Countries develop faster and better when women are part of the decision-making process.
»When women and men lead together, decisions better reflect and respond to the diverse needs of society. Countries and companies with higher levels of gender equality have higher levels of growth and performance.
»I am so delighted that the Women in Parliaments Global Forum is bringing together female parliamentarians so that we can work to expand your influence and increase your numbers.
»There’s no elevator to success you have to take the stairs’. Women must work hard to break walls imposed by traditions, cultures or religions preventing them from living their lives as a normal human being.
»Ending violence against women and girls is not only a basic human right; it is also a means to combat hunger and food insecurity.
»The world is changing fast and we are facing complex challenges across the globe. Now more than ever we need women leaders at the decision making tables in Government and in business.
»Women Parliamentarians can help draw a red line when it comes to using rape as a tool of war.
»“Globally, we are getting smarter in that more high responsibilities are entrusted to women; there is however still a long way to go even in our most egalitarian European societies.”
»“Women’s presence along with men in the realm of politics significantly advances the noble ideals of political work in its diverse trends and forms”
»To my mind, gender equality should not be seen as something isolated or separate from other policy areas. Anti-discrimination on any grounds and the promotion of equal opportunities are inherent issues underpinning all policies.
»“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”
»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.
»Women have achieved levels of excellence that indeed have made our world a better place.
»Instead of standing in front of the Parliament, why don’t we go inside and join politics.
»Women in politics have the power to empower: around the world, I have seen women leaders building bridges in place of walls, redirecting attention and resources to education, social justice, and public health, and inspiring the next generation of girls to dream big.
»The mission of WIP is to fight for women’s rightful opportunities to rule the world alongside men, not just to be called in to do the cleaning when men have messed up.
»WIP is a very powerful body of women who are dedicated to changing the lives of women forever.
»Gender equality begins in our homes.
»I hope that I’ll live to see the day when we have a society in which it isn’t important whether you’re a man or a woman.
»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
»We highly value our partnership with WIP and its excellent work to reach out to all national women parliamentarians for a global agenda
»Better representation of women in politics is needed
if we want to produce more and live better
We need women leaders
»When one woman is a leader, it changes her. When more women are leaders, it changes politics and policies.
»Via WIP 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
»Women mean business and profit.
»“Full representation of citizens starts with full inclusion, which is why we need more women in government.”
»By meeting at the Women in Parliaments Global Forum you are strengthening important networks and highlighting the benefits of women’s participation.
»Empowering women is a smart investment. It’s a human rights issue, but also it’s a smart investment – it will give back.
»The Women Political Leaders Global Forum (WPL) is the global network of female politicians. The mission of WPL is to increase both the number and the influence of women in political leadership positions.
Different communities function under the umbrella of WPL: Women in Parliaments (WIP), Women European Leaders (WEL), Women Government Leaders (WGL) and Women Mayors International (WMI).
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The WPL Annual Global Summit 2017 will be hosted, in cooperation with the Althingi – Iceland’s Parliament – and the Government of Iceland, in Reykjavík (Iceland) on 28-30 November.
This high-level conference will be a unique gathering of women political leaders as it will bring together at least 250 female political leaders from all over the world.
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WPL’s flagship campaign. Over 70 male Heads of State and Government contributed a testimonial, giving their personal reason for more women as leaders. These statements are continuously exhibited in fora such as the headquarters of the United Nations, the OECD, the African Union, the World Economic Forum, the International Trade Center, and many Parliaments around the world. A book accompanies the displays. The WPL Leadership Campaign has been inspired by the UN Women HeForShe activities, which aim to engage men as agents of change to achieve gender equality.
The Prime Minister of Iceland holds the patronage of the WPL Leadership Campaign.
Read more#Girl2Leader is a worldwide campaign launched by WPL. With the slogan #LeadLikeAGirl, this initiative seeks to get more girls in politics.
Today leaders are almost all men. It’s time for change. It’s time for girls and women to lead the world with brains and hearts.
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