The Council of Women World Leaders is a network of current and former women presidents and prime ministers. The Council currently has 47 Members. The Council's mission is to promote good governance and enhance the experience of democracy globally by increasing the number, effectiveness, and visibility of women who lead at the highest levels in their countries.   OuyrOur Our Our To promote good governance and enhance the experience of democracy globally by increasing the number, effectiveness, and visibility of women who lead at the highest levels in their countries. To promote good governance and enhance the experience of democracy globally by increasing the number, effectiveness, and visibility of women who lead at the highest levels in their countries. 

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Women’s Leadership in Post-Conflict Liberia: My Journey A Book Launch

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May 30, 2012 // 10:00am12:00pm
Women’s Leadership in Post-Conflict Liberia: My Journey book launch with Author Olubanke King-Akerele, former Minister of Foreign Affairs in Liberia and Special Keynote Address from Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf via video-conference. more

Is the Arab Awakening Marginalizing Women?

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May 14, 2012 // 9:00am12:45pm
The Middle East Program and the Council of Women World Leaders present "Is the Arab Awakening Marginalizing Women?" This conference was designed to assess how women in the MENA region have been affected by the Arab Awakening. more
Delivering Solutions Webcast

Learning From Success: Ministers of Health Discuss Accelerating Progress in Maternal Survival

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April 23, 2012 // 3:00pm5:00pm
This discussion will feature the Ministers of Health of Afghanistan, Cambodia, the Dominican Republic, and the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Rwanda – countries where there has been tremendous progress in the face of challenge – on the drivers of successful maternal health programs and how such efforts can be accelerated and sustained throughout the developing world. more

Economic Empowerment of Women in the Middle East: Women as a "Force Multiplier"

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January 26, 2012 // 12:00am1:30pm
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. more

Women Bring Exceptional Skills to Security Mission

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Mar 15, 2012
Drawing on an instinct to defend, women are gaining clout in the male-dominated sphere of security policymaking, bringing a unique problem-solving focus to complex challenges, Wilson Center Director, President, and CEO Jane Harman says. more
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