2014 Women's Forum for the Economy and Society Kicks off in France

The Women's Forum for the Economy and Society opened in Deauville, France, on October 15.

Over 1,300 delegates from more than 70 countries and regions attended the forum. They will discuss the issues of the world economy and social development and try to find ways to build a better world from the perspectives of women. Eight women from the Mulan Society, a club for female Chinese entrepreneurs, will make their debut at the forum.

Founded in 2005 by French psychologist Aude Zieseniss de Thuin, the Women's Forum for the Economy and Society is the first independent forum in the world to promote women's status in the economy and society, and to look at major social and economic issues from women's perspectives.

It promotes the empowerment of women worldwide, develops entrepreneurship and education opportunities for women and aims to reinforce women's leadership in the 21st century in corporations and the media, as well as the networks of collaboration that enable women's voices to be heard.

Over the past nine years, the non-governmental organization has committed itself to advancing women's empowerment in close cooperation with its global partners through a slate of initiatives, such as Cartier Women's Initiative Awards, Rising Talents, Women For Education, CEO Champions and Women in Media.

(Source: 163.com/Translated by Women of China)