Women's Forum For The Economy And Society
The Women’s Forum for the Economy and Society is an international platform looking at major social and economic issues from women's perspectives. Founded in 2005, the Forum seeks to give voice to leading women and men in politics, business, civil society and universities through various international meetings, and to highlight projects that range from women’s entrepreneurship through education, corporate parity and better representation of women in the media. In 2013 the Women's Forum will organize meetings in France, Brazil and Burma.
The Women’s Forum for the Economy and Society was ranked among the top five influential forums worldwide by the Financial Times in 2007. Owned and operated by Publicis Groupe since 2009, the Women's Forum is supported by corporate partnerships.
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