Overview

The International Women’s Summit 2026 in Geneva will convene senior women leaders, diplomats, parliamentarians and representatives of international organisations within one of the principal centres of multilateral governance. Hosted at the United Nations Office at Geneva, the Summit will focus on strengthening women’s leadership across international law, human rights policy, humanitarian coordination and global trade diplomacy. The Geneva setting provides five distinct advantages: direct engagement with the Human Rights Council and treaty bodies; proximity to specialised agencies and international organisations headquartered in Geneva; access to diplomatic missions accredited to the UN Office at Geneva; integration with the city’s humanitarian and development community; and a policy environment conducive to technical, norm-setting and regulatory dialogue.

Anchored in the principles of dignity, equity, voice, opportunity and peace, the Geneva Summit will emphasise policy coherence, implementation of international commitments and institutional reform. Through high-level roundtables and thematic working sessions, participants will develop evidence-based recommendations aimed at embedding gender-responsive approaches within multilateral frameworks. By situating the programme within a centre recognised for human rights diplomacy and specialised governance, the Summit will reinforce the structural and normative dimensions of women’s empowerment in the international system.

Locations

Based in Geneva, the Forum will be hosted across a number of significant political, historic, and cultural venues throughout the city.

Participants »

Participation in the Forum is open to government and diplomatic officials, academics, artists, representatives of civil society, members of the private sector, and young professionals.

If you would like to reserve a position and participate in the forum, please click on the link below and fill out the online application form:

Participant Papers »

The Conference Committee encourages academic research and analysis of issues related to the goals of the Conference. The Conference Committee would therefore like to welcome the participants of the conference to submit a paper they would like to be considered for presentation at the conference as well as being included in the proposal document that will be issued following the conference and will be sent to all governments and leaders of the international community.