cSW

CSW is an acronym with multiple meanings. The most widely recognized use is the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), a functional commission of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). It was established in 1946 to promote women's rights and gender equality. The CSW reviews progress, develops international standards, and makes policy recommendations. It holds an annual session at the United Nations in New York, enabling participation by member states, UN agencies, and civil society. The commission's work is supported by the UN Secretariat, and since the creation of UN Women in 2010, UN Women has played a central coordinating role in the UN system's work on gender equality. Members are elected to four-year terms.

Other uses of CSW include various regional or organizational acronyms and professional designations that use the same letters, such as Certified Social Worker in some jurisdictions, or event names such as Cyber Security Week. Because CSW spans different domains, the intended meaning is typically clear from context.