“The impact of this event will be far-reaching in Morocco and the Arab and Islamic worlds. As a Moroccan woman and as a member of the present Moroccan government, I felt delighted by the extent to which the Global Summit of Women allowed a variety of cultures to open up to each other, regardless of cultural differences and geographical borders.”

– Najima Thaythay Rhozali, Secretary of State for Literacy and Informal Education, Morocco

“I have attended many conferences and forums over the years and few have kept my interest sparked from start to finish as did this year’s Global Summit of Women in Marrakech.  I was truly impressed by the talent, positions held, and capabilities of all the women participating both as presenters and as attendees.  I met some wonderful people from across the globe — what an experience and a privilege.”
– Damayanti Vasudevan, United States

“The Global Summit of Women 2003 provided an excellent opportunity for me to learn about national women’s machineries and to exchange ideas and information with committed partners and dynamic businesswomen from around the world.”
The Honorable Jean Augustine, Secretary of State (Multiculturalism and Status of Women)

“I enjoyed this Summit very much.  It was a great opportunity to meet all these prominent women.  The idea I liked very much was the one-day workshop about empowerment of Arab women.  We really need that forum and it was great to exchange ideas between Arab women.”
– Zeinab Safar, Egypt

“The networking was fabulous.  Until the very last moment, we were still networking, and I found a prospective supplier in Bangladesh, just a few minutes before boarding the plane. I came back with many contacts and ideas. Before the closing of the summit, we were already talking about the next one.”
– Evnur Taran, Canada

What the Participants are Saying…

“The Summit was perfectly organized and professionally conducted.  It is the best opportunity for networking with like-minded women in business.  One cannot get a better platform for meeting women leaders and entrepreneurs from so many countries.  It was the ideal forum for test marketing of my products and it was grand success.”
– Farah Khan, India

“The (Summit) once again confirmed what I strongly believe: that the only geographical barriers that exist for our projects are those that we allow to exist.”
-Donna Kelley, Spain

“What I found most valuable was meeting and networking with such high caliber, wonderful women.  It was a chance to connect with women whom I would not otherwise have had the chance to meet, and to learn something about cultures and countries far removed from my own.  A truly enlightening and mind-expanding experience.”
-Elizabeth Scott, Hong Kong

“I certainly left Barcelona feeling empowered, renewed and ready to face new challenges and tackle them head-on.  The powerful testimonies of fellow women, their achievement and zeal is alone worthwhile being there.”
-Inge K. Zaamwani, Namibia

I was very much inspired by the synergy of talents, capabilities, experience, dynamics, and initiatives represented in Barcelona.”
-Nela Milijic, Croatia

What the 2002 Summit Achieved:

*  Raised $10,000 to be used as microenterprise loans by Afghan women seeking to reenter their country’s economy

*Created a Technology Committee to develop ways of continuing the sharing of best practices among Summit participants and other women entrepreneurs globally

* Released a report through its Corporate Women Directors International project on Spanish women corporate directors in Spain’s top 300 Companies to establish a national benchmark to measure progress.

*Agreed to develop a compendium of corporate best practices in creating equal opportunities for women.
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“The greatest opportunity for our association was to participate in the creation of a confederation of Mediterranean women entrepreneurs’ associations.”

-Daneille Rousseau, President, Dirigeantes, France

PARTICIPANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

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President of Kosovo H.E. Atifete Jahjaga, French Prime Minister Manuel Valls, France Minister for Women Najat Vallaud-Belkacem, and First Lady of Malaysia Datin Rosmah Paduka Seri Mansor at the Summit's Press Briefing

Vice President of Vietnam H.E. Nguyen Thi Doan, France Minister for Women Najat Vallaud-Belkacem and Summit President Irene Natividad at the Summit's Press Briefing

Home of the 2016 Global Summit of Women

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  Warsaw Old Town Market Square
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  Mermaid Statue in Warsaw's Old Town Market Square
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  Frédéric Chopin Museum
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  Chopin's Famous "Pleyel et Cie" Grand Piano
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  The Royal Castle of Warsaw
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  Inside the Royal Castle
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  Inside the Royal Castle
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  Saxon Garden of Warsaw, oldest park in Warsaw opened in 1727
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  Chopin Monument in Łazienki Park
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  Maria Skłodowska-Curie Museum
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  Inside Politechnika Warszawska- Warsaw University of Technology
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  Golden Terraces Shopping Mall in Warsaw
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  Copper-Roof Palace of Warsaw
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  Carmelite Church, created 1761-83
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  Łazienki Palace
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  Wilanów Palace
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  Inside Wilanów Palace
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  University of Warsaw Library
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  Sapieha Palace
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  Warsaw at night
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  Global Summit of Women President Irene Natividad ringing opening bell at GPW-Warsaw Stock Exchange

• Europe’s growth champion - Poland has more than doubled its GDP per capita since 1990, and was the only EU economy to sidestep the 2008-09 financial crisis and recession.

• The leading economy in Central and Eastern Europe, Poland is a magnet for multinational companies both as a manufacturing and growing consumer base, as well as a gateway to emerging markets in the region.

• A leading symbol of regional stability, this country has successfully transitioned to a vigorous democracy, while it continues to advance its political and economic profile on the international stage.

• A country with an increasing number of women leaders from the Prime Minister to the Mayor of Warsaw to numerous government ministries and corporations, Poland’s influential women’s networks are making a mark on public policy through its innovative nation-wide Congress of Women.

• Poland has a rich heritage based on a 1,000-year historical tradition while it embraces a thriving, vibrant modern culture.

Check out the New York Times' piece 36 Hours in Warsaw, Poland for the best in entertainment, dining, and culture. 

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