Commission on the Status of Women

UNCSW

Gender equality through institutional reform.

Strengthening Access to Justice

Advancing women's and girls' access to justice systems — removing legal, social, and economic barriers.

The Committee

UNCSW leads global norm-setting on gender equality. Delegates will craft resolutions that strengthen judicial access and survivor-centred institutions.

Key debate questions

  • How can legal aid reach women in rural and marginalised communities?
  • Should survivor-centred courts be mandatory or voluntary?
  • What metrics prove progress on access to justice?

Discussion framework

  • Legal aid and representation for women and marginalised groups.
  • Reform of discriminatory laws and practices.
  • Intersectionality in policy design.

Leadership

Executive Board

The dais leading UNCSW at ONYX MUN 2026.

Sankalp Chauhan — Chairperson, UNCSW
Sankalp ChauhanChairperson
Harshita Andra — Vice Chairperson, UNCSW
Harshita AndraVice Chairperson
Rohan Siddharth — Vice Chairperson, UNCSW
Rohan SiddharthVice Chairperson
Upasini Perala — Rapporteur, UNCSW
Upasini PeralaRapporteur