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22 Jan 2008
"Who is Raising the World’s Children? Grandparent Caregivers: Economic, Social and Legal Implications Roundtable"
22 Jan 2008
Laura Liswood presented at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
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17 Nov 2007
Call to Action issued by Int'l Women Leaders Global Security Summit
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16 Nov 2007
Margot Wallström named new chair of our Ministerial Initiative
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October and November 2008

Cherie Blair:  Book Discussion

In partnership with the Aspen Institute, the Council of Women World Leaders brings Cherie Blair to Washington, DC, to introduce her newest book, titled Cherie Blair: the Autobiography.

Presented by CWWL in partnership with the Aspen Institute in October 2008

Advice to the Incoming American President on EU-US Relations

The Council presents a discussion with European Commission Vice President Margot Wallström, moderated by Secretary of State, Madeleine K. Albright (invited).

Presented by CWWL in partnership with the Aspen Institute in October 2008 at the Aspen Institute, Washington, DC

Women’s Empowerment: Countries Closing the Gender Gap

This event will address the findings of the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2007, focused on the relative size of the gender gap in economic participation and opportunity, educational attainment, political empowerment, and health and survival rates. 

Presented by CWWL and Gender Gap Report co-author Saadia Zahidi, Head of the World Economic Forum’s Women Leaders Programme

November 2008  at The World Bank, Washington, DC (proposed)

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21 Jun 1953 - 27 Dec 2007
Benazir Bhutto imageBenazir Bhutto was prime minister of Pakistan from 1988-1990 and 1993-1997.

"It is with great sadness, the Council of Women World Leaders lost one of its Members. The assassination of Benazir Bhutto was a great loss for the people of Pakistan. We send our condolences to her family and supporters at this time."
~ President Mary Robinson, Ireland (1990-1997) and Chair of the Council Women World Leaders

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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.

Who We Are


The Council of Women World Leaders is a network of current and former women presidents and prime ministers. The Council currently has 36 Members.

The Council and its Ministerial Initiative create a a collective voice for women at the highest levels of government.

Mary Robinson, President of Ireland (1990-97) is Chair of the Council, and Margot Wallström, First Vice-President of the European Commission is Chair of our Ministerial Initiative.

The Council is a policy program of the Aspen Institute.

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