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Advancing Women's Leadership in the Americas

Dr. de Silva de Alwis, Director of the Global Women’s Leadership Initiative, gave the keynote address at a reception celebrating International Women’s Day at the Canadian Embassy on March 7th.

Advancing Women's Leadership in the Americas

Dr. de Silva de Alwis, Director of the Global Women’s Leadership Initiative, gave the keynote address at a reception celebrating International Women’s Day at the Canadian Embassy on March 7th. Dr. de Silva de Alwis’ remarks enriched the theme of the evening, “Advancing Women’s Leadership in the America’s,” as she offered her insights about the dynamic emerging for women in the working world as well as the challenges to women’s advancement in the workplace. She also called for the need of men in championing women in the workplace. The presentation was followed by a lively, inclusive and a frank discussion by those in attendance. 

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Global Women's Leadership Initiative

The Global Women’s Leadership Initiative has hosted the Women in Public Service Project at the Wilson Center since June, 2012. The Women in Public Service Project will accelerate global progress towards women’s equal participation in policy and political leadership to create more dynamic and inclusive institutions that leverage the full potential of the world’s population to change the way global solutions are forged.  Read more