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Reykjavík Global Forum - Women Leaders 2019

Source: CBS News

Women leaders from around the world are gathering in Reykjavik, Iceland, this week, with discussions throughout the day on Tuesday, November 19, and Wednesday, November 20.

What are the key challenges that leaders face as we approach the third decade of the 21st century? These may include macro issues like climate change, mobile populations, artificial intelligence, trade wars, the slowing pace of growth or others. This session will frame the Forum in the current global context.

Conversationists include:
●      Julia Gillard, Prime Minister of Australia (2010-2013), Member of CWWL
●      Gita Gopinath, Chief Economist, IMF
●      Jacqueline Hunt, Member of the Board of Management of Allianz SE
Moderated by: Hanna Birna Kristjánsdóttir, Senior Advisor, UN Women; Chair of the Board, WPL

Click here to read the full article published by CBS News on 17 November 2019.

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Women leaders from around the world are gathering in Reykjavik, Iceland, this week, with discussions throughout the day on Tuesday, November 19, and Wednesday, November 20.

What are the key challenges that leaders face as we approach the third decade of the 21st century? These may include macro issues like climate change, mobile populations, artificial intelligence, trade wars, the slowing pace of growth or others. This session will frame the Forum in the current global context.

Conversationists include:
●      Julia Gillard, Prime Minister of Australia (2010-2013), Member of CWWL
●      Gita Gopinath, Chief Economist, IMF
●      Jacqueline Hunt, Member of the Board of Management of Allianz SE
Moderated by: Hanna Birna Kristjánsdóttir, Senior Advisor, UN Women; Chair of the Board, WPL

Click here to read the full article published by CBS News on 17 November 2019.

Partner
UN Women
Focus areas