For the first time, the six women who have presided over or currently preside the island councils of the Canary Islands will share a table at the Fuerteventura Congress Palace. The event, organised by Charter 100, will take place on July 23.
On July 23, the Fuerteventura Congress Palace will host a historic milestone for the Archipelago. Six women who have held the presidency of the island councils will sit together to discuss female leadership and public service. This is the first time they have all come together in the same forum.
An Unprecedented Meeting in the Canary Islands
Under the suggestive title "The 6 Fantastic Women", the round table will bring together M. Eugenia Márquez Rodríguez, former president of the Gran Canaria Cabildo; Inés Rojas de León, former president of the Lanzarote Cabildo; Guadalupe González Taño, former president of the La Palma Cabildo; Belén Allende Riera, former president of the El Hierro Cabildo; Rosa Dávila Mamely, current president of the Tenerife Cabildo; and Dolores Alicia García Martínez, current president of the Fuerteventura Cabildo. The conversation will be moderated by Nardy Barrios Curbelo, a lawyer and president of Charter 100 Canarias.
The event not only celebrates the careers of these politicians but also serves as the official launch of Charter 100 Fuerteventura, chaired by Clara Peña. This new delegation of the association of professional women and executives is organising its first major public event with this meeting.
Role Models for New Generations
Charter 100 Canarias, founded on March 8, 2015, works for real equality and the empowerment of women in business, professional, and political spheres. With "The 6 Fantastic Women", the association aims to highlight a unique chapter in Canary political history: that of the women who have taken on the highest responsibilities in the island councils. "We want new generations to find relatable role models in all decision-making areas," the organisation states.
The meeting aspires to become a reference point for recognising female leadership in the Canary Islands. For attendees, it will be a unique opportunity to hear firsthand the experiences of six women who have made their mark on island politics. The event is free and open to the public until capacity is reached.
A Legacy that Transcends the Institutional
Beyond the positions held, the round table aims to highlight the significance of paving the way in a traditionally male-dominated field. Each participant has left her mark on island management, from tourism planning to emergency management. The diversity of backgrounds promises an enriching debate on how female leadership has transformed the Canary reality.
For the local audience, especially for the women of Fuerteventura and the rest of the Islands, seeing these six politicians together serves as a reminder that the glass ceiling is broken step by step. The event will take place on July 23 at 18:00 in the Symphony Hall of the Fuerteventura Congress Palace. Those unable to attend in person will be able to follow the event via streaming on the Charter 100 Canarias YouTube channel.
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