SATURDAY: Secretary Hillary Clinton in Bulgaria for CGI Meeting on Women’s Advancement

President Vjosa Osmani of Kosovo and Cherie Blair, Founder, Cherie Blair Foundation for Women to participate in a special meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative co-hosted by Kiril Domuschiev and Domuschiev Impact

07:52 15.05.2024 ~ 2 min read

On Saturday, May 18, 2024, former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will convene leaders from the public and private sectors in Sofia, Bulgaria to identify ways to support women’s economic advancement globally. Details on Saturday’s convening are below.

Featured participants include Kiril Domuschiev, Co-Founder of Domuschiev Impact and member of the CGI Advisory Council; President Vjosa Osmani of Kosovo; Cherie Blair, Founder, Cherie Blair Foundation for Women; Özlem Denizmen, Founder and CEO, Monay; Jessica Espinoza, CEO, 2X Global; Elpida Kokkota, Founder and CEO, Mexoxo; and Jocelyn Mangan, Founder and CEO, Him for Her.

This meeting will be held in partnership with Kiril Domuschiev, Co-Founder of Domuschiev Impact and member of the CGI Advisory Council. Domuschiev Impact served as a presenting sponsor for the CGI 2022 and 2023 Meetings in New York City.

CGI is a community of established and emerging leaders who work together to create and implement Commitments to Action — new, specific, and measurable solutions to pressing global challenges. The meeting in Sofia is part of CGI’s “Road to September” – year-round convenings to establish new partnerships and identify ways to take action, leading up to the CGI 2024 Meeting in New York City, September 23-24.

Background on Secretary Clinton’s Work in Bulgaria

Secretary Clinton first visited Bulgaria more than 25 years ago, when she visited Sofia in October 1998 as First Lady. On the trip, she opened the Women in the 21st Century Conference in Sofia, lifting up the voices of women in Bulgaria and across Southeast Europe to advocate for equal rights and full participation. In addition, she called for Bulgaria’s support for an international coalition to stop the persecution of Kosovo Albanians, as Bulgaria the following year supported air strikes that led to Yugoslav forces withdrawing from Kosovo.

As a U.S. Senator, she was a leading supporter of Bulgaria’s efforts to join NATO, voting in 2003 to approve Bulgaria’s entry into the alliance. As Secretary of State, in 2012 she visited Sofia again to meet with Bulgarian government officials, and expressed support for the country’s energy security and independence.

Members of the media credentialed by CGI may attend. Press registration is now open – please apply here.