Yenny Wahid takes on Southeast Asia women’s group leadership
Prominent activist Yenny Wahid on Wednesday took on the presidency of ASEAN Confederation of Women’s Organizations (ACWO), a network of women’s groups across Southeast Asia, for the 2027-2028 term.
Indonesian activist Yenny Wahid assumed the presidency of the ASEAN Confederation of Women's Organizations (ACWO) on Wednesday, marking her official leadership for the 2027-2028 term. The handover ceremony took place in Hanoi, following her election as chairperson of the Indonesian Women's Congress (Kowani) in June. Kowani, a founding member of ACWO, officially presented the presidency to Yenny during the event.
"This is both an honor and a profound vote of confidence in Indonesian women," she stated, highlighting her commitment to demonstrating Indonesian women's capacity to lead both nationally and regionally. Yenny emphasized that her priorities will include improving elderly care, expanding financial and digital literacy for women, enhancing women's roles in climate mitigation, and strengthening regional cooperation to prevent gender-based violence.
She stressed the importance of ensuring ACWO's cooperation directly benefits women and children in the region, stating, "We must ensure that our cooperation makes a real difference in people's lives."
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