Webinar on International Women Day – Institute of International Peace Leaders

Webinar on International Women's Day

Vision to Action: Role of Women and Youth in Global Leadership

Women & Youth in Global Leadership: International Women’s Day 2025 Webinar Successfully Concludes

The Institute of International Peace Leaders successfully hosted a dynamic and insightful webinar on International Women’s Day 2025, centered on the theme “Women & Youth in Global Leadership.”

The event brought together renowned speakers, policymakers, and young change-makers from across the globe to discuss the vital role of women and youth in shaping leadership, policy, and innovation.

Key Highlights:

Guest of Honor: Maria Veneke Ylikomi, the General Secretary of IIPL and Country Director for Sweden, delivered the welcome and thank-you notes. She emphasized the significance of empowering women and youth as future leaders and the collective responsibility to create inclusive opportunities.

Breaking Barriers & Overcoming Gender Bias: Experts, including Vera Paja, Dr. Mishal Sikandar, Patricia Kabia, and Catharina Van Stravaran, shared strategies for advancing gender-inclusive leadership.

Women in Politics & Policy-Making – Panelists Fegana Zulfugarova and Aernan Joy emphasized the role of women in global advocacy and decision-making.

Youth-Driven Innovation & Leadership – Young leaders like Ayesha Khan, Dr. Asfa Bukhari, and Angel Maemu highlighted how the next generation is transforming global leadership through innovation and activism.

Bridging Generations in Leadership – Discussions led by Vera Paja, Dr. Asfa Bukhari, focused on fostering mentorship and collaboration between women and youth.

Key Takeaways:

The urgent need for mentorship and policy reforms to enhance women’s and youth participation in leadership.

The power of global partnerships and advocacy in creating inclusive leadership opportunities.

A call to action for governments, organizations, and individuals to support women and youth in leadership through education, empowerment, and equity.

Hira A. Siddiqi Spokesperson for IIPL, delivered the opening and concluding remarks, reaffirming IIPL’s commitment to promoting peace, inclusion, and equal opportunities for women and youth worldwide.

The interactive Q&A session allowed participants to engage directly with speakers, making the event a truly impactful and inspiring exchange of ideas.

With participants from multiple regions, this webinar reinforced the global urgency to empower women and youth as the next generation of leaders.