WPL is pleased to welcome Hon. Tulia Ackson, Member of the National Assembly of Tanzania and President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), and Hon. Kiz Johnson, Member of the House of Representatives of Antigua and Barbuda and Minister of State in the Ministry of Social and Urban Transformation, as WPL Country Ambassadors.
WPL Country Ambassadors are designated through their respective national authorities and serve as WPL’s official representatives in their countries. They play a key role in strengthening the global network of women political leaders, fostering dialogue across political parties, and advancing WPL’s mission to increase both the number and the influence of women in political leadership.
As President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, Hon. Tulia Ackson is one of the world’s leading voices for parliamentary diplomacy and international cooperation. In addition to her role in the IPU, she serves as a Member of the National Assembly of Tanzania and has previously held the positions of Deputy Attorney General, Deputy Speaker, and Speaker of the National Assembly.
Hon. Kiz Johnson serves as Minister of State in the Ministry of Social and Urban Transformation and is a Member of the House of Representatives of Antigua and Barbuda. As one of only two women elected to the country’s 17-member House of Representatives, she brings a strong commitment to public service and inclusive political leadership.
