of the 59th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC59). This event offers a vital opportunity for committee members,