Women Political Leaders

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The Women Political Leaders (WPL) is the global network of female politicians. The mission of WPL is to increase both the number and the influence of women in political leadership positions. WPL strives in all its activities to demonstrate the impact of more women in political leadership, for the global better. To accelerate, women need three things: communication, connection, community. At WPL, o

ptimising the power of communication and connection builds new communities of knowledge for women political leaders everywhere. WPL believes that progress happens by convening women political leaders who have the drive and the influence to create positive change. WPL members are women in political office – Ministers, Members of Parliaments, Mayors. Membership is free and members are honoured by their participation. WPL is an independent, international, post-partisan and not-for-profit foundation based in Reykjavik, Iceland (the world champion of gender equality). Silvana Koch-Mehrin is the Founder and President of the WPL Foundation.

Representation doesn’t happen by chance, it takes sustained action, solidarity and the courage to challenge politics as ...
01/09/2026

Representation doesn’t happen by chance, it takes sustained action, solidarity and the courage to challenge politics as usual 🤝

Women Political Leaders (WPL) is building a future where women are not only present at the decision-making table but have the power, recognition and respect to shape what comes next.

Swipe to discover the approach behind its mission ➡️

Summer may be a quieter season, but the work of advancing women’s political leadership never stops.🌍 Strengthening our g...
01/09/2026

Summer may be a quieter season, but the work of advancing women’s political leadership never stops.

🌍 Strengthening our global community
💬 Supporting dialogue and collaboration
🚀 Advancing the WPL mission

WPL continued its work throughout the summer and we have much more coming this fall.

Stay tuned!

🗳️ Trust is the glue of democracy.In an age of deepfakes, content generated by artificial intelligence (AI) and growing ...
27/08/2026

🗳️ Trust is the glue of democracy.

In an age of deepfakes, content generated by artificial intelligence (AI) and growing information overload, protecting democracy starts with protecting what is real 🔎

At the Copenhagen Democracy Summit 2026 earlier this year, WPL brought together leaders and changemakers to explore how democracies can shape power in the age of AI.

🌍 The message was clear: women’s leadership is not a “nice to have” in building a democratic future, it is essential!

When women reach the highest levels of political leadership, it is often presented as a sign of progress. But the circum...
22/08/2026

When women reach the highest levels of political leadership, it is often presented as a sign of progress. But the circumstances in which they are asked to lead matter too.

🔎The “glass cliff” does not explain every appointment, nor does it call any leader’s competence into question. Instead, it invites us to ask: do women and men inherit the same chances of success when they reach the top?

Progress is not only about who gets to lead. It is also about the conditions they are given to succeed ⚖️

What other examples come to mind? Share them in the comments 💬

💭 Bias shapes perceptions, not the quality, competence or potential of women in leadership. Recognising bias, questionin...
21/08/2026

💭 Bias shapes perceptions, not the quality, competence or potential of women in leadership.

Recognising bias, questioning assumptions and making leadership opportunities more accessible can help build a future where every leader is assessed on their abilities, not their gender.

Progress means changing the odds, not proving the ability. That part was never in question.

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Looking back at the WPL Kenya Cohort launch in Nairobi in partnership with Kewopa Kenya 🇰🇪Progress grows when women in p...
16/08/2026

Looking back at the WPL Kenya Cohort launch in Nairobi in partnership with Kewopa Kenya 🇰🇪

Progress grows when women in public life have the connections, visibility and collective strength to lead change. The WPL Kenya Cohort reflects the power of bringing leaders together around a shared ambition: a more representative political future.

Kenya’s women leaders are shaping that future with purpose and a vision that resonates far beyond the country’s borders.

🇨🇴 Nine women. Nine men. One cabinet.Colombia’s new 2026 cabinet reflects full parity, with women holding half of the co...
14/08/2026

🇨🇴 Nine women. Nine men. One cabinet.

Colombia’s new 2026 cabinet reflects full parity, with women holding half of the country’s 18 ministerial positions.

Meet the nine women leading key sectors:
⚕️ Health: Ana María Vesga
📚 Education: Viviane Morales Hoyos
💼 Labour: Natalia López Fuentes
⚡ Mines and Energy: María Nohemí Arboleda
💻 Information and Communications Technology (ICT): Alexandra Falla Zerrate
🚍 Transport: Elsa Noguera
🎭 Culture: Paola Holguín Moreno
🏅 Sport: Juliana Gutiérrez Zuluaga
🔬 Science, Technology and Innovation: Claudia Benavides Salazar

Women lead several of the government’s highest-budget ministries. They also hold portfolios not traditionally led by women. Five of the most senior portfolios remain with men.

Last month, the WPL Kenya Cohort was officially launched in Nairobi. 🇰🇪In partnership with Kewopa Kenya, Women Political...
12/08/2026

Last month, the WPL Kenya Cohort was officially launched in Nairobi. 🇰🇪

In partnership with Kewopa Kenya, Women Political Leaders brought together women Members of Parliament from across political parties to strengthen collaboration and advance women’s political leadership.

The Cohort identified key priorities including women’s representation, economic empowerment and financial inclusion, alongside cross cutting areas such as women’s health and the responsible use of AI and emerging technologies.

These shared priorities will guide the Cohort’s work as members continue to learn, collaborate and strengthen the collective voice of women leaders across Kenya.

Women’s political candidacies often trigger a familiar question: « Is she the most qualified person for the role? »🔍That...
01/08/2026

Women’s political candidacies often trigger a familiar question: « Is she the most qualified person for the role? »

🔍That question is fair. The real issue is whether « merit » means the same thing, at the same time, and to the same degree, for everyone.

Merit only means something when the standard stays the same for everyone ⚖️

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