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Carla Koppell has a long and distinguished international affairs career. She served as the Vice President of the U.S. Institute for Peace, leading the Center for Applied Conflict Transformation. During …

Dr. Natalia Kanem is the Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund – the first Latin American to head the agency. Prior, she served as UNFPA’s representative in Tanzania, before …

The Honorable Mary Robinson, a pioneer for women and girls, served as the first female President of Ireland. She is also a founding member and Chair of The Elders, a …

H.E. Nicola Sturgeon is the First Minister of Scotland and Leader of the Scottish National Party – the first woman to hold either position. She has been a member of …

H.E. Hillary Rodham Clinton has dedicated over four decades to public service as U.S. Secretary of State, U.S. Senator from New York, and First Lady of the United States. Secretary …

Ambassador Melanne Verveer is the Executive Director of the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security. She most recently served as the first U.S. Ambassador for Global Women’s Issues, a …

The Honorable Michelle Bachelet was elected President of Chile on two occasions (2006 – 2010 and 2014 – 2018). She was the first female president of Chile. She also served …

Helen Clark is a respected global leader in sustainable development, gender equality and international cooperation, who served as the former Prime Minister of New Zealand. She led policy debates on …

Dr. Rola Dashti is the Executive Secretary of the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia. A leading Kuwaiti economist and long-time champion of women’s rights and gender equality, she …

Mme. Bineta Diop is the Special Envoy of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on Women, Peace, and Security. She is also the founder and President of Femmes Africa …