Women's Turn to Reshape the Future: A GWL Voices Dialogue Program

By GWL Voices

On January 22nd and 23rd, 2024, the founders and members of GWL Voices will come together in Madrid, Spain, for their inaugural dialogue event, titled “Women’s Turn to Reshape the Future: GWL Voices Dialogue.”  This event serves as an invitation to redefine global narratives on geopolitics and multilateral governance, shifting from a post-war world order to a multipolar, complex international landscape.

In an era marked by unprecedented and interconnected crises, the vital role of women in shaping global geopolitics has gained prominence. The GWL Voices Annual Dialogue aims to provide a dynamic platform where the voices and perspectives of women, experts, academics, and practitioners converge with the intricate fabric of international affairs.

As we stand at a crossroads of dynamic transformation in the world order, this two-day event endeavors to delve deep into critical global challenges, exploring the intersections of peace and security, climate change, new technologies, and the imperative for a new financial architecture from a women’s rights and gender equality perspective.

Women have consistently demonstrated their ability to foster collaboration, empathy, and inclusive decision-making. Yet, their representation and influence within the multilateral arena have been limited and largely insufficient. The GWL Voices Dialogue will discuss women’s participation in politics and all aspects of public life not merely as an issue of equality but as a strategic imperative to enhance institutions and democracies. Women must be equal partners in shaping the international order to ensure its legitimacy and effectiveness.

The GWL Voices Dialogue aims to provide a platform for people from diverse backgrounds – diplomats, scholars, activists, entrepreneurs, practitioners, and thought leaders – to engage in candid conversations that transcend borders and disciplines. Through insightful discussions, fireside chats, and networking opportunities, this event will pave the way for women to amplify their influence, contribute meaningfully to global challenges, and redefine narratives that guide our shared future.