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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 listen to the podcast.
The UN's Humanitarian Response to Haiti
Sir John Holmes
UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator
New York, NY — On July 19, 2010, Sir John Holmes, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator for the United Nations, spoke with a group of WFPG members and guests on "The UN's Humanitarian Response to Haiti." Sir John assumed his current position in 2007 and has been the point person for coordinating the UN response to the January 12th earthquake.
At the event, which was co-sponsored by the Institute of International Education, Sir John discussed the progress that has been made in Haiti over the past six months, as well as the challenges that lie ahead in continuing relief and reconstruction efforts. Read more...
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.
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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.
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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...
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September 14, 2010 | Washington, DC
Embassy Series Event:
The US and India: The Expanding Bilateral Relationship
H.E. Meera Shankar
Ambassador of India to the United States
Residence of the Ambassador, 6 p.m.
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September 16, 2010 | New York, NY
Author Series Event:
Generation's End: A Personal Memoir
of American Power after 9/11
Scott Malcomson
Foreign Editor, New York Times Magazine
Institute of International Education,
12:30 p.m.
Register now
September 21, 2010 | Washington, DC
Author Series Event:
Generation's End: A Personal Memoir
of American Power after 9/11
Scott Malcomson
Foreign Editor, New York Times Magazine
Academy for Educational Development,
5:30 p.m.
Register now
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 or join as a sponsor
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
View photos from the event
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 and article
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
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