Expanding Women's Leadership Globally

Global Leaders Urge Greater Women's Leadership Across Governance and Public Institutions

Across several countries, officials and advocates are pressing for women to have greater influence in public leadership, governance and institutional decision-making. In Indonesia, police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo’s support for female officers advancing to top ranks has drawn backing from observers, who also called for stronger career pathways and leadership at the women’s police school. Malaysia’s Women, Family and Community Development Minister Nancy Shukri urged women to lead with empathy, clear direction and tangible benefits for their communities, while a leadership program in Liberia is equipping women politicians to shape local decisions, budgets and development priorities. In Himachal Pradesh, a discussion among public figures highlighted women’s growing role in grassroots governance and the importance of education that fosters confidence and social responsibility. A UN Women address framed these efforts as part of a wider challenge, citing women’s persistent underrepresentation in leadership, technology and other decision-making, and calling for stronger institutions, protection from public-life violence and more funding for women’s organizations.

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