past event
International Development

International Colloquium on Women’s Empowerment, Leadership Development, International Peace & Security

Monrovia, Liberia (March 7 – 8, 2009) – The Colloquium convened distinguished women leaders in Monrovia, Liberia, for a historic two-day meeting to address women’s vital role in helping their countries prevent, end and recover from conflict. The Colloquium was co-convened by Council members President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf of Liberia and President Tarja Halonen of Finland.

As part the Colloquium, the Council convened a meeting of its members, current and former women heads of state and heads of government, hosted by President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.

Council Members Meeting 2009  Council Members Meeting
Council Statement on Darfur  Council Statement
Council Meeting – Overview  Council Meeting Overview

Colloquium Website  Colloquium Website
Joint Article – International Women’s Day 2009  Joint Article
The Monrovia Declaration
  Monrovia Declaration

Event information
Date
Sat Mar 7, 2009 - Sun Mar 8, 2009
12:00am - 12:00am EDT
Location
Monrovia, CO, United States