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<title>Now Accepting Applications for the 2026-2027 Leadership Fellows Program</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p style="color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 25px; letter-spacing: normal; background-color: #ffffff; margin-bottom: 11px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #453f39;"><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">This is a reminder that applications are being accepted for the 2026–2027 IWF Leadership Fellows Program.&nbsp;</span></span>
    <span style="color: #e76503;"><span style="line-height: 18.4px;"><b>The application period closes on May 15, 2026</b></span></span><span style="color: #453f39;"><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">. As a Forum president, you play a critical role in building local awareness of IWF’s signature initiative to accelerate the career paths of women who are ready to advance to the most senior roles in their professions.</span></span>
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<p style="color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 25px; letter-spacing: normal; background-color: #ffffff; margin-bottom: 11px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.4px;"><span style="color: #453f39;">Many of our most outstanding Leadership Fellows have come through Forum nominations, reflecting the strength of local networks and members’ insights into high-performing leaders within the community. We encourage your Forum to recruit one or more exceptional candidates.<b></b>Recruitment resources to help you identify strong corporate candidates and support them in securing funding from their own employers are available&nbsp;</span>
    <a href="https://mail.iwforum.org/e/1042991/-2Fdevelop-the-next-generation/5vvyyg/1476250903/h/1tEwPhC1AeUCQh8Woi6Ci1GRFny5e1mm92qqv57N3ac" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://mail.iwforum.org/e/1042991/-2Fdevelop-the-next-generation/5vvyyg/1476250903/h/1tEwPhC1AeUCQh8Woi6Ci1GRFny5e1mm92qqv57N3ac&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1772635911354000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2eSIKYM8sWkyeP6RFjWNpp" style="color: #e76503;">here</a><span style="color: #453f39;"><a href="https://mail.iwforum.org/e/1042991/-2Fdevelop-the-next-generation/5vvyyg/1476250903/h/1tEwPhC1AeUCQh8Woi6Ci1GRFny5e1mm92qqv57N3ac" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://mail.iwforum.org/e/1042991/-2Fdevelop-the-next-generation/5vvyyg/1476250903/h/1tEwPhC1AeUCQh8Woi6Ci1GRFny5e1mm92qqv57N3ac&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1772635911354000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2eSIKYM8sWkyeP6RFjWNpp" style="color: #e76503;"></a>(requires log-in to IWF Connect).</span></span>
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<p style="color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 25px; letter-spacing: normal; background-color: #ffffff; margin-bottom: 11px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.4px;"><span style="color: #453f39;">Download the full 2026-2027&nbsp;</span><a href="https://mail.iwforum.org/e/1042991/am-Brochure-Dec-2025-FINAL-pdf/5vvyyk/1476250903/h/1tEwPhC1AeUCQh8Woi6Ci1GRFny5e1mm92qqv57N3ac" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://mail.iwforum.org/e/1042991/am-Brochure-Dec-2025-FINAL-pdf/5vvyyk/1476250903/h/1tEwPhC1AeUCQh8Woi6Ci1GRFny5e1mm92qqv57N3ac&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1772635911355000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2t5bRb9NxSE2GS1b2Yg7wN" style="color: #e76503;">Program brochure</a><span style="color: #453f39;">&nbsp;and learn more&nbsp;</span><span style="color: #e76503;"></span><a href="https://mail.iwforum.org/e/1042991/velopment-fellows-application-/5vvyyn/1476250903/h/1tEwPhC1AeUCQh8Woi6Ci1GRFny5e1mm92qqv57N3ac" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://mail.iwforum.org/e/1042991/velopment-fellows-application-/5vvyyn/1476250903/h/1tEwPhC1AeUCQh8Woi6Ci1GRFny5e1mm92qqv57N3ac&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1772635911355000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0D_xwOiO6ybS4hbt_M44FG" style="color: #e76053;"><span style="color: #e76503;">here</span></a><span style="color: #453f39;">. The Program includes:</span></span>
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    <li style="margin-left: 15px; margin-bottom: 11px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #453f39;"><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">A three-day leadership immersion and orientation, hosted by IWF Mexico</span></span>
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    <li style="margin-left: 15px; margin-bottom: 11px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #453f39;"><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">An updated INSEAD curriculum focused on leadership, reflection, and real-world problem-solving</span></span>
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    <li style="margin-left: 15px; margin-bottom: 11px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #453f39;"><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">A new academic partnership with the University of Cambridge exploring the importance of AI, innovation, and critical thinking skills&nbsp;</span></span>
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    <li style="margin-left: 15px; margin-bottom: 11px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #453f39;"><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">Graduation at the IWF World Leadership Conference in Miami during the invitation-only Global Leaders’ Dinner, attended by the IWF Global Board of Directors and Forum Presidents</span></span>
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<p style="color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 25px; letter-spacing: normal; background-color: #ffffff; margin-bottom: 11px;"><span style="color: #e76503;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.4px;"><b>You can help by:</b></span></span>
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    <li style="margin-left: 15px; margin-bottom: 11px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #453f39;"><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">Promoting the Program to talent development and succession planning decision makers within your organization</span></span>
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    <li style="margin-left: 15px; margin-bottom: 11px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #453f39;"><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">Encouraging qualified candidates from your organization and network to apply</span></span>
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    <li style="margin-left: 15px; margin-bottom: 11px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.4px;"><span style="color: #453f39;">Amplifying awareness of the program through the Forum’s website and social media platforms as well as your personal social accounts (</span>
        <a href="https://mail.iwforum.org/e/1042991/S8BAhGw8CCeZ3wEMwk7-7IpEJxtmgY/5vvyyr/1476250903/h/1tEwPhC1AeUCQh8Woi6Ci1GRFny5e1mm92qqv57N3ac" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://mail.iwforum.org/e/1042991/S8BAhGw8CCeZ3wEMwk7-7IpEJxtmgY/5vvyyr/1476250903/h/1tEwPhC1AeUCQh8Woi6Ci1GRFny5e1mm92qqv57N3ac&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1772635911355000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0CrtV1MMYcHVm384RWbBSD" style="color: #e76503;">LinkedIn</a><span style="color: #453f39;">,&nbsp;</span><a href="https://mail.iwforum.org/e/1042991/T4fERZV--igsh-NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ--/5vvyyv/1476250903/h/1tEwPhC1AeUCQh8Woi6Ci1GRFny5e1mm92qqv57N3ac" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://mail.iwforum.org/e/1042991/T4fERZV--igsh-NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ--/5vvyyv/1476250903/h/1tEwPhC1AeUCQh8Woi6Ci1GRFny5e1mm92qqv57N3ac&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1772635911355000&amp;usg=AOvVaw23TyWfENjp6hwD8SUPxYxt" style="color: #e76503;">Instagram</a><span style="color: #453f39;">,&nbsp;</span><a href="https://mail.iwforum.org/e/1042991/-p-1DA2VQLffG--mibextid-WC7FNe/5vvyyy/1476250903/h/1tEwPhC1AeUCQh8Woi6Ci1GRFny5e1mm92qqv57N3ac" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://mail.iwforum.org/e/1042991/-p-1DA2VQLffG--mibextid-WC7FNe/5vvyyy/1476250903/h/1tEwPhC1AeUCQh8Woi6Ci1GRFny5e1mm92qqv57N3ac&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1772635911355000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3ZDYjpCaWGziVJvvxxthTs" style="color: #e76503;">Facebook</a><span style="color: #453f39;">)</span></span>
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<p style="color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 25px; letter-spacing: normal; background-color: #ffffff; margin-bottom: 11px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18.4px;"><span style="color: #453f39;">If you have questions, please contact me at&nbsp;</span><a href="mailto:lmanrique@iwforum.org" target="_blank" style="color: #e76503;">lmanrique@iwforum.org</a><span style="color: #453f39;">. Thank you for your leadership and for catalyzing the next generation of transformational women leaders.<br /><br />Warm regards,<br /></span></span>
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<p style="color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 25px; letter-spacing: normal; background-color: #ffffff; margin-bottom: 11px;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #453f39;"><span style="line-height: 18.4px;">Lynne Manrique<br />Vice President, Leadership and Educational Programs<br />International Women’s Forum</span></span>
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<title>2025 Impact Report: Celebrating the IWF Global Community</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<p style="color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 25px; letter-spacing: normal; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #453f39;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="letter-spacing: normal; background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; color: #453f39;"><img alt="" src="https://www.iwfma.org/resource/resmgr/iwf_global/photos/unnamed.png" style="width: 600px; height: 305px;" /></span></span></span></span></p><p style="color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 25px; letter-spacing: normal; background-color: #ffffff;"><span style="color: #453f39;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="letter-spacing: normal; background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; color: #453f39;">We are delighted to share IWF's first&nbsp;</span><span style="letter-spacing: normal; background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; color: #e76503;"><strong>Annual&nbsp;<span class="il">Impact Report</span></strong></span><span style="letter-spacing: normal; background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; color: #453f39;">, highlighting our work and collective progress throughout 2025.</span></span></span></span></p><p style="color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 25px; letter-spacing: normal; background-color: #ffffff;"><span style="color: #453f39;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">This inaugural report illustrates how we&nbsp;</span></span></span><strong><span style="color: #e76503;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">connect</span></span></span></strong><span style="color: #453f39;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">&nbsp;women leaders across cultures, continents, and careers,&nbsp;</span></span></span><span style="color: #e76503;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>catalyze</strong></span></span></span><span style="color: #453f39;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">&nbsp;women’s leadership, and&nbsp;</span></span></span><span style="color: #e76503;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>celebrate</strong></span></span></span><span style="color: #453f39;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">&nbsp;extraordinary women leaders.</span></span></span><span style="color: #453f39;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"></span></span></span><span style="color: #453f39;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">It reflects the milestones we achieved together in 2025 and the growing impact of our global community.</span></span></span></p><p style="color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 25px; letter-spacing: normal; background-color: #ffffff;"><span style="color: #453f39;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">We look forward to building on this momentum in the years ahead.</span></span></span></p><p style="color: #000000; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 25px; letter-spacing: normal; background-color: #ffffff; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #453f39;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><a href="https://mail.iwforum.org/e/1042991/about-us-impact-report-2025-/5vr46h/1432948541/h/ho_jC6QGZ145etMnuWa0qNXtYl2nd-4toqWM3vIxGos">READ HERE</a></strong></span></span></span></p><scribe-shadow id="crxjs-ext" data-crx="okfkdaglfjjjfefdcppliegebpoegaii" style="position: fixed; width: 0px; height: 0px; top: 0px; left: 0px; z-index: 2147483647; overflow: visible; visibility: visible;"></scribe-shadow>]]></description>
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