Empowering First Ladies
The position of First Lady and First Partner is one of the most influential and visible roles on the national and world stage. Yet, it comes without a job description or with any resources. We are their support.
Empowering First Ladies
The position of First Lady and First Partner is one of the most influential and visible roles on the national and world stage. Yet, it comes without a job description or with any resources. We are their support.
The Global First Ladies Alliance draws upon fifteen years of experience working with First Ladies and their Offices to set and implement priorities, establish strategic partnerships, and develop strategies to generate positive impact.
64
First Ladies
150
Senior Advisors
43
Countries Represented
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Meeting my peers around the world is one of the things I love most about this role. It’s in these moments that we find the common bonds that connect us across oceans and continents. When we support and mentor each other, we grow together, and our successes ripple outwards.
— Dr. Jill Biden
First Lady of the United States
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Meeting my peers around the world is one of the things I love most about this role. It’s in these moments that we find the common bonds that connect us across oceans and continents. When we support and mentor each other, we grow together, and our successes ripple outwards.
— Dr. Jill Biden
First Lady of the United States
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Meeting my peers around the world is one of the things I love most about this role. It’s in these moments that we find the common bonds that connect us across oceans and continents. When we support and mentor each other, we grow together, and our successes ripple outwards.
— Dr. Jill Biden
First Lady of the United States
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Our collaboration dates back to 2013 when the Beyond Zero Initiative was conceived. Since then, GFLA has continued to mentor and provide technical advice in implementing Beyond Zero objectives; we appreciate your input at every stage of our work.
— H.E. Margaret Kenyatta
Former First Lady of Kenya
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Our collaboration dates back to 2013 when the Beyond Zero Initiative was conceived. Since then, GFLA has continued to mentor and provide technical advice in implementing Beyond Zero objectives; we appreciate your input at every stage of our work.
— H.E. Margaret Kenyatta
Former First Lady of Kenya
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Our collaboration dates back to 2013 when the Beyond Zero Initiative was conceived. Since then, GFLA has continued to mentor and provide technical advice in implementing Beyond Zero objectives; we appreciate your input at every stage of our work.
— H.E. Margaret Kenyatta
Former First Lady of Kenya
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As First Ladies, we are in a unique position to improve the lives of women and girls in our countries. Together, I know we can overcome the obstacles still before us, and ensure our daughters and granddaughters, and our sons and grandsons have the opportunities they deserve.
— Michelle Obama
Former First Lady of the United States
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As First Ladies, we are in a unique position to improve the lives of women and girls in our countries. Together, I know we can overcome the obstacles still before us, and ensure our daughters and granddaughters, and our sons and grandsons have the opportunities they deserve.
— Michelle Obama
Former First Lady of the United States
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As First Ladies, we are in a unique position to improve the lives of women and girls in our countries. Together, I know we can overcome the obstacles still before us, and ensure our daughters and granddaughters, and our sons and grandsons have the opportunities they deserve.
— Michelle Obama
Former First Lady of the United States
Mission
To support First Ladies and First Partners, individually and collectively, in their efforts to advance positive change in their communities and around the world.
Programs & Services
Global First Ladies Academy
Senior Advisor Fellowship
Tailored Services to First Ladies' Offices
Mission
To support First Ladies and First Partners, individually and collectively, in their efforts to advance positive change in their communities and around the world.
Programs & Services
Global First Ladies Academy
Senior Advisor Fellowship
Tailored Services to First Ladies' Offices
Since 2009, GFLA has advised 64 First Ladies and their Offices on programmatic and policy initiatives.
Since 2009, GFLA has advised 64 First Ladies and their Offices on programmatic and policy initiatives.
Since 2009, GFLA has advised 64 First Ladies and their Offices on programmatic and policy initiatives.
“First Ladies have untapped potential. Their influence tends to unfold behind the scenes, but their power is real.”
“First Ladies have untapped potential. Their influence tends to unfold behind the scenes, but their power is real.”
“First Ladies have untapped potential. Their influence tends to unfold behind the scenes, but their power is real.”
— Cora Neumann
— Cora Neumann
Founder and Director, First Lady Programming
Founder and Director, First Lady Programming
Partners
Development programs are most effective when designed in close partnership with local and regional leaders such as First Ladies. Since 2009, our team has enabled partnerships between First Ladies’ Offices and governments, foundations, businesses, non-profits, and other international and regional actors in their efforts to advance the Sustainable Development Goals and gender equality.
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