Global Women Leaders Network
The resounding declaration that “women’s rights are human rights” made more than two decades ago at the UN Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing still resonates globally. Yet, despite this powerful affirmation, the rights of women and girls are under attack around the world and achieving full gender equality is nearly 300 years away.
The Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security and The Rockefeller Foundation joined forces to build on the promises of Beijing and harness the collective power of high-level women leaders. Our aim is to generate actionable steps to drive progress for women and girls and address some of today’s most pressing challenges – from democratic recession and rising autocracy to the existential threat of climate change. Through dialogue, collaboration on new initiatives, and by amplifying the voices of women on the frontlines of today’s conflicts and crises, we can build a better future.
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