File consists of records acquired by McPhedran while preparing for and in attendance at the 49th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, held in New York City between Feb. 28 – Mar. 11, 2005. This commission centred around the 10th anniversary of the 4th United Nations World Conference on Women held in Beijing, and the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.” Records include conference agendas and timetables, presentation outline for the NGO workshop “War on trial,” a mock trial with McPhedran as witness, pamphlets and newsletters from organizations that focus on peace, nuclear disarmament, gender-based violence, and gender equality. Also included are reports from various United Nations councils, Asia Pacific Women’s Watch, World Health Organization, and Canadian Women’s Health Network.