Council of Women World Leaders

Equality starts at home. In this clip from Stories of Women Who Lead, H.E. Katrín Jakobsdóttir reflects on how being raised in a family that believed in equal opportunities shaped her leadership. #StoriesOfWomenWhoLead #WomenInLeadership #GenderEquality #Leadership #CWWL

What happens when women lead? From advancing peace to reshaping institutions and expanding opportunity, Chandrika Kumaratunga’s leadership shows what’s possible when women lead with courage and conviction. #WomenInLeadership #WomenLeaders #PoliticalLeadership #CWWL

Looking for your next global event? We’ve curated key conferences and summits bringing together women leaders across policy, business, tech, and beyond. #WomenLeaders #WomenInLeadership #GlobalEvents #WomenInPolicy #WomenInTech #Leadership #CWWL

Women remain underrepresented in global decision-making spaces, where critical choices about our shared future are made. Closing this gap will ensure decisions reflect the realities and priorities of all. Source: GWL Voices #WomenInLeadership #GenderParity #CWWL

At #CSW70, women leaders came together to push for stronger, more inclusive justice systems for women and girls. #WomenLeaders #AccessToJustice #CWWL

As The Honourable Paula Cox highlights, women play a critical role in protecting resources and shaping climate action rooted in local knowledge. When women lead, solutions are stronger and more inclusive. #WomenInLeadership #ClimateAction #WomenLeaders #CWWL

Comment “LEADERS” to discover more What Happens When Women Lead stories. As President of Kosovo, Atifete Jahjaga led during a pivotal moment in the country’s post-war recovery, promoting reconciliation, and advancing women’s political participation. #WomenInLeadership #CWWL

Her Excellency Jacinda Ardern reminds us that the fight for dignity, equality, and inclusion transcends borders. #WomenLeaders #GlobalLeadership #Inclusion #JacindaArdern #CWWL

Research shows that representation shapes policy outcomes. When women participate in decision-making, priorities shift and policies better reflect the needs of society as a whole. Source: American Journal of Political Science #WomenInLeadership #GenderEquality #CWWL

In this moment from Stories of Women Who Lead, H.E. Katrín Jakobsdóttir reflects on staying true to herself in politics. #StoriesOfWomenWhoLead #WomenInLeadership #KatrinJakobsdottir #WomenLeaders #CWWL

At the current pace, gender parity in national legislatures remains decades away. #WomenInPolitics #GenderParity #WomenLeaders #PoliticalLeadership #CWWL

As H.E. Helle Thorning-Schmidt reminds us, policies that prioritize health, equality, and opportunity create stronger communities and more resilient economies. #WomenLeaders #GlobalHealth #WomenInLeadership #CWWL #InvestInWomen

Comment “LEADERS” to discover more What Happens When Women Lead stories. What happens when women lead? When Pamela Gordon-Banks became Bermuda’s first woman Premier in 1997, she helped expand opportunities for future generations. #WomenLeaders #WomenInPolitics #CWWL

Comment “OPPORTUNITIES” and we’ll send you the full list and application links. We’ve curated a list of global fellowships, bootcamps, and leadership programs designed to support young women leaders across sectors. #WomenLeaders #WomenInLeadership #GlobalOpportunities #CWWL

“Gender equality is not a soft issue.” In this clip from Stories of Women Who Lead, H.E. Katrín Jakobsdóttir reflects on why some women leaders hesitate to speak about gender equality. #StoriesOfWomenWhoLead #WomenInLeadership #GenderEquality #CWWL

Happy International Women’s Day. Today, we celebrate the women who marched, organized, led, and transformed history and the women who continue to shape it every day. #InternationalWomensDay #CWWL #WomenInLeadership #March8

50 years of research and nearly 600 studies identified a pattern. Source: The Leadership Quarterly, Vol. 35, Issue 6 #WomenInLeadership #LeadershipResearch #GenderAndPower #CWWL

H.E. Ana Brnabić, former Prime Minister of Serbia, reminds us that when leadership reflects the full diversity of society, institutions become more resilient, inclusive, and forward-looking. #WomenInLeadership #DiversityInLeadership #InclusiveLeadership #GlobalLeadership #CWWL

What happens when women lead? Under H.E. Natalia Gavrilița’s leadership, Moldova navigated a war on its border and an unprecedented refugee influx, while advancing anti-corruption reforms, and securing EU candidate status. #WomenInLeadership #CWWL

Progress at the top remains stalled, and women continue to be underrepresented at every stage of the leadership pipeline. Source: McKinsey, Women in the Workplace 2025 Report #WomenInLeadership #WomenInTheWorkplace #LeadershipGap #GenderEquality #CWWL