The global financial
architecture is being shaped
without women's leadership.
That changes now.
%
Of finance ministers and central bank governors worldwide are women.
*IMF / Atlantic Council
Countries building a global network of women leaders in finance
Women leaders to be connected through the Platform by 2030
What’s the Platform About?
Finance shapes our societies, and women must have a greater voice in decisions that define our economies and financial systems. The Platform brings women leaders together to expand their influence, unlock opportunities and advance a more inclusive, sustainable and transformative future.
We are a global initiative led by Brazil’s Ministry of Finance in partnership with UNDP, bringing together women from the public and private sectors, international organizations, academia and civil society to strengthen leadership, foster collaboration and shape the future of finance.
The Network
Women in Finance Voices
“Change does not happen overnight. It requires persistence, preparation, and resilience for women's presence in leadership to translate into real and lasting transformation.”
Débora Freire
Secretary of Economic Policy, Ministry of Finance, Brazil
“The future of finance will be defined not only by how we mobilize capital, but by who has the power to shape its direction. Women are essential to building more equitable economies.”
Raquel Lagunas
Director of Gender Equality, United Nations Development Programme
“By aligning language, strengthening shared priorities, and building common ground, we create change that gradually shapes policies, institutions, and decision-making”
Viviane Varga
Former Deputy Secretary of the National Treasury,
Ministry of Finance, Brazil
“Breaking barriers also means creating more flexible environments where diverse leadership trajectories can emerge and thrive.”
Keiti da Rocha Gomes
Director of International Studies, Institute for Applied Economic Research (IPEA), Brazil
“Many women are already prepared, leading, and sustaining strategic agendas, yet still need stronger networks to be seen, recognized, and supported”
Fernanda Santiago
National Treasury Attorney and Former Advisor to the Minister of Finance, Brazil
“Women play a crucial role in expanding the perspectives that guide financial and political decision-making, ensuring that ecological transformation is sustainable, inclusive and just.”
Cristina Reis
Extraordinary Secretary for the Carbon Market,
Ministry of Finance, Brazil
“The value of this network lies in showing that women have the knowledge, tools and solutions to lead structural transformation.”
Camila Gramkow
National Office Chief,
ECLAC Office in Brasilia
What’s the Platform About?
The Women Leaders in Finance Platform is a global initiative led by the Ministry of Finance of Brazil and UNDP to strengthen women's leadership and influence where financial and economic decisions are made.
How We Work
Driving Systemic Change
Shaping Global Decision Spaces
Strategic dialogues at regional and global forums, positioning women’s
priorities in the debates shaping fiscal policy, climate finance and economics governance.
Strengthening
Women in Finance
Mentorship networks, leadership
programmes, and technical training,
building skills and connections women
need to lead financial institutional.
Building Visibility
and Community
A global digital platform, storytelling
campaigns, and knowledge products,
turning individual leadership into
collective influence.
The Network
Women in Finance Voices
“Change does not happen overnight. It requires persistence, preparation, and resilience for women's presence in leadership to translate into real and lasting transformation.”
Débora Freire
Secretary of Economic Policy, Ministry of Finance, Brazil
“Change does not happen overnight. It requires persistence, preparation, and resilience for women's presence in leadership to translate into real and lasting transformation.”
Débora Freire
Secretary of Economic Policy, Ministry of Finance, Brazil
“Breaking barriers also means creating more flexible environments where diverse leadership trajectories can emerge and thrive”
Keiti da Rocha Gomes
Director of International Studies, Institute for Applied Economic Research (IPEA), Brazil
Many women are already prepared, leading, and sustaining strategic agendas, yet still need stronger networks to be seen, recognized, and supported
Fernanda Santiago
Procurator of the National Treasury, Brazil
“Change does not happen overnight. It requires persistence, preparation, and resilience for women's presence in leadership to translate into real and lasting transformation.”
Débora Freire
Deputy Secretary of the National Treasury, Ministry of Finance, Brazil
“Change does not happen overnight. It requires persistence, preparation, and resilience for women's presence in leadership to translate into real and lasting transformation.”
Débora Freire
Deputy Secretary of the National Treasury, Ministry of Finance, Brazil
“Change does not happen overnight. It requires persistence, preparation, and resilience for women's presence in leadership to translate into real and lasting transformation.”
Débora Freire
Deputy Secretary of the National Treasury, Ministry of Finance, Brazil
What’s New
News & Events
Publication
Call for Papers: Aligning Finance with Sustainable and Inclusive Economic Transformation
Women economists rethinking finance for a just transition, a WIF × SEA Call for Papers collaboration.
1 - 30 September 2026
Event
WIF Selected for J-PAL 2026 Matching Workshop at the University of Zurich
WIF joins Brazil's Ministry of Finance and ENAP in Zurich, to build evidence-informed strategies for women's leadership in public finance.
2-3 September 2026
Event
Reclaiming Finance: Power, State Capacity & Systemic Change | London, UK
A panel on sustainable finance, state capacity and directing capital toward the common good.
17 June 2026
Event
WIF Roundtable at the 4th Conference on Financing for Development | Seville, Spain
A global platform for women leaders shaping sustainable finance, equality and development impact.
30 June 2025
Event
Advancing the COP30 Legacy: Climate Finance for Just Transitions | London, UK
A London Climate Action Week roundtable on climate finance, just transitions and gender-responsive action.
23 June 2026
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