CONNECT WITH ASIA

Leaders on the front lines, working together to envision Asia’s ideal future.

Connecting and getting to know each other across borders, generations, and industry is an essential first step toward a beautiful Asia!

The lives, values, thoughts, and sincere efforts of the leaders introduced by AWLF are filled with experience and wisdom. We are convinced that this will not only empower Asian women and children but also comprehensively empower humanity and the planet.

With a group of diverse role models of Asian women leaders, we will embark on the journey of empowerment. To create and partner with you, we will create a beautiful cycle in Asia where various individuals can shine.

Leaders on the front lines, working together to envision Asia’s ideal future.

Connecting and getting to know each other across borders, generations, and industry is an essential first step toward a beautiful Asia!

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ASIA LEADERS FORUM

WOMEN LEADERS OF ASIA

With the current international circumstances, we are in the midst of a turning point. Through these events, we are asked to think about the “important essence” for the next generation. For beautiful earth, for a beautiful Asia. I believe these questions encourage us to strengthen the diversity, spirits of lifelong learning and collaboration, and culture of care.

While Asia holds a diverse culture and prosperity that generations are proud of, many issues remain unresolved.Through profiles and interviews with Asian women active on the frontlines, AWLF will convey the thoughts of women leaders, the appeal of each country, and the real issues in each country.

Through their thoughts and candid efforts to make changes on the front. We can learn what it is like through their lenses as active social members, women, and societal leaders. In Asia, many female leaders have fulfilled their destiny and made Asia what it is today. While they have made remarkable achievements, the majority of these achievements are not generational.

Issues regarding social equality such as gender equality, poverty eradication, and conflict resolution require a sustainable framework that can be inherited across generations.

With heartfelt gratitude and respect, I would like to share stories from these inspirational women as a powerful and gentle reminder. This includes passed Asian women leaders’ thoughts and lifetime achievements. I want to pass on the baton from our predecessors to the next generation so they can use their wisdom and experience as guidance in the modern age.

AWLF aims to be a bridge across borders, generations, and industries, connecting Asian leaders who are active on the frontlines of the industry, and to be an association that nurtures collaborative creation and leadership spirits.

In the heart of our hearts, we aim to be an organization that can grow together with you for the betterment of Asia.

A key driver for progress and Sustainable Development is by promoting and strengthening equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic and public life. Women leaders are making an impact across Asia Pacific. Women’s presence in local, state and national levels of government has influenced higher female voter turnout, increased gender sensitive policies and a stronger focus on improving social, health and safety services.

In business, evidence is emerging to show that a higher proportion of women managers is significantly associated with an increase in profit. Nevertheless, leadership also remains out of reach for too many women across Asia and the Pacific.

The Asian women leaders on this list have attained high political power in their countries, all across Asia. To date, more than a dozen women have headed governments in modern Asia, including several who have governed predominantly Muslim nations.