Women Political Leaders: Advancing Society

Women’s economic independence is the key to ending women’s inequality. Policies matter and Parliaments can lead the way by adapting policies that ensure women’s participation in the economy and in society at large, such as well-funded shared parental leave and universal childcare.

Let me celebrate the work of WPL. Our combined efforts to promote the empowerment of women and create dialogue among different nations are a strong example of the commitment we share to build peace and wellbeing

We need women in the highest levels of leadership.

Via WPL Parliamentarians from across the globe are given a platform in order to exchange, to discuss common solutions to global problems and at the same time support each other

When one woman is a leader, it changes her. When more women are leaders, it changes politics and policies.

Women Parliamentarians can help draw a red line when it comes to using rape as a tool of war.

I am so delighted that the Women Political Leaders Global Forum is bringing together female parliamentarians so that we can work to expand your influence and increase your numbers.

Gender equality is essential to build and strengthen our communities. When women engage in the political process, societies thrive and prosper.

Women’s participation in decision making processes will undoubtedly create higher quality decisions compared to those made only by men.

Women must be given the full opportunity and support to participate in politics, in the broad sense of the word, and particularly in elected office”

Better representation of women in politics is needed if we want to produce more and live better

As a member of the Women Political Leaders Executive Board, I believe in the power of network to increase the influence and the number women leaders.

We must create a social movement to bring together on the same platform all actors in an effort to end violence against women and girls.

Instead of standing in front of the Parliament, why don’t we go inside and join politics.

“Full representation of citizens starts with full inclusion, which is why we need more women in government.”

In a society where the rights and potential of women are constrained, no man can be truly free. He may have power, but he will not have freedom.