Events
Women in the World Summit 2012
March 10, 2012 // 10:30am
The Council of Women World Leaders was proud to be featured at the Women in the World Summit 2012.
Economic Empowerment of Women in the Middle East: Women as a "Force Multiplier"
January 26, 2012 // 12:00am — 1:30pm
The Council of Women World Leaders was honored to host Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi, Minister of Foreign Trade, United Arab Emirates, for a private luncheon discussion on January 26.
Women Leaders and Emerging Leaders: A Force Multiplier
January 11, 2012 // 9:30am — 11:15am
As the Council of Women World Leaders celebrates its 15th anniversary and a move to The Wilson Center, Finnish President Tarja Halonen, former Irish President Mary Robinson, and U.N. Special Representative Margot Wallstrom share their stories for the next generation.
Activism to End Gender-based Violence: Beyond the 16 Days
December 08, 2011 // 4:20pm — 5:00pm
This event, co-sponsored by the Council of Women World Leaders, the U.S. Agency for International Development, and the U.S. Department of State, will feature a rough cut pre-screening of "Meena", a feature film based on Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WeDunn's Best-selling novel, Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for Women Worldwide." The screening will be followed by a panel discussion on sex trafficking.
Measuring Progress: A Launch and Discussion of the World Economic Forum Global Gender Gap Report 2011
November 07, 2011 // 12:00pm — 1:30pm
Saadia Zahidi, Senior Director, Head of Constituents at the World Economic Forum discussed the findings of the Global Gender Gap Report 2011, which measures the gap between men and women in four critical areas and covers over 93 percent of the world’s population.
Women in Business: Benchmarking Success in Achieving Gender Equality,
September 30, 2011 // 12:00pm — 2:00pm
The Council of Women World Leaders was pleased to welcome Nicole Schwab to launch the Gender Equality Project, a Swiss-based non-profit she co-founded to promote gender equality in corporations. Schwab outlined the trajectory of the project, and the implementation of its Gender Equality Certification for corporations.
Health in the Americas: Women's Leadership in the Healthcare System
September 27, 2011 // 12:15pm — 1:30pm
The Council of Women World Leaders hosted a luncheon and discussion with women ministers of health from the Americas on the occasion of the 51st Directing Council of Pan American Health Organization, 63rd Session of the Regional Committee of the World Health Organization for the Americas. The discussion, led by the Director of the Wilson Center's Environmental Change and Security Program, Geoff Dableko, featured comments from special guests Her Excellency Dr. Michelle Bachelet, Dr. Margaret Chan, and Dr. Mirta Roses Periago.
A Luncheon with Her Royal Highness Princess Mathilde of Belgium
June 27, 2011 // 12:00pm — 1:30pm
The Council of Women World Leaders was honored to host, in collaboration with the Belgian Embassy, Her Royal Highness Princess Mathilde of Belgium for a private luncheon Monday, June 27, 2011 as a part of the Council’s Spotlight on Leadership Series.
The Wilson Center and Jane Harman Welcome The Council of Women World Leaders
“The Council of 46 women world leaders is doing some of the most important work to close gender gaps globally and ensure that every woman’s talent and potential is maximized,” said Director, President, and CEO Jane Harman. “The Wilson Center is the ideal place to host the Council and is committed to help it continue to grow and thrive.”
Internship with the Council of Women World Leaders
The Council of Women World Leaders is a network of current and former women prime ministers and presidents established in 1996 by Vigdís Finnbogadóttir, President of Iceland (1980-1996) and first woman in the world to be democratically elected president, and Laura Liswood, Secretary General. The Council's mission is to mobilize the highest-level women leaders globally for collective action on issues of critical importance to women. Through its networks, summits, and partnerships, the Council promotes good governance and enhances the experience of democracy globally by increasing the number, effectiveness, and visibility of women who lead their countries. Tarja Halonen, President of Finland, serves as Chair of the Council.
