Women Political Leaders

Working to increase the number and the influence of women in political leadership positions.

[Women Political Leaders @WPLeadersOrg]

🔴 Live from #Baku: @skochmehrin, President and Founder of WPL, takes the stage at the #GlobalBakuForum on Digital Futures: AI, Governance and Ethics of Innovation. @NizamiGanjaviIC

[Women Political Leaders @WPLeadersOrg]

🔴 Live from #Baku: WPL trailblazers, ambassadors, and allies taking the stage at the #GlobalBakuForum.

@VairaVF @mfespinosaEC @KolindaGrabar

[Nizami Ganjavi International Center - NGIC @NizamiGanjaviIC]

PANEL 2: Multilateralism in Crisis: Rethinking Global Cooperation

Speakers:
- Vaira Vike-Freiberga (@VairaVF ), Co-Chair, NGIC; President of Latvia 1999-2007
- Hikmat Hajiyev, Assistant to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Head of the Department of Foreign Policy Affairs of the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Azerbaijan
- Jan Kubis (@UNJanKubis ), Advisor to President of Slovakia for Foreign Policy and International Relations; former Special
Representative of the SG for the UN Mission in Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Iraq, Lebanon and Libya; Secretary- General, OSCE 1999-2005; EU Special representative for Central Asia 2005-2006; Minister of Foreign Affairs of Slovakia 2006-2009; Executive Secretary of the UN ECE 2009-2011
- Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic (@KolindaGrabar ), President of Croatia 2015-2020
- Maria Fernanda Espinosa (@mfespinosaEC ), President of the 73rd Session of the UN General Assembly; Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ecuador 2017-2018
- Macky Sall (@Macky_Sall ), President of Senegal 2012-2024 President of Senegal 2012-2024; Prime Minister of Senegal
2004-2007; Chairperson of the African Union 2022-2023
- Benita Ferrero-Waldner, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Austria 2000-2004; European Commissioner for
External Relations and European Neighborhood Policy 2004-2009; European Commissioner for Trade and European Neighborhood Policy 2009-2010

#XIIIGlobalBakuForum #GlobalBakuForum
#GBF #XIIIGBF

[Women Political Leaders @WPLeadersOrg]

🔴 Live from #Baku: Vaira Vike-Freiberga (@VairaVF), President of Latvia 1999-2007 and WPL Trailblazer, delivers timely remarks during the opening ceremony.

[Nizami Ganjavi International Center - NGIC @NizamiGanjaviIC]

Speaking at the #XIIIGlobalBakuForum, Vaira Vike-Freiberga (@VairaVF) stated that the influence of international principles forming the foundation of the United Nations is weakening, while power politics is increasingly coming to the forefront.

#XIIIGBF #GlobalBakuForum #GBF

[African Union ECOSOCC @AU_ECOSOCC]

Registration closes today for the side event on women’s political participation taking place during the 70th Commission on the Status of Women (#CSW70)!

The @AU_ECOSOCC, @CPA_Secretariat, and @WPLeadersOrg invite parliamentarians, policymakers, diplomats, civil society representatives, and governance advocates to join the discussion on "Breaking Political Barriers: Reforming Laws and Systems to Ensure Women’s Full and Equal Political Participation."

📅 12 March 2026
🕘 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM EST
📍 Jay Suites, 515 Madison Avenue, #NewYork

The session will examine #legal and institutional reforms needed to address structural barriers that continue to limit women’s participation in political leadership.

Attendance is free. Space is limited and confirmation will be sent after successful registration.

‼️ Register before the deadline today:
https://t.co/0HJ0WQhpPE

#WomenInPolitics #GenderEquality #Agenda2063 #SDGs

[Women Political Leaders @WPLeadersOrg]

🔴 Live from #Brussels: WPL convenes senior political leaders, Ambassadors, #EU institutional figures and eminent allies for a strategic exchange on Europe’s role in a shifting geopolitical and economic landscape. @NadiaCalvino, President of the @EIB, delivers the keynote following opening remarks from @skochmehrin , Georgia Mourad Brooks, Barbara Dietrich, Ambassador Tokozile Xasa, and @nannalinde.

@DiploWorld @MicrosoftEU #TheNine #IWD2026

[Nadia Calviño @NadiaCalvino]

Great to start the week with leading women in @DiploWorld, global policy, business & tech, hosted by @wpleadersorg.

Women are powerful drivers of change and I shared some views and a call for action to contribute to a stronger Europe in a more peaceful & stable world.

#IWD2026

[Women Political Leaders @WPLeadersOrg]

This International Women’s Day, here is the political reality: men still hold over 70% of parliamentary seats worldwide.

Women are half the population. Far from half the power.

We are reminded that representation matters — and that the work is far from finished.

#IWD2026 #RepresentationMatters #WomenInPolitics

[Neema Lugangira @neemalugangira]

#Menopause is a core women’s health issue and governments must reflect this in health and workplace legislation. At @WPLeadersOrg, we are elevating this agenda globally, including a high-level session at the World Health Assembly in Geneva (May 2026). Proud to be working again with my good friend 🇬🇧 MP Hon. Carolyn Harris from tackling stigma to advancing meaningful policy reform.
#WomensHealth #MenopauseAwareness

[Women Political Leaders @WPLeadersOrg]

Congratulations to Hon. Miriam Onuoha (@miriam_onuoha1), Member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria & Chairperson of TETFund, on being appointed as WPL Country Ambassador for Nigeria. 🇳🇬

#WPL #WPLAmbassador #Nigeria #WomenInPolitics

[Women Political Leaders @WPLeadersOrg]

Women's leadership in global security isn't aspirational — it's operational.

At #MSC2026, WPL convened three convenings with one message: security policy built without women is incomplete by design.

The conference is over. The work isn't.

#WPL #WomenPeaceSecurity #RepresentationMatters

[Umulkher Harun (Umi) -MP @missyHaroona]

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[Lina Gálvez Muñoz @linagalvezmunoz]

Honoured to serve as an Ambassador of @WPLeadersOrg & deliver the Welcome Words at @CY2026EU Reception alongside my colleague and dear friend Silvana Koch-Mehrin, WPL President&Founder

Women’s leadership must remain at the 💜 of @CY2026EU agenda for a stronger 🇪🇺 democracy

[KEWOPA @KEWOPA]

Congratulations to Hon. Umulkher Harun Mohamed (@missyHaroona)on your appointment as WPL Country Ambassador – Kenya by @WPLeadersOrg (WPL).
Your appointment recognizes your leadership and commitment to advancing women’s political participation and inclusive governance.

[Women Political Leaders @WPLeadersOrg]

Congratulations to Hon. Umulkher Harun Mohamed (@missyHaroona), Member of the National Assembly of the Republic of Kenya, on being appointed as WPL Country Ambassador for Kenya. 🇰🇪

#WPL #WPLAmbassador #Kenya #WomenInPolitics

[Neema Lugangira @neemalugangira]

At #MSC2026, my “elephant in the room”: more women leaders from the Global Majority shaping global security.

I recognise @MunSecConf’s deliberate effort to elevate Global Majority women leaders and create space for us to shape global security.

#WomenLead #GlobalSecurity 🐘🌍

[Umulkher Harun (Umi) -MP @missyHaroona]

Pleased to be appointed the country Ambassador for @WPLeadersOrg

A great network of women parliamentarians from across the globe.

I take this opportunity to thank President of the network @skochmehrin and my political mentors who were part of this journey.

@NAssemblyKE

[Zita Gurmai @zgurmai_EN]

At the Munich Security Conference side event with Women Political Leaders I made one thing clear: women’s leadership in security is a necessity. Real security is built through inclusion, and cooperation.That’s how societies become stronger and more resilient.✊🌍 #MSC #WomenInSec

[Nadia Calviño @NadiaCalvino]

Powerful exchange on “women in defence”, conflict prevention, human rights & European values.

In a world of walls, women build bridges. We need strong female voices at the decision-making table!

Thanks @Yuriko_Backes & @skochmehrin @POLITICOEurope for hosting us!

#MSC2026

[Sophie @sophieaevekink]

🙏🏻@UN_Partnerships @WPLeadersOrg @BMZ_Bund for your #WomenRiseforAll dinner @MunSecConf w/such inspiring leaders including a potential future @UN Secretary-General + seeing my old UN colleagues here in Munich. Time for a woman UNSG. Bavaria looks forward to welcoming you back 🇺🇳