Bonaire — The President of the Bonaire Human Rights Organization and member of Muhernan Fuerte Bonaire, Davika Bissessar Shaw, accompanied by the leader of Pueblo Progresivo Uni Mr James Finies participates in the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UN CSW) meeting on May 15, 2025. Her attendance marks a critical moment in amplifying the voices of women and girls from Bonaire on the global stage.
This initiative by the Bonaire Human Rights Organization represents a significant step toward advancing the goals of the UN CSW, guided by the 2024 Pact for the Future where Mrs Bissessar Shaw attended last year and the Beijing Declaration’s legacy, particularly in promoting gender equality and the empowerment and rights of women and girls across all sectors of Bonairean society. BHRO wants to bring global attention to the specific challenges and human rights violations that women and children are facing in Bonaire.
President Bissessar Shaw will join leaders from UN Women and civil society organizations to advocate for the rights of women, children, and indigenous peoples. Bissessar Shaw participation underscores the urgent need for communities from small islands to be represented in global discussions on gender equality, human rights, and sustainable development. By bringing Bonaire’s perspective to the forefront, she will help shape more inclusive and equitable policies that reflect the lived realities of vulnerable and marginalized populations.
The Bonaire Human Rights Organization remains steadfast in its mission to defend the rights and dignity of all people of Bonaire, with a special focus on those most at risk of exclusion from international discourse.
Her presence at this high-level meeting serves not only as a voice for Bonairean women and girls but also as a powerful reminder that no community—no matter how small—should be left behind. The Bonaire Human Rights Organization calls on the international community to listen, engage, and take meaningful action to uphold the rights of the Bonairian women. This moment is not just about participation—it is about transformation.
