Welcome to the WPL Community

Connect with Fellow Women Political Leaders

Connect with women in political office from different countries, regions and political backgrounds through a dedicated community of political leaders.

Introduce yourself, share experiences from your political career, exchange perspectives on common challenges and learn how colleagues around the world are approaching similar issues. Whether you are looking for practical advice, exploring a policy question or simply hoping to stay connected with fellow leaders, the WPL Community provides a space for ongoing exchange beyond individual meetings and events.

Alliance Community Discussion Board — Policy Dialogue and Peer Exchange

Take part in discussions on the issues shaping political leadership and public policy, including governance, security, health, technology, the economy and other areas of shared interest.

The discussion board provides opportunities to exchange perspectives on policy priorities, share examples of good practice and explore approaches being taken in different political and national contexts. Members can raise questions, contribute experiences from their own work and learn from colleagues facing similar challenges.

Wider Alliance Community Access

In addition to your dedicated WPL community, your membership provides opportunities to connect with members across the wider Alliance through shared spaces and activities available to your membership. Check out The Lounge tab, where you can connect with members across all tiers of WPL Alliance. Join discussions, exchange perspectives and build connections with people from different professional backgrounds, sectors and regions.

WPL Summits and Convenings

Stay connected to WPL's international Summits, political dialogues, regional gatherings and other convenings that bring women political leaders together.

Explore opportunities to participate in upcoming WPL events, follow announcements about new gatherings and remain connected with colleagues beyond the meetings themselves. Individual event announcements will provide information on participation arrangements, registration and any relevant eligibility or invitation requirements.

Your complimentary membership includes Leadership Circle conversations and masterclasses and unlimited access to available WPL Leadership Academy courses.

Leadership Circle — Small-Group Conversations and Masterclasses

Take part in the Leadership Circle, a dedicated space for more personal and focused exchanges with experienced political leaders, experts and fellow members.

The Leadership Circle brings together small-group leadership conversations and interactive masterclasses, creating opportunities to learn directly from those with experience in political leadership, public affairs and related fields.

Small-group conversations provide a setting to exchange perspectives, ask questions and discuss shared challenges with fellow leaders. Masterclasses offer opportunities to develop practical knowledge and leadership skills through interactive sessions led by accomplished leaders and specialists.

Explore upcoming Leadership Circle activities to find conversations and learning opportunities relevant to your interests, responsibilities and experience.

WPL Leadership Academy — Unlimited Online Learning

Develop your knowledge and skills through unlimited access to the WPL Leadership Academy's available online learning modules.

Your membership allows you to explore the full range of online courses without a limit on the number you can take. Browse learning opportunities relevant to your professional development, leadership responsibilities and personal interests, and progress through the available modules at your own pace.

Whether you are looking to strengthen existing skills or explore new areas of leadership, the Academy provides opportunities for continued learning alongside your political responsibilities.

Your membership provides access to Alliance Updates, convening briefings and Leadership Briefings, alongside dedicated resources and opportunities to prepare for major international convenings.

Alliance Updates

Stay informed about what is happening across WPL and the wider Alliance.

Alliance Updates bring together regular Alliance news, organisational announcements, upcoming opportunities, useful resources and selected insights from major global convenings.

Follow developments across the WPL network, discover new initiatives and programmes, and explore key takeaways from international meetings and political events. These updates provide an accessible overview of the activities and conversations shaping women's political leadership.

In-depth Convening Briefings and Preparation Materials

Explore in-depth briefings and preparation materials ahead of major global convenings, with relevant context on the discussions and priorities that matter to the Alliance.

These briefings help you follow the issues and priorities shaping major international meetings and political events.

These resources provide opportunities to understand how WPL's mission is being advanced in practice, explore developments in women's political leadership and follow the wider significance of important political discussions and international meetings.

Leadership Briefings

Access in-depth analysis, expert perspectives and briefings on the issues shaping women's political leadership and international affairs.

Leadership Briefings bring together policy developments, expert contributions, relevant WPL research and more detailed insights into global political discussions.

This includes expert briefings and debriefs surrounding major international convenings, offering opportunities to explore the priorities, discussions and outcomes of global meetings in greater depth.

These resources are designed to provide additional context and perspectives that can inform your understanding of international developments and contribute to your own work and discussions.

Early Access to Selected WPL Research and Publications

Be among the first to explore selected new WPL research, reports and publications.

Early access provides opportunities to engage with emerging findings, explore new perspectives on women's political leadership and draw on WPL's work in your political responsibilities, policy discussions and professional activities.

WPL Navigator — Global Convening Preparation

Prepare for major international meetings and political gatherings with WPL Navigator, a dedicated resource designed to help members make the most of their participation in global convenings.

Navigator brings together practical information and relevant policy context, including meeting schedules, important locations, key discussions, participating organisations and opportunities to connect with others.

Resources may cover major gatherings including the World Economic Forum in Davos, United Nations General Assembly, Munich Security Conference, COP, regional leadership gatherings and the WPL Summit.

Navigator resources and preparation materials do not provide admission to these events; attendance is subject to eligibility or invitation and the arrangements for each convening.

You can also access in-depth briefings and preparation materials, helping you approach upcoming events with greater knowledge and confidence.

Whether you are attending a convening in an official capacity or following its discussions from elsewhere, Navigator provides information to help you identify what matters and make the most of the opportunities available.

WPL 30 Minutes — Live Access

Join WPL's live conversation series with influential political and public leaders, bringing you closer to the people and perspectives shaping important global discussions.

Participate in conversations as they happen, with opportunities to submit questions.

Your membership also provides access to selected recordings where available, allowing you to revisit important discussions or explore conversations you may have missed.

WPL 30 Minutes offers an opportunity to hear directly from experienced leaders, explore different perspectives and engage in discussions relevant to your interests and political responsibilities.

Public Event Calendar and Open Webinars

Explore upcoming events, public webinars and opportunities to engage with WPL and the wider Alliance.

Browse the event calendar, discover sessions relevant to your interests and register to participate where available.

These events provide further opportunities to learn, exchange perspectives and remain involved in WPL's work throughout the year.

1. Complete your profile. Add your name, country, political role or background, and areas of interest so other members can get to know you. You are welcome to include a photo and share a little about your experience.

2. Introduce yourself to fellow women political leaders. Share something about your political journey, the issues you are working on and what you hope to explore through the WPL Community.

3. Join the Community Discussion Board. Explore conversations on governance, security, health, technology, the economy and other shared priorities. Share a question, contribute your experience or respond to a discussion started by a fellow member.

4. Explore your updates and briefings. Start with Alliance Updates to catch up on Alliance developments, explore in-depth convening briefings and preparation materials and explore Leadership Briefings for more detailed analysis, expert perspectives and convening briefings.

5. Discover the Leadership Circle. Explore upcoming small-group leadership conversations and masterclasses, and consider which sessions would be most relevant to your interests and responsibilities.

6. Make the most of your learning opportunities. Visit the WPL Leadership Academy and explore the online courses available through your unlimited learning access. Choose a subject that interests you and begin learning at your own pace.

7. Prepare for upcoming global convenings. Explore WPL Navigator to learn about major international meetings, relevant policy discussions and opportunities to connect with others. Check announcements for upcoming WPL Summits and gatherings.

8. Join a WPL 30 Minutes session. Find out which leaders are participating in upcoming conversations and prepare a question or topic you would like to discuss.

9. Stay connected with your colleagues. Return to the WPL Community to share experiences, follow ongoing discussions and remain connected with fellow women political leaders between Summits and other international gatherings.

We understand that political responsibilities can make it difficult to find time for additional activities. There is no expectation to participate in everything, and you are welcome to engage with the WPL Community and wider Alliance according to your interests and availability.

Whether you visit to follow an important policy discussion, prepare for an upcoming international meeting, take part in a leadership conversation or simply stay connected with colleagues, we hope the Alliance becomes a useful resource throughout your political journey.

Please help us maintain a respectful and constructive environment by following the community guidelines.

If you need assistance finding a resource, accessing your membership benefits or joining a session, please contact the WPL team through Member Support.

Thank you for being part of the WPL Community and for your contribution to women's political leadership. We look forward to continuing to connect, exchange experiences and work together to advance the number and influence of women in political leadership worldwide.