Every year, on March 22, the global community unites to commemorate World Water Day. This significant event shines a spotlight on the indispensable role that water plays in our lives, while also shedding light on the obstacles that hinder its accessibility. It serves as a powerful platform to raise awareness about the vital importance of freshwater and advocate for sustainable water management practices. In 2024, World Water Day takes on a profound theme: “Water for Peace.” This theme underscores the urgent need for global cooperation in tackling the complex water challenges that transcend borders. It emphasizes the critical role that sustainable trans-boundary water resources management plays in fostering peace, stability, and harmony among nations. Water Transcends National Borders Water, unlike oil or land, does not respect national borders. It flows through multiple countries, whether it is a small watershed draining into a water basin or a large river basin draining…
SunTrust Bank Sponsors Maiden Episode of CELD’s 2024 Webinar Series on Economic Policies through a Gender Lens
PRESS RELEASE 28 February 2024. SunTrust Bank Sponsors Maiden Episode of CELD’s 2024 Webinar Series on Economic Policies through a Gender Lens United Kingdom – The Centre for Economic and Leadership Development (CELD), in media partnership with Amazons Watch Magazine, is thrilled to announce that SunTrust Bank has stepped up as a proud sponsor of the highly anticipated webinar, “Webinar Panel Discussion on Economic Policies through a Gender Lens: Accelerating Progress Towards the 2030 Agenda.” This groundbreaking event, scheduled to take place on March 27th, 2024, at 12:45 PM to 2:15 PM (GMT), virtually on the Zoom platform, promises to be a game-changer in promoting gender equality and economic empowerment. With SunTrust Bank’s support, this webinar will bring together industry experts, thought leaders, and professionals to engage in a dynamic panel discussion on gender-sensitive economic policies and leadership strategies. By focusing on women’s economic independence as a catalyst for social…
Cameroonian Singer Charlotte Dipanda Releases Album on Her Life’s Journey to Empower Women!
By Aditi Maheswshwari
Afropop singer from Cameroon, Charlotte Dipanda has released her second album. The album dubbed ”CD” was released in February 2021, is a work on her life’s story as a young woman. Dipanda’s shift into this new musical art form is something she sees as challenging. ”CD” which are the initials of her name has ten tracks. They include, ‘Quand tu n’es pas la’, meaning ‘’ When you are not there’’, ‘‘L’ombre d’une autre’’, translated as ‘’The shadow of another’’. The musical work also features artist Singuila with ‘Cœur en cage’ meaning ‘’Caged heart’’.
AFRICA POWER WOMEN CONFERENCE (APWC) – 2021
DATE: 20th August 2021. WHERE: Blended (Accra – Ghana + Virtual). TIME: 12:00PM – 3:00PM CAT. THEME: Pathways to Building Back Better for Women in Africa. EVENT’S BRIEF Women, over the years, have unarguably demonstrated a strong determination to achieve career successes by their ability to adjust to male-dominated culture and business processes in their various fields. In recent years, the empowerment of women, increasing women’s participation in all aspects of political, social and economic life, has been one of the major goals of participatory movements, as well as women’s organizations throughout the world. These evidently enabled more women in leadership positions across the continent to continue to push the boundaries by utilizing their strengths and leadership qualities in skill, knowledge, experience and passion. However, across many African countries, research shows that women’s advancement in the society is yet encumbered by legal, social and structural barriers. From national governments, state…
WOMEN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FORUM 2021
DATE: 9th – 13th August 2021 WHERE: Blended (Accra – Ghana + Virtual) THEME: Developing and Enabling Women as a High End Resource for Problem-Solving EVENT’S BRIEF The Centre for Economic and Leadership Development (CELD), in partnership with the African Leadership UK Limited is thrilled to invite you to the 5-day Women Leadership Development Forum, which is scheduled to hold both physically (in Accra – Ghana) and virtually (Via Zoom) from 9th – 13th August 2021, with the theme: Developing and Enabling Women as a High End Resource for Problem-Solving Are you responsible for advancing the women in your organization and looking for a genuine way to elevate all aspiring women in the pipeline – who have the desire, potential and commitment to emerge as leaders as well as increase your female skill sets? Then, CELD’s Women Leadership Development Forum 2021 is the perfect educational and training platform for organizations…
Zulu Nation Appoints Queen Mantfombi as Interim Ruler
Following the death of the late Zulu King – Goodwill Zwelithini KabhekuZulu, Queen Mantfombi MaDlamini Zulu will be the interim ruler of the Zulu nation pending the installation of a new King.
US: South Dokota Governor Announces Plans to Protect Fairness in Women’s Sports
South Dakota Governor, Kristi Noem recently announced the formation of a national coalition to “Defend Title IX” to protect the rights of female athletes and keep competition fair.