Council of Women World Leaders

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Council of Women World Leaders
Formation1996
Founders Vigdís Finnbogadóttir
Mary Robinson
Laura Liswood
Type NGO, network
PurposeTo mobilize the highest-level women leaders on issues of critical importance to women
Headquarters United Nations Foundation, Washington, D.C.
Membership95 current and former women presidents and prime ministers
Secretary General
Laura Liswood
Council Chair
Myriam Spiteri Debono
Affiliations United Nations Foundation
Website councilwomenworldleaders.org

The Council of Women World Leaders is a network organization composed of 95 current and former female presidents and prime ministers. Established in 1996, its mission is to promote good governance, enhance the experience of democracy, and increase the visibility of women who lead at the highest levels. It is the only organization in the world dedicated solely to women heads of state and government. [1]

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Through its networks, strategic programs, and partnerships, the Council promotes gender equality and increases the visibility of women leading their countries. By drawing on the leadership and expertise of its members, the Council works to support the full participation and representation of women at the highest levels of political leadership — today and for future generations. [2]

The Council's first summit was held April 29–30, 1998, at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. [3]

Leadership

Chair emeritae

Members

Members currently serving as heads of state or government

Members who previously served as heads of state or government

Deceased members

See also

References

  1. "Main Page". Council of Women World Leaders. Council of Women World Leaders. Retrieved 27 September 2025.
  2. "About Us Page". Council of Women World Leaders. Council of Women World Leaders. Retrieved 27 September 2025.
  3. "Women of the world unite". Herizons. Vol. 12, no. 3. 1998. p. 12. Retrieved 2024-04-20 via EBSCOHost.