WPL president delivers closing remarks
Women Political Leaders President and Founder Silvana Koch-Mehrin delivered closing remarks at the 2021 summit.
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Politicians share ways to advance women leaders
Women politicians shared their commitments to creating a new normal in their countries and discussed strategies to advance women’s leadership at the 2021 Women Political Leaders Summit.
WPL panel gives leadership recommendations
Panelists at the 2021 Women Political Leaders Summit talked about what they’ve learned during the COVID-19 pandemic and gave recommendations for how women can lead in building a thriving post-pandemic society.
WPL panel on equality in leadership
At the 2021 Women Political Leaders Summit, women leaders discussed what actions and commitments are needed to place more women in power and to achieve equal participation in leadership.
Ex-president of Ecuador and U.N. official host WPL panel
Rosalía Arteaga, the former president of Ecuador, and Anita Bhatia, a U.N. assistant secretary-general and a deputy executive director at UN Women, co-chaired a panel of global leaders and business executives at the 2021 Women Political Leaders Summit.
WHO and NATO chiefs speak at WPL Summit
World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg and others delivered keynote addresses at the 2021 Women Political Leaders Summit.
Macron, Draghi and U.N. officials open WPL Summit
French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi and other political leaders from around the world gave opening addresses at the 2021 Women Political Leaders Summit.
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Maria Ressa calls for "emergency intervention" in social media
"We're living in 'The Matrix,' we're feeding energy to the social media platforms and we're living in illusions. We are being manipulated," she said.
Hillary Clinton "really happy and relieved" after Biden-Harris win
Clinton reflected on the progress women have made in the 25 years since she spoke at the United Nations' Fourth World Conference on Women.
Society still thinks men are better leaders, study finds
From health care to banking to politics, many people still believe men are better suited for leadership – despite the growing number of women leaders.
Belarus opposition leader on nation's contested election
Democratic opposition leader and presidential candidate Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya said she will not stop fighting until Belarus is free.
Gender equality "essential" to COVID-19 recovery: Norway PM
In her role as co-chair of the United Nations secretary-general's group of Sustainable Development Goals advocates, Solberg pledged to "give priority to the situation of women and girls."
2020 Power, Together Awards at the Reykjavík Global Forum
Former Icelandic President Vigdís Finnbogadóttir and founder of the Promise Fund of Florida Nancy G. Brinker are recipients of this year’s Power, Together Awards at the 2020 Reykjavík Global Forum – Women Leaders. The awards honor those who have made important strides for “The Pink Ribbon,” the globally-recognized icon for breast cancer awareness.
Maria Ressa on the role of journalism in creating a more equal society
2018 TIME Person of the Year Maria Ressa returns to the 2020 Reykjavík Global Forum - Women Leaders to discuss the importance of creating and maintaining a free press. The veteran journalist is interviewed by CBSN and CBS News Digital anchor Elaine Quijano.
Reykjavik Global Forum panel on generational leadership and diversity
The 2020 Reykjavík Global Forum – Women Leaders held a panel on The Generation Equality Forum, a joint effort to be convened in 2021 by UN Women and the governments of Mexico and France to celebrate the power and significance of women’s rights activism, feminist solidarity, women’s leadership, and youth participation, with the aim of full gender equality before 2030. Participants include: Singer-songwriter Angélique Kidjo, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador; Amy Weaver, president and chief legal officer of Salesforce; Lopa Banerjee, director of Civil Society Division and Executive Coordinator of the Generation Equality Forum, UN Women. The panel is moderated by Anika Jane Dorothy.
European Commission official Dubravka Šuica on Europe and democracy
European Commission Vice President for Democracy and Demography Dubravka Šuica joins the 2020 Reykjavík Global Forum – Women Leaders to discuss Europe’s relationship with democracy with Columbia Law School professor Anu Bradford.
2019 Highlights
2019 Highlights
How comfortable is society with women leaders?
Panelist for this session of the 2019 Women Leaders Global Forum in Reykjavik, Iceland, include: Anne-Birgitte Albrectsen, CEO of Plan International and Co-Chair of the Reykjavík Global Forum; Jane Geraghty, CEO, Landor; Hiltrud Werner, Member of the Board of Management, Integrity and Legal affairs, Volkswagen AG; Uzra Zeya, President and CEO, The Alliance for Peacebuilding. Moderated by Michelle Harrison, Global CEO of Public Division, Kantar.
Elaine Quijano interviews Maria Ressa
Elaine Quijano, anchor of CBSN's "Red & Blue," interviewed award-winning Philippine journalist Maria Ressa on Wednesday at the Reykjavík Global Forum - Women Leaders in Iceland. Watch the full interview.
Bana al Abed talks war and education
Bana al Abed, the 10-year-old Syrian girl who wrote "Dear World," speaks about war and education at the Women Leaders Global Forum in Iceland.
Women leaders panel on digital businesses
Panelists include Ann Cairns, Vice Chairman, Mastercard; Joanna Santinon, UK & Ireland Sponsoring Partner for Entrepreneur of the Year, and Chair, EY's Women's Network; Shandana Gulzar Khan, Chairperson of the Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians and Member of the National Assembly of Pakistan (TBC). Moderated by Alessandra Galloni, Global Managing Editor, Reuters, at the 2019 Women Leaders Global Forum in Reykjavik, Iceland.
Generation Disrupted: 2019 Women Leaders Global Forum
This panel discussion at the 2019 Women Leaders Global Forum in Reykjavik, Iceland, addresses the urgent need for business and government to work collaboratively to support and empower Gen Z and millennials. Panelists include: Michele Parmelee, Global Chief People & Purpose Officer, Deloitte; Victoria Budson, Founding Executive Director of the Women and Public Policy Program, Harvard Kennedy School of Government; Serena Saunders, Expansion Associate at Pay Our Interns, Running Start Delegate, #Girl2Leader Delegate.
Turning Grief Into Action: 2019 Women Leaders Global Forum
Sawyer Garrity, a student at the Frost School of Music, University of Miami, and co-founder of ShineMSD, performs at the 2019 Women Leaders Global Forum in Reykjavik, Iceland.
Generation Equality: 2019 Women Leaders Global Forum
Participants in this discussion at the 2019 Women Leaders Global Forum in Reykjavik, Iceland, include: Anita Bhatia, Deputy Executive Director of UN Women; Patricia Milligan, Senior Partner and Global Leader of When Women Thrive and Multinational Client Group, Mercer; Afke Schaart, VP and Head of Europe, Russia and Eurasia at GSMA; Catherine Gotani Hara, Speaker of the Parliament, Malawi.
Lessons of leadership at Reykjavik forum
Participants in this discussion at the 2019 Women Leaders Global Forum in Reykjavik, Iceland, include: Dalia Grybauskaitė, President of Lithuania (2009-2019), Chair Emerita of the Council of Women World Leaders (2014-2019), Member of the Council of Women World Leaders; Oby Ezekwesili, Presidential Candidate (2019), Minister of Education (2006-2007), and Minister of Solid Minerals (2005-2006), Nigeria; Vice-President for Africa at the World Bank (2007-2012)
Key challenges for leaders in next decade
Participants in this discussion at the 2019 Women Leaders Global Forum in Reykjavik, Iceland, include: Julia Gillard, Prime Minister of Australia (2010-2013), Member of CWWL; Gita Gopinath, Chief Economist, IMF; Jacqueline Hunt, Member of the Board of Management of Allianz SE.
2018 Highlights
2018 Highlights
Women leaders on power of resilience
Women from around the world gathered in Reykjavik, Iceland, in November to discuss a range of issues including tech, finance and leadership. This session focused on how to be resilient through all of the incredible and radical changes going on in the world today.
Women leaders on political and business power
Women from around the world gathered in Reykjavik, Iceland this week to discuss a range of issues including tech, finance and leadership. This session focused on the distribution of political and business power.
Technology and the politics of war
Women from around the world gathered in Reykjavik, Iceland this week to discuss a range of issues including tech, finance and leadership. This session focused on how technology defines and governs warfare.
Women leaders on the power of beauty
Women from around the world gathered in Reykjavik, Iceland, in November to discuss a range of issues including tech, finance and leadership. This session focused on the power of beauty and what happens when we experience the sense of awe.
Women's forum: "Lead Like a Girl"
Women leaders from around the world gathered in Reykjavik, Iceland this week to discuss a range of issues including tech, finance and leadership at the Women Leaders Global Forum. This session, "Lead Like a Girl," focused on the benefits of women's perspectives in business and public service.
The power of kindness
Sandra Uwiringiyimana, co-founder of the Jimbere Fund, speaks about the power of kindness at the Women Leaders Global Forum.
Q&A with a Kiwi Trailblazer
Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand, and Silvana Koch-Mehrin, President of Women Political Leaders, host a discussion about women leaders.
Changemakers in the digital revolution
Women are change-makers: where women thrive, societies, businesses and economies thrive. This conversation explores how women are taking advantage of the changes brought by the digital revolution.
Reykjavik Index for leadership
The Reykjavik Index measures how people feel about women in power. As well as measuring the perceived legitimacy of male and female leadership in politics and professions, it also provides a measure of how men and women differ in their views and the extent to which gender is a non-issue when debating the suitability of individuals for positions of power.
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Nara Organics infant formula linked to another case of botulism
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
Evidence found behind Cracker Barrel helps solve 1985 cold case murder
Ohio police say they've solved a man's 1985 murder using old evidence, including items found soon after the killing behind a Cracker Barrel in Georgia.
Walmart cuts prices on thousands of items, including beef and soda
President Trump praised Walmart and said the lower prices are the result of "my Administration's request to celebrate our great Country's 250th birthday."
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Senate Democrats push Trump-affiliated companies for answers about IRS settlement
Democratic Sens. Elizabeth Warren, Chuck Schumer and Ron Wyden are probing whether companies affiliated with the Trump family are included in a DOJ deal to resolve a lawsuit brought by President Trump.
Trump lauds Erdogan, announces lifting sanctions as NATO summit begins
Amid simmering tensions between the U.S. and some NATO allies over Iran and Greenland, President Trump will continue to press other countries to boost defense spending.
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Nara Organics infant formula linked to another case of botulism
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
Walmart cuts prices on thousands of items, including beef and soda
President Trump praised Walmart and said the lower prices are the result of "my Administration's request to celebrate our great Country's 250th birthday."
Toyota, in $3.6 billion move, shifting Tacoma production to Texas from Mexico
Toyota is shifting most production of its midsize Tacoma pickup truck from Mexico to the U.S. as part of a $3.6 billion investment in its Texas plant.
AI actor Tilly Norwood set to star in first feature film
AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood is set to star in her first feature film, with her creator saying that "art will be imitating life."
Microsoft to cut more than 3,000 jobs from ailing Xbox unit
Microsoft moves to slash costs as the video game industry faces what the tech giant calls the "most severe hardware crisis in its history."
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Cuba slowly getting power back after third nationwide blackout in 6 months
Cubans were gradually getting power restored after the third nationwide power outage this year, causing mounting despair in the face of an energy collapse precipitated by a U.S. fuel blockade.
Democrats Stevens and El-Sayed face off in primary debate for Michigan Senate
The debate comes days after a third candidate, Mallory McMorrow, suspended her campaign.
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Senate Democrats push Trump-affiliated companies for answers about IRS settlement
Democratic Sens. Elizabeth Warren, Chuck Schumer and Ron Wyden are probing whether companies affiliated with the Trump family are included in a DOJ deal to resolve a lawsuit brought by President Trump.
Trump lauds Erdogan, announces lifting sanctions as NATO summit begins
Amid simmering tensions between the U.S. and some NATO allies over Iran and Greenland, President Trump will continue to press other countries to boost defense spending.
Judge says alleged D.C. pipe bomber isn't covered by Trump's Jan. 6 pardons
A judge ruled that that President Trump's pardons of the rioters were "expressly limited" to those who were convicted of their actions on Jan. 6, 2021, and did not apply to Brian Cole Jr.
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Nara Organics infant formula linked to another case of botulism
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
Switching to a cheaper health plan delayed a man's access to vital medicine
A Florida man thought he had carefully planned for a seamless switch between health plans. It was anything but.
"Very unhealthy" pollution levels recorded in D.C. after July 4th fireworks
A "purple" air quality alert was issued for Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas, on Sunday, meaning pollution reached levels considered "very unhealthy."
1 symptom leads to dad's cancer diagnosis: "I was like, 'Wait, what?'"
Eric Dillon thought the pain in his shoulder was a minor injury. It took two years to get the real answer.
Why tick season is expected to be worse than normal
The CDC is reporting the highest rate of emergency room visits from tick bites since 2017 in many parts of the U.S.
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Prince Harry loses long legal battle against U.K. tabloid publisher
Prince Harry has lost his case against the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday tabloids, with the top U.K. court dismissing claims of illegal information gathering.
French right-wing leader Marine Le Pen cleared to run in 2027 election
Le Pen is now eligible to run in the forthcoming election, but would have to do so wearing an electronic tag, something she has previously ruled out.
2,000-year-old gold rings and human bones found by archaeologists
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
Cuba slowly getting power back after third nationwide blackout in 6 months
Cubans were gradually getting power restored after the third nationwide power outage this year, causing mounting despair in the face of an energy collapse precipitated by a U.S. fuel blockade.
Woman suspected in bomb attack on Ukrainian magnate found dead in Kyiv
A woman suspected of planting a bomb that targeted a wealthy Ukrainian businessman in Monaco has been found shot dead in Kyiv.
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Prince Harry loses long legal battle against U.K. tabloid publisher
Prince Harry has lost his case against the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday tabloids, with the top U.K. court dismissing claims of illegal information gathering.
Common on starring in "Silo" series
Common speaks to "CBS Mornings" about starring in the series "Silo," which is back for a third season. The Oscar, Emmy and Grammy Award winner reveals what drew him to his character. He also discusses recent performances, including at the BET Awards and the opening of the Obama Presidential Center.
Sophie Chen Keller reads "Little Wonder"
Oprah Winfrey selected "Little Wonder" by acclaimed author Sophie Chen Keller as her latest book club pick. Keller reads an excerpt from her novel about an extraordinary journey of hope and love.
Details emerge of Swift-Kelce wedding
The highly anticipated wedding between pop superstar Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs Pro Bowler Travis Kelce took place at Madison Square Garden on Friday. Page Six senior reporter Carlos Greer joins with the emerging details.
AI actor Tilly Norwood set to star in first feature film
AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood is set to star in her first feature film, with her creator saying that "art will be imitating life."
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Microsoft to cut more than 3,000 jobs from ailing Xbox unit
Microsoft moves to slash costs as the video game industry faces what the tech giant calls the "most severe hardware crisis in its history."
Why U.S. initially restricted Anthropic AI models
The Trump administration has lifted export restrictions on Anthropic's most advanced artificial intelligence models, Fable and Mythos, after weeks of negotiations over national security concerns. CNET Editor-in-Chief David Katzmaier joins to discuss.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
White House lifted AI limits, Anthropic says
Tech giant Anthropic says that the federal government has now removed restrictions from its robust Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models. Axios reporter Madison Mills has more on artificial intelligence regulation.
Sony to stop making physical discs for PlayStation starting in 2028
After January 2028, new games will be available exclusively in digital format from the PlayStation Store and at retailers, Sony said.
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2,000-year-old gold rings and human bones found by archaeologists
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
The American innovation that made millions of others possible
From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.
New White House UFO panel chair speaks out
The White House appointed former Harvard University astronomer Avi Loeb to lead its new panel on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, also known as UAPs and UFOs. Loeb shares his enthusiasm for his new role.
3 futurists predict what America will be like in the centuries ahead
From space to healthcare and artificial intelligence, what could the next 250 years of the United States look like?
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Ex-college hoops star accused of posing as other people in $2.2M scam
Kerr Kriisa posed as other people and falsely claimed he and his family urgently needed money to deal with an emergency, the indictment says.
Democrats tell Platner to leave Senate race
Democratic leadership is pushing Maine's Graham Platner to remove himself from the Senate race after a former partner accused Platner of sexual assault. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest details.
Prosecutors present case against Kirk suspect
Prosecutors in Utah began presenting their case on Monday against Tyler Robinson, who is accused of killing Charlie Kirk, during a five-day preliminary hearing. Prosecutors are aiming to prove they have enough evidence to move forward with a murder trial against Robinson, who has not yet entered a plea. Carter Evans reports.
Evidence found behind Cracker Barrel helps solve 1985 cold case murder
Ohio police say they've solved a man's 1985 murder using old evidence, including items found soon after the killing behind a Cracker Barrel in Georgia.
Charlie Kirk assassination suspect back in court
The Utah man accused of assassinating right-wing activist Charlie Kirk appeared in court for a preliminary hearing, marking the first time he was in the same room as Kirk's family. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman reports.
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Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
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Ukraine pushes for air defense at NATO summit
President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet at a NATO summit in Turkey. Ukrainian Parliament member Halyna Yanchenko looks ahead to the discussion and stresses the breadth of support Ukraine is hoping for.
Gotham FC will move to Queens
National Women's Soccer League champs Gotham FC will move their home games from New Jersey to Queens, New York, by 2028. Gotham FC's new home will be the Etihad Park soccer stadium.
Belgium sends USMNT packing
The U.S. Men's National Team is out of the FIFA World Cup tournament after a 4-1 loss to Belgium. Apple TV commentator Steve Cangialosi reacts to the elimination.
Trump meets with Turkish President Erdogan
President Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met on Tuesday in Ankara ahead of a NATO summit. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and former CIA officer and Marine Corps veteran Elliot Ackerman join with more.
Gotham FC announces move to Queens, NY
Gotham FC, the reigning National Women's Soccer League champions, announced they will relocate their home games from New Jersey to Etihad Park in Queens, New York, beginning in 2028. Gotham FC Governor Carolyn Tisch Blodgett talks to "CBS Mornings" about what this move means for the team and the impact of having a professional women's soccer team playing in New York.