About the Council
The Council of Women World Leaders is a network of 94 current and former presidents and prime ministers. It is the only organization in the world dedicated solely to women heads of state and government.
Established
in 1996
The Council of Women World Leaders is a network of 94 current and former women prime ministers and presidents established in 1996 by Vigdís Finnbogadóttir, President of Iceland (1980-1996) and first woman in the world to be democratically elected president, Mary Robinson, President of Ireland (1990-1997), and Laura Liswood, Secretary-General.
Our Goal
The Council’s mission is to mobilize the world’s highest-level women leaders around issues critical to advancing women globally. Through its networks, strategic programs, and partnerships, the Council promotes good governance and gender equality while increasing the visibility of women leading their countries. By drawing on the leadership and expertise of its members, the Council works to support the full participation and representation of women at the highest levels of political leadership — today and for future generations.
The Council of Women World Leaders' Secretariat
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Laura Liswood, Secretary-General, Council of Women World Leaders
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Myriam Spiteri Debono, Chair and President of the Republic of Malta
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Elizabeth Cousens, President and Chief Executive Officer of the United Nations Foundation
