Vital Voices Global Fellowship Public Event

Vital Voices Global Partnership invites you to join us at our upcoming event, “Powered to Empower” on Wednesday. November 5th, 2025.

This event is being held as part of the 2025 Vital Voices Global Fellowship (VVGF) In-Person Convening in The Hague and will feature a panel discussion and interactive dialogue, bringing together current Vital Voices Engage fellows, representatives from the Council of Women World Leaders (CWWL), public leaders, and other Vital Voices network members. The session will highlight the historic milestones of the Beijing+30 anniversary while exploring how women leaders shape change globally and use their power to carry others forward. Designed to encourage meaningful conversation, this event will celebrate progress, reflect on lessons learned, and chart pathways for the future of women’s leadership. Please see below for additional details:

Panelists:

• Peter Derrek Hof, Ambassador for Women’s Rights and Gender Equality
• Martha Beatriz Merino, Former Prime Minister of Peru
• Eka Tkeshelashvili, Former Vice Prime Minister of Georgia
• Sobita Gautam, Member of Parliament of Nepal
• Thokozile Nhlumayo, Founder of the #NotTooYoungToLead Movement and Secretary General of the International Youth Parliament of South Africa

Moderated by:

• Alyse Nelson, CEO and President of Vital Voices

Join us for this special evening honouring the power of women public leaders to drive global change, break barriers, and pave the way for future women’s leadership!

Please register your attendance by Friday, October 31.

We look forward to sharing this evening of inspiration, solidarity, and collaboration with you