The Council of Women World Leaders is the only organization in the world dedicated solely to women heads of state and government.

Who We Are

The Council of Women World Leaders is an organization composed of 96 current and former female heads of state and government.

Established in 1996, its mission is to promote good governance, enhance the experience of democracy, and increase the visibility of women who lead at the highest levels.

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“Women in political leadership make a major contribution to the transformation our world needs. But, we need more women in power and more power to women so that more can play this transformational role.”

Rt. Hon. Helen Clark, Former Prime Minister of New Zealand
“Progress is made thanks to these women who have never shut up, who will never shut up.”

H.E. Kersti Kaljulaid, Former President of Estonia

Women's Leadership

The Council brings together current and former women heads of state and government from around the world. Representing a wide range of nations and cultures, the Council is dedicated to promoting women's political leadership and increasing women's representation in the highest positions of power.
Advocacy

Through advocacy, the Council is committed to challenging entrenched norms and driving systemic change to promote women's political leadership and ensure greater representation of women in the highest positions of power
Empowerment

Through its global network of current and former women presidents and prime ministers, the Council promotes women’s leadership by leveraging their experience to mentor and empower the next generation, advancing gender equality at the highest levels of political leadership