The CSW69 side event “Transforming Care Systems for a Changing World: A South-South Dialogue” brought together leading regional and national institutions to advance the global care economy agenda. Organized by the Kingdom of Cambodia, the Governments of Brazil and Chile, the Government of Mexico through the Secretary of Women, the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), with support from the Global Alliance for Care (GAC), this event provided a unique platform for cross-regional knowledge exchange and South-South cooperation on care economy solutions.
The event focused on:
- Strengthening South-South collaboration and interregional exchange by showcasing promising practices in gender-transformative and care-responsive policies, sharing innovative tools and resources, and fostering partnerships among Member States and global partners.
- Highlighting countries' efforts and raising awareness of the care economy’s multiplier effects on gender equality, resilience, and inclusive and sustainable development, particularly in the face of global challenges such as climate change, digitalization, and demographic shifts.
- Advocating for sustainable financing and multi-stakeholder partnerships to advance the care economy agenda.
The outcome of this event contributed to highlighting global progress in addressing the care economy, fostering cross-regional learning, and inspiring bold and coordinated action toward gender equality and sustainable development.