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Women in Diplomacy

In February, Young UN Women Australia - Perth are holding Women in Diplomacy. If you have ever wanted to work overseas, at the UN, or in international affairs this is the event for you!

The speakers are:

• United States Consul General Ms Aleisha Woodward
• Malaysian Consul General Ms Hamidah Ashari
• Ms Emma Kerslake, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
• Former Australian diplomat Dr Sue Boyd

Event details:

• WHEN: Thursday 2 February 2012
• TIME: 6 for 6:30pm start - 8:30pm
• WHERE: Freehills, Level 36, QV1 Building, 250 St Georges Tce, Perth
• PRICE: tickets $20 for UN Women financial members, $25 for non-members via http://www.trybooking.com/BCJB

Women on Boards 2012 Next Generation of Corporate Leaders Program

Applications for the Women on Boards 2012 Next Generation of Corporate Leaders program are one until Friday 27 January. This high level learning and development program has been designed to provide women with the skills to:

• Achieve an executive or "C Suite" role
• Gain a seat at the board table
• Be successful and have an impact once they are there

For more information on the program: click here

Women as Global Leaders Conference

In March, the Women as Global Leaders Conference returns to Zayed University, Abu Dhabi (13-15 March 2012). The theme for the 2012 conference is Women as Global Leaders: Creating a Sustainable Future for the World. Some amazing keynote speakers, including Sigourney Weaver (actress and environmentalist), Hala Gorani (CNN Anchor and Correpondent) and Manal Omar (United States Institute of Peace).

For information of the conference program and registration, please visit the conference website http://www.zu.ac.ae/main/en/wagl2012/about.aspx