Partnership for Change: Empowering Women

Oct. 4-6, 2012

Pristina, Kosovo

The International Women's Summit hosted by President of the Republic of Kosovo, Atifete Jahjaga, will address women's economic development, political participation, and social status, and the inclusion of women in the security, business, and justice sectors. A diverse group of more than 200 public and private sector leaders from Kosovo, neighboring countries in southeastern Europe, as well as from wider Europe, North America, the Middle East, North Africa and elsewhere, will convene for three days of discussions. Scheduled participants include Madeleine Albright, former Secretary of State and NDI chairman, and Melanne Verveer, Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues.