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	Celebrating Women Leaders Luncheon Melanne Verveer Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues On July 15, 2010, Ambassador Verveer addressed WFPG on "Women Center Stage in Foreign Policy and the Global Economy" at a program and luncheon at the Four Seasons Hotel in Washington, DC. The program was moderated by Judy Woodruff, Senior Correspondent, PBS NewsHour. Click here to view pictures, read the transcript, and view our Sponsors and Honorary Committee. DC Celebration of Women Diplomats Washington, DC – On May 6, 2010, WFPG held its annual DC Celebration of Women Diplomats to celebrate women diplomats at the Croatian Embassy. Ambassadors to the U.S. from Croatia, India, Liechtenstein, Trinidad and Tobago, Grenada, Senegal, and Antigua and Barbuda spoke on the importance of mentoring young women entering the field of foreign policy. The Ambassadors of Burundi to the United States and the Ambassador of Uruguay to the Organization of American States were also in attendance. Read more... NY Celebration of Women Diplomats New York, NY – On April 15, 2010, WFPG held its annual NY Celebration of Women Diplomats at the home of WFPG member Geraldine Kunstadter. The event, which focused on the achievements of women diplomats, honored six ambassadors to the United Nations and five women consuls general from New York. The diplomats spoke of the role of women in foreign policy and reflected on their own goals and responsibilities. Read more... Status Report on Haiti Ambassador Raymond Alcide Joseph and Lola Poisson-Joseph Washington, DC – Haitian Ambassador Raymond Alcide Joseph and his wife, Lola Poisson-Joseph, discussed the current situation in Haiti and the plans for the future to a gathering of WFPG members and guests on February 3, 2010. The event was moderated by Mary Beth Sheridan, Diplomatic Correspondent for The Washington Post, who recently returned from covering the disaster in Haiti. The Ambassador opened his remarks by expressing pain for what has happened to his country, but also a kind of joy. He explained that Port-au-Prince will now experience the changes it has needed for decades. "This gives us an opportunity to do what we should have done long ago," he said. Ambassador Joseph also encouraged the event participants to continue their interest in Haiti; "I am challenging you to stay with us. I want you to say to me, say to Haiti, say to the US, 'We are in with you for the long haul.'" Read More... Beyond the Headlines Luncheon Richard Holbrooke Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan On January 8th, Ambassador Holbrooke spoke at the WFPG Beyond the Headlines luncheon on Afghanistan and Pakistan which was moderated by Helene Cooper, White House Correspondent for The New York Times. Click here to view pictures, read the transcript, view our Sponsors and Honorary Committee, and read press coverage of the event. Women in Power Luncheon Secretary Napolitano On December 16th, Janet Napolitano, Secretary of Homeland Security, addressed the WFPG at a luncheon moderated by New York Times Pentagon Correspondent Elisabeth Bumiller. Click here to view pictures, read the transcript, view our Sponsors and Honorary Committee, and read press coverage of the event. WOMEN IN POWER SERIES UNDP Administrator Helen Clark speaks on The Development Challenge in the Middle of the Global Recession Washington, DC – On July 23, 2009, WFPG launched its Women in Power Series with a luncheon featuring Helen Clark, UNDP Administrator and former Prime Minister of New Zealand. She spoke on the Development Challenge in the Middle of the Global Recession to an audience of WFPG members and guests, including numerous ambassadors and officials from government, NGOs, international organizations, and corporations. Kimberly Dozier, CBS News Correspondent, presided as Mistress of Ceremonies and moderated the question and answer session. Read more...		Women’s Foreign Policy Group membership is open to professionals and organizations committed to global engagement and promoting women leaders in international affairs. Members are drawn from across the international affairs community and include government officials, diplomats, and members of the media, corporations, non-profits, and international organizations. Join today! August 5, 2010 \| Washington, DC Brown-Bag Luncheon: A Status Report on the Refugee Situation in Kyrgyzstan Dawn Calabia Refugees International Maureen Lynch Refugees International Academy for Educational Development, 12 noon Register now September 14, 2010 \| Washington, DC SAVE THE DATE Embassy Series Event: India Ambassador Meera Shankar November 1, 2010 \| Washington, DC Celebrating Women Leaders Luncheon Keynote Speaker Anne Mulcahy Former Chairman and CEO Xerox Corporation The Four Seasons Hotel, 12 noon Register now July 19, 2010 \| New York, NY The UN's Humanitarian Response to Haiti Sir John Holmes UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Co-sponsored with the Institute of International Education Photos from the event coming soon July 15, 2010 \| Washington, DC Celebrating Women Leaders Luncheon Keynote Speaker Melanne Verveer Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues Moderator Judy Woodruff Senior Correspondent, PBS NewsHour Photos and transcript June 30, 2010 \| Washington, DC Embassy Series Event: Celebrating Women of the Caribbean A Farewell to Ambassador Morean Phillip of Trinidad and Tobago Photos and transcript June 10, 2010 \| Washington, DC Public-Private Partnerships to Promote Women's Economic Empowerment: The Multiplier Effect Amanda Ellis World Bank Group Gender Action Plan Lead Specialist Photos and transcript May 10, 2010 \| Washington, DC Author Series Luncheon: Paradise Beneath Her Feet Isobel Coleman Council on Foreign Relations, Senior Fellow Photos and transcript May 6, 2010 \| Washington, DC A Celebration of Women Diplomats A reception to celebrate and highlight the achievements of women diplomats Photos and transcript April 15, 2010 \| New York, NY A Celebration of Women Diplomats A reception to celebrate and highlight the achievements of women diplomats Photos and transcript March 24, 2010 \| Washington, DC Delivering Clean Drinking Water to Earthquake Stricken Haiti Corporate, NGO and US Government relief and recovery efforts Photos and transcript March 18, 2010 \| New York, NY Author Series Luncheon: Women Lead the Way Hon. Linda Tarr-Whelan View photos from the event March 17, 2010 \| Washington, DC Author Series Event: Eclipse of the Sunnis Deborah Amos NPR Foreign Correspondent View photos from the event March 9, 2010 \| Washington, DC Annual WFPG DC Mentoring Fair View photos from the event March 8, 2010 \| Washington, DC Annual International Women's Day Luncheon Co-sponsored by the UN Information Center and the UN Foundation Photos and transcript February 24, 2010 \| New York, NY Annual WFPG NY Mentoring Fair View photos from the event

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