Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland, former Prime Minister of Norway, served as Director General of the World Health Organization from July 1998-2003. From 2007-2009, she was the UN Secretary-General`s Special Envoy for Climate Change. Dr. Brundtland has served on the UN Secretary-General`s High Level Panel on Global Sustainability since its launch in August 2010. As a member of The Elders, she contributes her wisdom, independent leadership and integrity to tackling the world’s toughest problems, with the aim of making the world a better place.
Up For Debate
It Is Time To Stop Discrimination Against Girls And Women
In Response to What Are Some Game-Changing Ideas to Advance Women and Girls Worldwide?
May 29, 2013
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Defeating Discrimination: How to End Violence Against Women
In Response to What are the biggest challenges facing women and girls worldwide, and how do we solve them?
March 08, 2013
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Videos
The Power To Lead 2013 SWF Ray Suarez, Gro Brundtland, Vera Cordeiro, Mary Robinson & Lydia Wilbard
Closing Plenary
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PASSION AND PERSEVERANCE: FROM THE FRONTLINE - Skoll World Forum 2013
Opening Plenary
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Sessions
Fri, April 12, 15:00 - 16:30
Closing Plenary
Speakers: Stephan Chambers, Robert Fogarty, Jeff Skoll, Kofi Annan, Ray Suarez
Wed, April 10, 17:00 - 18:30
Opening Plenary
Speakers: Mabel van Oranje, Michael Porter, Gro Harlem Brundtland, Bill Strickland, Paul Farmer

























