Four remarkable Girl Scouts from Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida are taking their leadership to the global stage! This March, Raina C., Zoe M., Keira S., and Charlotte W. will join Girl Scouts from across the United States at the 70th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) in New York City.

The Commission on the Status of Women is the United Nations’ principal global body dedicated to advancing gender equality and empowering women and girls. Each year, representatives from governments, organizations, and youth groups gather to evaluate progress, discuss challenges, and develop policies that improve opportunities and outcomes for women and girls worldwide.

Meet Our Delegates

Raina C., 15 – Raina has been a Girl Scout for nine years and previously served on the GSUSA Youth Advisory Board. She has earned her Bronze Award on sea turtle awareness and her Silver Award through environmental education projects. Raina hopes to gain delegation and debate experience while connecting with passionate women and girls worldwide.

Zoe M., 17 – A 13-year Girl Scout, Zoe has completed the GirlTopia and Mission Sisterhood Journeys and is currently working toward her Gold Award with an environmental and wildlife conservation project. Serving as the Girl Representative on the GSGCF Board of Directors, Zoe also leads her school’s Model UN Club and volunteers with Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife. She looks forward to exploring global approaches to gender equality and amplifying youth voices.

Keira S., 15 – A 10th grader from Florida, Keira has been a Girl Scout for over 10 years. She has served as a Counselor in Training and is part of the GSGCF Media Marvels. Passionate about filmmaking and photography, Keira hopes to learn how to create positive change for girls and women globally.

Charlotte W., 16 – A junior at Pine View School for the Gifted in Osprey, Charlotte leads her school’s Speech & Debate team and is president of the Chinese Honors Society. She is also an assistant statistician for a urologic clinical research team and an International Forensic Science Champion. At CSW, Charlotte is committed to advocating for girls’ rights and ensuring women’s voices are heard on a global stage.

The CSW Experience

During the conference, these delegates will attend panel discussions, engage with global leaders, and learn how international policies are developed and implemented. They will return home inspired to share their experiences through community presentations and projects, helping other girls understand global leadership opportunities available through Girl Scouting.

This year’s CSW70 focuses on:

• Access to justice for all women and girls, promoting inclusive legal systems and eliminating structural barriers.
• Women’s full participation in public life, ensuring safety, equality, and empowerment.

Through experiences like CSW, Girl Scouts gain the tools to advocate for meaningful change locally, nationally, and globally!