The Women's Media Center
In its country-by-country index comparing the status of men and women, the World Economic Forum finds that Nordic countries remain highest on the equity scale. Laura Liswood discusses the findings of the Forum's annual report and its importance to women and girls.
Forbes 100 Most Powerful Women
For the fifth year, Laura Liswood has assisted Forbes in compiling its annual list of the world’s most powerful women. The list is comprised of women who are household names in their industries or regions—they run countries, big companies and influential nonprofits. German Chancellor Angela Merkel tops this year’s list for the 4th consecutive year, followed by Sheila Bair, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Chairman, and Indra Nooyi, Chief Executive of PepsiCo. The rankings are based on influence, determined by visibility (by press mentions) and the size of the organization or country led by these women.
Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS)
On May 8, 2009, nine fellows from six countries completed The Center for Strategic & International Studies’ (CSIS) Abshire-Inamori Leadership Academy Fellowship. The fellowship exposes successful mid-career professionals to “today’s most pressing global policy dilemmas.” Laura Liswood was one of the experts and scholars who addressed the fellows during their program in Washington, D.C, where they learned about leadership, ethical decision-making, and global affairs. The Academy’s mission is to “promote a better understanding of the intellectual and moral constraints that bind decision-makers.”
The International Herald Tribune:
Where would we be if women ran Wall Street?
There is a pressing need for gender diversity in the ranks of the finance sector's top management to achieve a more inclusive perspective; this could have prevented the recent downfall of our economy. According to Laura Liswood, it is not just women who can contribute to a more responsible and progressive financial system, but also the collaborative efforts of both women and men: "Ideally, it will be Lehman Brothers and Sisters."
Women Striving to Reach the Top
In an interview with author Nancy van der Waal, Laura Liswood speaks about the former Prime Minister of the Netherlands Antilles, Maria Liberia Peters, and women as leaders. The article explores the founding and mission of the Council of Women World Leaders and Ms. Peters' involvement in the Council. In addition to discussing the future of women’s political leadership, Ms. Liswood emphasizes Ms. Peters' continual commitment to helping women. She also addresses the tradition of women’s leadership in the Netherlands Antilles.
The Australian Financial Review
Writing for the Australian Financial Review, Catherine Fox interviews Laura Liswood during her latest visit to Australia. The article addresses job security challenges for women professionals in the face of the current market turmoil.
The World's Most Powerful Women
For the fourth year, Council of Women World Leaders Secretary General Laura Liswood has assisted Forbes in compiling its annual list of the world’s most powerful women.
The Washington Diplomat
The Washington Diplomat interviews Ms. Liswood: Council Pushes for Women to Break Global Glass Ceiling.
BBC World Service
In conversation with Haleh Afshar, Ms. Liswood summarizes the most important qualities needed to succeed on the world stage: Women in Power Reveal; What it Takes
Athena International
Athena International presents Laura Liswood with its International Athena Award in 1999.
People
White House Project co-founders Laura Liswood, Secretary General of the Council of Women World Leaders, Marie Wilson, and Boston social activist Barbara Lee work towards electing a woman to the White House.
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