Leading change: Message from Datin Paduka Seri Rosmah Mansor

Datin Paduka Seri Rosmah Mansor, wife of the Prime Minister of Malaysia

The role of the First Lady gives rise to limitless possibilities. Her work is not dictated by politics, but by her heart.

She has the ability to wield enormous social influence. Though she may not be directly involved in decision-making, she can play a big role in lending support to urgent social causes, and in ensuring the highest priority is given to the protection of women and children in her country.

The First Ladies Summit 2010 seeks to leverage on this unique position by bringing together a group of leading women from across the world in the spirit of cooperation, common understanding and social service.

More than 20 First Ladies from Africa, Asia, South America, the Caribbean and Europe are set to attend this first-of-a-kind initiative in Malaysia. The First Ladies will share experiences and best practices from their different countries. They will seek to heighten global awareness on the importance of investing in  holistic education and welfare of children.

Specifically, the Summit will allow these leading women of the world to outline the way forward for  civil society to fulfill their commitments in the areas of education, health and welfare for the children of their nations.

They will come together to  pledge their support for a global initiative that seeks to ensure a sustainable, safe and exceptional future for the next generation.