The Women's Foreign Policy Group (WFPG) is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit, educational membership organization that promotes global engagement and the leadership, visibility and participation of women in international affairs.
About WFPG
The WFPG’s in-depth global issues programs feature women leaders and highlight their contributions and voices. The organization also hosts leadership development activities to promote the next generation of women leaders. The WFPG partners with many foreign policy organizations and is a key player in broadening the constituency for international affairs and helping educate Americans. The WFPG brings together participants from across sectors and links them domestically and internationally.
WFPG programs provide analysis and discussion of major international issues with women leaders and experts. Our programs include an Author Series, Embassy Series, and State Department Series. Recent programs have focused on U.S.-Iranian relations, the future of China, the Indian economy, the role of Islam, and climate change. The WFPG focuses on pressing international issues of the day, including topics that deserve attention but may not be on the front page of the news.
The WFPG highlights women’s leadership in international affairs at its Annual Luncheon Event. Dr. Condoleezza Rice, U.S. Secretary of State, was the keynote speaker at last year’s luncheon and Andrea Mitchell, NBC News Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent, served as the Mistress of Ceremonies. Previous year’s luncheons have honored: Secretary of State Madeleine Albright; H.E. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of Liberia; Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, Karen Hughes; and Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton and Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison.
Each year WFPG members and guests also participate in a United Nations Study Visit at the UN Headquarters. This unique one-day event features briefings from top UN officials and ambassadors and provides participants with a forum for in-depth discussion on pressing issues facing the United Nations.
WFPG Mentoring Fairs and internships provide an opportunity for students to meet with international affairs professionals, receive counseling, and make connections in their fields of interest. Mentoring also provides WFPG members an opportunity to help and encourage future leaders. WFPG internships provide students and recent graduates substantive experience in the non-profit and foreign affairs fields.
