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Global Leadership
WE Lead
The WE Lead program equips women from the Middle East, North Africa, and Afghanistan with the skills to become more effective leaders.
Applications Open for 2020 class
Mid-career women leaders from Afghanistan, Iraq, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, and Tunisia are invited to apply
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What's at Stake in Afghanistan?
It would be a mistake for the U.S. to disengage without a roadmap for peace that protects hard-won gains for women. -
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We Are Afghan Women: Voices of Hope
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International Women's Day: Voices of Hope, Featuring Mrs. Laura Bush
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Global Women’s Network: A Summit of Ideas, Innovation, and Partnerships
Women are essential to the development of open, peaceful, and prosperous societies.
Building upon President and Mrs. Bush's commitment to women's inclusion and leadership in the Middle East, North Africa, and Afghanistan, the WE Lead program advances the role of women leaders who are increasing economic opportunity in their countries.
Commitment to political freedom, quality education, and women's opportunity and well-being is inconsistent across the Middle East, North Africa (MENA), and Afghanistan. Other challenges, especially unemployment, have intensified as the population in the region grows.
Today, there is a significant need to strengthen the capacity of women leaders in MENA and Afghanistan who are advancing economic opportunity, and to demonstrate the importance of continued U.S. leadership and engagement to support their success.
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leadershipprogram@bushcenter.org - Media Inquiries
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Mid-career women leaders from Afghanistan, Iraq, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, and Tunisia are invited to apply.
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