The Vital Voices Global Advisory Council is comprised of approximately 30 international women leaders who are recognized for their pioneering work to advance the economic, social, and political progress of women in their own countries and around the world.

Council members are the eyes and ears of Vital Voices. They provide current information about the most pressing issues facing women in their own countries and regions, and team up with Vital Voices to address them. They also serve as local Vital Voices spokespersons, at events and with the media and other NGOs, to help keep women's issues on the front page of the world's consciousness.

Many of our Council members have been involved with Vital Voices since its earliest days, and have been instrumental in the growth of Vital Voices, both in the United States and in their own countries. Membership is renewed annually, and new members are added on a case-by-case basis throughout the year. For more information on how to become a member of the Vital Voices Global Advisory Council, email Alyse Nelson.

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