Global Summit of Women (GSW) is a non-governmental organization based in Washington DC. Founded by its President Irene Natividad in 1990, GSW, also known as 'Davos for Women', holds its annual summit in different countries. Aimed at building an alliance of women across the world, GSW encourages the forging of ties among prestigious and influential women from political, economic and other sectors,unleashes the potential of women in exploring the global market, thus enhances women's status in global political, economic and social circles.