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With a spirit of enthusiasm, over 400 women business, entrepreneurial,
and governmental leaders participated in the Global Summit of Women 2001, which
took place in Hong Kong on September 13-15, 2001. South Africa had the largest
representation with 71 delegates including 7 Ministers. Despite the tragic events
of September 11th, which disrupted the travel plans of many participants, nearly
50 countries were represented at the three-day event, focusing on fostering women's
economic development by enabling participants to engage in cross-border business
and professional relationships.
"It was remarkable to join with so many impressive women
from throughout the world at this time of tragedy," Summit Director Irene
Natividad said. "The meaning of the Summit became even larger than coming
together to enhance women's economic empowerment or to improve one's own business."
Keynoting the Summit's Opening Ceremony at the Hong Kong Academy
of Performing Arts was Vice President of Vietnam Nguyen Thi Binh, who served as
Honorary Co-Chair of the Summit along with Vice President of Costa Rica Astrid Fischel and
Vice President of Uganda Speciosa Wandira-Kazibwe. Musical performances from South African singers and the Yip's Children
Choir of Hong Kong rounded out an emotional and euphoric Opening Ceremony.
m the experience of
these women and to apply this learning to my field."
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Global Summit of Women 2001
Hong Kong, China
September 13-15, 2001
The BBC's Linette Tye poses
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to panelists during a luncheon session
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