Women Political Leaders (WPL), a global network of female politicians with a mission to increase both the number and the influence of women in political leadership positions, with advisory support of the UN Partnerships, is hosting the Women Political Leaders Summit 2021: Building forward: Women Political Leaders determining the new normal.At the Summit, distinguished leaders from around the globe will look together beyond the pandemic to an unprecedented decade of sustained action in which advances will be made in women's leadership and in equality and opportunity for all. The event will be co-chaired by the Deputy Secretary-General.