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<span style="font-size:14.0pt; font-family:"inherit",serif; color:#595A5C">In light of the current outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the UN Secretary-General has suggested to the Chair of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) that Member States
consider amending the format and conduct of the session. Options could include holding a scaled-down, shortened session with the participation of New York-based delegations only, or postponing the session to a later date.
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<span style="font-size:14.0pt; font-family:"inherit",serif; color:#595A5C">Member States will meet on Monday 2 March to discuss the matter and take a final decision. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.</span></p>
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