Leading lawyer and committed campaigner for women's rights; 2008, set up the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women to help women build small and growing businesses in developing and emerging markets so that they can contribute to their economies and have a stronger voice in their societies. Active campaigner on equality and human rights issues. Former Ambassador, London 2012. Closely involved with charities with a special emphasis on women and children. Member, International Center for Research on Women's Leadership Council; Ambassador, GSMA mWomen Programme; Honorary Vice-President, Barnados; President, Loomba Foundation; Ambassador, Scope; Trustee, Africa Justice Foundation; Patron, various charities, including Breast Cancer Care and SolarAid. Vice-Chair, US Secretary of State's International Council for Women's Business Leadership; Honorary Chair, World Justice Project. Recipient, CBE (2013) for services to women's issues and to charity in the UK and Overseas.