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GWL Voices @gwlvoices.bsky.social · 1h

What does it take to fix multilateralism today?

In the latest Power & Purpose podcast by @ieinsights, our #GWLVoices President @susanamalcorra.bsky.social reflects on the UN’s challenges, democracy & women’s leadership in global governance. 🎙️ #HerTurn

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GWL Voices @gwlvoices.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations to our #GWLVoices Co-Founder, @helenclarknz.bsky.social, on her appointment as the new Chair of #Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance! 🌍

An inspiring step forward for global health and equity, congratulations, Helen!

#GWLVoices #HelenClark #Gavi #GlobalHealth #WomenInMultilateralism

GWL Voices @gwlvoices.bsky.social · 1d

On the road to COP30, our #GWLVoices Executive Director, @mfespinosaec.bsky.social, joined #BakuClimateWeek 2025, where she delivered remarks at the Opening Ceremony of Baku Climate Action Week and participated in Session 2: Advancing Climate Resilience through International Collaboration.

GWL Voices @gwlvoices.bsky.social · 2d

#HerTurn @UNGA80!
Through our #HerTurn initiative, GWL Voices engaged with students in two powerful conversations: At @columbiaigp.bsky.social & at @thenewschool.bsky.social

Thank you to all the students who joined us! Your energy, curiosity, and voices made these dialogues richer. 💜

GWL Voices @gwlvoices.bsky.social · 6d

Great to look back! 🌍 Our President @susanamalcorra.bsky.social joined #NavidHanif_UN at the @devex.com Impact House during #UNGA80 to discuss “The State of the SDGs: Progress, Politics & the Path Ahead,” moderated by Colum Lynch.

🎥 Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBnW...

#DevexImpactHouse #SDGs

GWL Voices @gwlvoices.bsky.social · 7d

Great to look back! 🌍 At MUNSA 2025, our BM @cristinagallach spoke on women’s leadership in multilateralism & the need for more young women in diplomacy, part of our #HerTurn initiative for an equal future.
@UNSABarcelona @UPFBarcelona
#GWLVoices #munsaconference

GWL Voices @gwlvoices.bsky.social · 8d

Save the date! GWL Voices Dialogue 2026 is coming: Women Leading the UN of the 21st Century. Stay tuned for updates and get ready to join us in Madrid!

🔗 gwlvoices.org/events/gwl-v...

#Dialogue2026 #WomenInMultilateralism #GenderEquality

GWL Voices @gwlvoices.bsky.social · 8d

Wrapping up last Thursday & Friday’s highlights! 🌍 From #UNGA80 to #ClimateWeekNYC, #GWLVoices took part in key conversations shaping our shared future. Incredible to witness such strong public engagement and inspiring energy during these important days.
#GenderEquality #MSG

GWL Voices @gwlvoices.bsky.social · 9d

Reflecting on last week’s event “Women, Climate and the Nature of Power”.🌍✨ Our #GWLVoices ED, @mfespinosaec.bsky.social , joined GWL Voices member and Project Dandelion Co-Founder, Mary Robinson, for this inspiring conversation hosted by @ProjectDandelion. A great moment to look back on!

GWL Voices @gwlvoices.bsky.social · 10d

Thank you, @peggydulany, for hosting us for dinner on the sidelines of #UNGA80, and to the amazing group of powerful women who joined the conversation. An inspiring evening of connection & shared commitment. ✨

#GWLVoices #WomenInMultilateralism

GWL Voices @gwlvoices.bsky.social · 10d

🌍 Wednesday highlights! Key conversations shaping our future. At #UNGA80, GWL Voices asked: What will it take to elect a #MadamSecretaryGeneral?
A powerful conversation on women’s leadership and representation at the highest level of multilateralism.

GWL Voices @gwlvoices.bsky.social · 12d

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Gender-Responsive Finance for Climate Justice: A Call to Bold Action at Climate Week NYC | GWL Voices

GWL Voices are global women leaders who have demonstrated a deep commitment to the improvement of conditions for humanity through our contributions in a multilateral environment and we have joined our...

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GWL Voices @gwlvoices.bsky.social · 12d

Yesterday’s event sparked! Financing Gender Equality & Women’s Rights
@mfespinosaEC @MaryRobinsonCtr #NigarArpadarai @pespinosac.bsky.social @MalihaKhanWD @mafolly @MelanneVerveer @hindououmar @DanielPerell.

Full recording: www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7Pb...

@women_deliver @plataformacipo @bahaibic

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GWL Voices @gwlvoices.bsky.social · 12d

Happening today! Our #GWLVoices member @FlaviaBustreo will join the “Building a Chain of Women Advocates for Climate Action” roundtable at #UNGA80 alongside inspiring leaders.

Co-hosted by @PathfinderInt, @womeninGH, and @Amref_Worldwide

Register here: pathfinder-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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GWL Voices @gwlvoices.bsky.social · 12d

We’re unveiling new data and analysis on women’s leadership & representation in climate & environmental governance. 🌍💡
A glimpse into the future of #WomenInMultilateralism, and the road to #COP30.

✨Spotlight: Women in Global Climate and Environmental Governance

Stay tuned, it’s coming!

#GWLVoices

GWL Voices @gwlvoices.bsky.social · 13d

Another inspiring day in New York! 🌍 On Tuesday, GWL Voices took part in important events during #UNGA80 and #ClimateWeekNYC, keeping women’s voices at the center of global action.
Together, we move forward. ✨

#GWLVoices #GenderEquality #MadamSecretaryGeneral #SDGLive #GlobalGoals

GWL Voices @gwlvoices.bsky.social · 13d

Happening today! Financing Gender Equality & Women’s Rights
#ClimateWeekNYC

With: Mary Robinson, Nigar Arpadarai, Patricia Espinosa, Maliha Khan, Maiara Folly, Melanne Verveer, Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim & Daniel Perell.

🎤 Moderator: @mfespinosaec.bsky.social

🔗 www.gwlvoices.org/events/the-r...

GWL Voices @gwlvoices.bsky.social · 13d

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Former Candidates to Lead the UN Gathered at UNGA80 to Ask What It Will Take to Finally Elect a Woman SG | GWL Voices

GWL Voices are global women leaders who have demonstrated a deep commitment to the improvement of conditions for humanity through our contributions in a multilateral environment and we have joined our...

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GWL Voices @gwlvoices.bsky.social · 13d

What will it take to elect a #MadamSecretaryGeneral?

At #UNGA80, #GWLVoices founders #IrinaBokova, @helenclarknz.bsky.social & @susanamalcorra.bsky.social, all former SG candidates — called out the barriers and asked the big question: “Why not?”

80 years. 9 men. 0 women. The 2026 race is on.

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GWL Voices @gwlvoices.bsky.social · 13d

📢 Today! Don’t miss it!
#GWLVoices members #CarolBellamy, #IrinaBokova, #TarjaHalonen, #epsycampbell & @susanamalcorra.bsky.social join #TheNewSchool students to share lessons from Beijing & visions for the next 30 years.

Register here: event.newschool.edu/StruggleforA...

#Beijing30 #HerTurn