New York, March 2026 — The Global Leadership & Governance Institute (GLGI) warmly congratulates H.E. Dr. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, Chair of the Board of Directors of GLGI and former President of the Republic of Mauritius, on being named to the 2026 POWERLIST of the Top 100 Iconic Female World Leaders.
The POWERLIST was revealed during the United Nations 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70), held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. This recognition celebrates women leaders whose vision, influence, and lifelong commitment have contributed significantly to leadership, governance, gender equality, sustainable development, and global progress.
As the first female President of the Republic of Mauritius, Dr. Gurib-Fakim has long been recognized as a distinguished global leader, scientist, and advocate for inclusive development. Her career reflects a rare combination of public leadership, academic excellence, scientific contribution, and international engagement. Her inclusion in the 2026 POWERLIST further affirms her enduring impact on women’s leadership and global governance.
GLGI is especially honored to have Dr. Gurib-Fakim serve as Chair of its Board of Directors. Her leadership provides GLGI with high-level strategic guidance, international credibility, and a strong commitment to advancing effective governance and leadership in a rapidly changing world.
“On behalf of the Global Leadership & Governance Institute, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to H.E. Dr. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim on this well-deserved recognition,” said Lu Wei, Director General of GLGI. “Her achievements continue to inspire women leaders, young professionals, scholars, and policy practitioners around the world. We are proud and grateful to have her leadership guiding GLGI’s mission.”
GLGI looks forward to continuing its work with distinguished global leaders, policymakers, scholars, and practitioners to advance leadership, strengthen governance, and support constructive global engagement.
About GLGI
The Global Leadership & Governance Institute is a U.S.-based nonprofit initiative dedicated to advancing leadership, strengthening governance, and enabling effective engagement in a changing world. Through global leadership programs, policy dialogue, executive education, and cross-sector collaboration, GLGI seeks to connect distinguished public leaders, academic communities, and practitioners to address complex global challenges.
