Women Political Leaders (WPL)

Last reminder to sign up for tomorrow's #AIWorkshop! Yesterday's session was filled with practical guidance and expert insights on responsible AI use. 👉 Don't miss out! Secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/ewhdd6Gj

National Day in Ankara. The school next to the hotel is covered in red and white, with a big portrait of Kemal Atatürk. All streets are filled with flags, many people dress in the national colors. Being here on October 29th is a special experience, it’s a reminder of the ambition and the vision that founded the Turkish Republic 101 years ago. Happy Republic Day, Türkiye! #RepublicDay #CumhuriyetBayramı #Ankara

Creating space for women in political leadership isn't just necessary—it's transformational. Read this interview with Neema K. Lugangira, MP, Parliament of Tanzania and #WPL Country Ambassador!

AI could make or break democracy — are leaders ready to use it wisely? That’s why WPL is running a new series of online workshops on how to #SafeguardDemocracy in partnership with Microsoft. Discussion topics: 👉Practical guidance on leveraging AI technologies to enhance political campaigns 👉Combat online threats 👉Protect against disinformation and gender-based violence Session 1: October 29th, 1:00 - 3:00 PM CET (Online) Session 2: October 31st, 4:00 - 6:00 PM CET (Online) Limited spaces, so sign up now to hear from speakers such as: - Silvana Koch-Mehrin - Founder & President, WPL; (29th, 31st) - Maris Lauri - Member of the Riigikogu (Estonia); WPL Country Ambassador; (29th) - Millie Odhiambo - Member of the National Assembly of Kenya; (29th) - Viviane Teitelbaum - Senator, Senate of Belgium; WPL Country Ambassador; (29th) - CYNTHIA LOPEZ, Member of the Senate of Mexico; President of the Bureau of Women Parliamentarians, IPU; (31st) - Teenah Jutton, Member of the National Assembly of Mauritius; (31st) Link to #AIWorkshop sign ups: https://lnkd.in/ewhdd6Gj

WPL is pleased to share the appointment of Frances Fitzgerald as a new WPL Envoy! Fitzgerald is currently a Member of the Gender Equality Advisory Committee to the G7 and has previously served as the Irish Minister of Justice (2014-2017) and Deputy Prime Minister (2016-2017). Fitzgerald was elected MEP and Vice President of the EPP Group in the European Parliament, along with Coordinator of the EPP’s Women's Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM) Committee from 2019-2024. Earlier this year, Fitzgerald achieved a historic deal for a new EU law to combat Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence. Strong women’s voices are more crucial than ever, especially considering that only one of the current G7 leaders are women—a stark reminder of the ongoing challenges in achieving equal representation at the highest levels of leadership. As WPL Special Envoy, Fitzgerald will act in close cooperation with the Board to help advance the organisation’s mission of increasing the number and influence of women in political leadership positions. A warm welcome to Fitzgerald as she takes on this key role with WPL!

Women don’t just change the future—they improve it. When women are politically represented, legal barriers to economic opportunity are lifted. That’s because women in power drive these changes. As a result, more women in politics results in more equality and a fairer economy. This week, WPL’s 2024 Representation Matters Report, created in collaboration with the Oliver Wyman Forum and The World Bank’s Women, Business and the Law, is being previewed at the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank & IMF’s convening during the WB-IMF Annual Meetings. This report lays out the facts behind this by looking at the data linking women’s participation, legal equality and economic performance. Stay tuned as WPL brings new critical insights to the forefront, demonstrating the power of representation in driving lasting, meaningful change worldwide. #RepresentationMatters #WomenInLeadership #InclusiveGovernance

Does voting for women make a difference? Yes! WPL makes the business case for women’s political leadership in #RepresentationMatters. Delighted to be collaborating with Women, Business and the Law and Oliver Wyman Forum on this!

WPL congratulates Véronica Delgadillo on her appointment as the first woman Mayor of Guadalajara! This momentous milestone, alongside the recent election of Claudia Sheinbaum as Mexico’s President, highlights the growing representation and strength of women’s leadership in decision-making spaces and will demonstrate how inclusive governance can drive positive change for communities in Mexico and beyond. #WomenInLeadership #RepresentationMatters

Women Political Leaders (WPL) celebrates the adoption of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Resolution on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Democracy, Human Rights, and the Rule of Law. Congratulations to Hon. Neema K. Lugangira (Tanzania), WPL Country Ambassador, and Honourable Michelle Rempel Garner, P.C., M.P. (Canada) for their leadership as Co-Rapporteurs. 180 Parliaments will now work on this pivotal resolution, meaning this milestone marks a significant step in shaping the future of AI governance and protecting democracy globally. #IPU49 #WomenInLeadership #AIandDemocracy

From Saudi Arabia to Switzerland, WPL has been driving conversations on women’s leadership this October, advancing the conversation on women's leadership and equality in key global forums. At the #GCF2024 in Riyadh and the 149th IPU Assembly in Geneva, influential women leaders took centre stage. Dr. Hanan bint Abdulraheem Al-Ahmadi, Assistant Speaker of Saudi Arabia's Shura Council, and Dr. Tulia Ackson, President of the IPU, were key figures in discussions on strategic avenues for global collaboration. During the #IPU149 Assembly, discussions centred on the impact of artificial intelligence on democracy, human rights, and the rule of law, with a special focus on its implications for governance. WPL’s presence was strong, with contributions from WPL community members and Ambassadors, including: • NYIRASAFARI Espérance, Senator, Rwanda • Gabriela M., Senator, Poland; WPL Ambassador; • Maris Lauri, Member of the Riigikogu, Estonia; WPL Ambassador; • Neema K. Lugangira, Member of the National Assembly; Co-rapporteur on the AI resolution for the IPU; WPL Ambassador, Tanzania; • Safak Pavey, Senior Advisor, UNHCR and WPL Board Member; • Sara Falaknaz, Member of the Federal National Council, UAE. Furthermore, WPL's global commitment to promoting women in leadership was reinforced at a meeting with the Secretary General of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, Mr. Talip Uzun. Stay tuned for more updates on WPL’s activities in continuing to drive progress for equality in political leadership globally. #WomenInLeadership #GlobalGovernance