Interactive Catalogue

Empowering Global Leadership: The Role of International Women's Forum Finland in Advancing Women's Leadership and Gender Equality

Best Practice

Promoter Information:

Name: International Women's Forum (Finland)

Email: finland.iwf@gmail.com

Website: https://www.iwffinland.com/

Abstract:

The International Women's Forum Finland (IWF Finland) is an integral component of the International Women’s Forum (IWF), a prestigious invitation-only network that brings together the world's most accomplished women leaders from all professional fields. Founded in New York City in 1974, the IWF has expanded to include over 7,500 eminent women leaders in 33 countries, spread across 73 local Forums. Distinct in its scale and purpose, IWF is unparalleled in its capacity to forge meaningful connections among top-tier women leaders from different countries and career backgrounds, encouraging cross-border and interdisciplinary relationships. With a membership of over 80, IWF Finland boasts leaders from the highest echelons of corporate life, public administration, culture, science, and the arts. Its objective, in line with the global mission of IWF, is to advance women's leadership and foster gender equality worldwide. This is achieved by linking accomplished women in a warm, peer-to-peer network characterized by trust and support, providing a forum for engagement at both the local and international levels. The target audience for IWF Finland consists of women at the forefront of their respective fields who are eager to connect with peers and contribute towards enhancing women's leadership and promoting gender equality globally. Through its various programs and initiatives, IWF Finland not only offers a platform for these leaders to support and motivate each other but also significantly contributes to the global effort to ensure equality and inclusivity in leadership positions across the globe.

Keywords:

Women's Leadership, Gender Equality, Professional Networking, Global Women's Network, Leadership Development

Dates:

June 14, 2023 - None

Source Specificity:

Initiative/Practice/Project/Programme/Case Studies, Public Policy Document

Website:

https://www.iwffinland.com/about

Power Domains:

Social, Economic

Methods Tools:

Competence development, Monitoring, Networking

Country:

FI

City:

Helsinki

Implementation Scale:

international

Language:

English

Other Links:

https://www.iwffinland.com/about; https://na.eventscloud.com/website/51273/home/