WDN Member Achievements

Middle East Women Charting the Future of their Countries

We help women gain the skills to help chart the future of their countries by providing workshops in leadership, advocacy, management and governance. …

WDN Member Achievement: Donya Aziz Champions Anti-Discrimination Legislation in Pakistan

WDN Member Dr. Donya Aziz successfully mobilizes support across party lines to pass legislation prohibiting the exploitation and discrimination of women in Pakistan …

WDN Member Achievement: Liliana Palihovici

WDN Moldova country chapter member Liliana Palihovici is elected deputy speaker of the Moldovan Parliament …

Salma Rabady, Jordan

Rabady is one of the 12 newly-elected female members of the Jordan parliament ... …

WDN Member Achievement: Vera Pronkina

WDN member Vera Pronkina is appointed only female minister in Russia's Novosibirsk region …

WDN Member Achievement: Dr. Najat Zarrouk

WDN member Dr. Najat Zarrouk is appointed to an elevated position in Morocco's Ministry of the Interior …

Irina Geht, Russia

Irina Geht, a founding member of the Women’s Democracy Network (WDN) country chapter in Russia, was recently appointed as Deputy Minister of Social Issues …

Sonia Segura, Guatemala

Congresswoman Sonia Segura from Guatemala is an active proponent for women’s rights in her traditionally patriarchal society. …

Rana al-Hajaia, Jordan

Rana al-Hajaia is one of Jordan's most prominent leaders in the field of women's political leadership development. From 2003 until March 2006, she was the Mayor of al-Hassa municipality …

Maria Elena Cruz Urrutia, Guatemala

"IRI supported me. IRI helped me become a leader within my own party and within the community." Ms. Maria Elena Cruz was appointed Chief Counsel to the City Council of Guatemala in 200 …