Established in 1961, NCWT supports women leaders and promotes the status of women in Thai society. NCWT is a member of the International Council of Women and the Confederation of Asian Women, as well as a consultant to the United Nations Economic and Social Council. Since 2003, it has sponsored an annual Thai Women’s Day on August 1, with speeches by female members of the royal family, panel discussions, and other activities to encourage greater recognition of the importance of women. NCWT also hosts events for International Women’s Day.