In this episode, Maimunah Mohd Sharif, Executive Director of UN-Habitat, shares strategies to promote education and gender equity in order to build inclusive cities. Confirmed unanimously in December 2017 by the UN General Assembly, Ms. Sharif is the first Asian, first Muslim, and second woman to lead the Nairobi-based agency with the mission of promoting …
In this episode, Counselor Christiana Tah, Former Minister of Justice for Liberia, discusses her lifelong commitment to public service and the responsibility of judiciary leaders to work toward a more inclusive world.
In this episode, H.E. President Ameenah Gurib-Fakim of Mauritius discusses her goals and insights in promoting women in public service and women in STEM. As a career scientist, entrepreneur, and now public servant, H.E. Gurib-Fakim is working to empower women and young girls to join the STEM fields.
In this episode, the Ambassador of Finland to the United States, Kirsti Kauppi discusses what it’s like to be a woman working in foreign relations, what it means to be visible, and the differences between the United States and Finland in gender equality efforts and government institutions.
In this episode, Kirsten Hillman, Canada’s lead negotiator in the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) and current Deputy Ambassador to the United States, discusses her career in the federal government, the importance of mentors and the need to promote more women in trade globally. Deputy Ambassador Hillman is one of two women to work on the …
In this episode, Baroness Catherine Ashton and Ambassador Wendy R. Sherman, both key negotiators in the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, discuss the role of women as mediators in each and every aspect of their lives. Baroness Ashton was appointed as the first woman to be a British European Commissioner and became the first woman Commissioner …
Gwen Young, a Promundo Attendee with over 20 years of international public service, is a catalyst for gender equality and women’s empowerment. Check out her impactful journey and insights on the path to positive change.
Despite being half the world’s population, women are outnumbered by male leaders four to one. Utilizing data can help identify paths for women to pursue leadership and understand the power they currently hold. Leveraging this data can aid in instituting change to place more women in leadership roles.
On June 8, 2016 the Bond University Gender Generation (BUGG) hosted their inaugural event entitled “Some Leaders are Born Women.” This event marked the official launch and partnership between the Bond University Gender Generation and the Wilson Center’s Women in Public Service Project. Gwen Young, Director of the Women in Public Service Project, offered a …
The Wilson Center’s Global Women’s Leadership Initiative launched the first comprehensive global index on women in government. Director Gwen Young emphasizes the importance of numbers in assessing progress. Young brings over 20 years of experience in international public service and advocacy for women’s roles in political, social, and economic development. John Milewski hosts the program.
The World Economic Forum’s 2015 Global Gender Gap Report, discussed by Gwen Young, Director of the Global Women’s Leadership Initiative, highlights key findings. For the full report, visit: http://reports.weforum.org/global-gender-gap-report-2015/
Gwen Young, Women in Public Service Project Director, highlights the historic importance of Tsai Ing-wen’s presidency as Taiwan’s first female president. The discussion delves into the significance of this milestone for women in public service.
The Wilson Center’s Global Women’s Leadership Initiative (GWLI) aims for 50% of public service roles held by women by 2050. Gwen Young, the Director, discusses recent progress and her extensive career in international public service. Host John Milewski, an experienced media professional, leads the conversation on Wilson Center NOW.