“The future of democracy is written not only in ballots, but in the courage of women who refuse silence.” As the world marks the International Day of Democracy 2025 under the theme “From Voice to Action,” one truth rings clear: the story of democracy is incomplete without women. For generations, women across continents have pushed against barriers of exclusion, prejudice, and systemic silencing. Today, their presence as presidents, prime ministers, ministers, and grassroots organizers is not just symbolic, it is the oxygen that sustains inclusive governance. From Struggles to Seats of Power The journey has not been easy. Democracy has never been gender-neutral. For centuries, women were denied the most basic democratic right, the vote. When suffragists in the United States, United Kingdom, and beyond took to the streets in the early 20th century, they were dismissed, mocked, and jailed. In many countries, it took until the late 20th or…
The New Faces of African Politics – When They Lead, History Listens
The sharp crack of heels cutting through the marble echoes through the corridors of power across Africa; a wave of change flowing across different parts of Africa. These are not just footsteps, they are the measured strides of a revolution in motion, carried by women who have refused to accept that leadership is a man’s domain. They carry briefing books and baby bottles; they read budget lines and bedtime stories. The moment a decision is finalised, they rise. Not as an exception, but increasingly as a force. This is what governance in heels across Africa entails; uneven, hard-won, sometimes symbolic, often substantive, always consequential. The Changing Face of African Leadership African politics is undergoing a profound transformation. Across the continent, women are shattering glass ceilings, challenging traditional power structures, and redefining what it means to govern. From boardrooms to parliament halls, from local councils to presidential palaces; African women are…
At the Table, Women Are Powering International Boards
Imagine a battlefield not of swords and shields, but of spreadsheets and strategy sessions. A modern arena where decisions flow across continents, shaping economies, innovations, and lives. Here, the warriors aren’t mythical Amazons charging with bows drawn; they’re real women, clad in power suits and armed with intellect, resilience and unyielding vision. They are storming the corporate boardrooms, spaces once inaccessible to women and claiming their seats at the table. But this isn’t just a tale of conquest; it’s a revolution that is transforming the world of business, one bold decision at a time. Here’s the thrill: these “Amazons on Board” aren’t distant legends; they are relatable trailblazers whose stories echo the ambitions, struggles, and triumphs of women everywhere, from the ambitious professional juggling family and career to the entrepreneur dreaming big in a small town. …
Super Moms: Balancing Boardrooms and Bedtime Stories
At 7:30 a.m., Jennifer Locus is on her laptop, leading a video call with colleagues across three continents. By 8:00 a.m., she’s negotiating with her four-year-old about wearing socks to school. At noon, she’s presenting quarterly results to her company’s board. By 8:30 p.m., she’s curled up on the edge of her child’s bed, whispering the last line of The Very Hungry Caterpillar. This is not multitasking. This is modern motherhood. And it is nothing short of superhuman. The Quiet Revolution in Leadership The last decade has seen a quiet revolution. Across boardrooms, parliaments, and startups, mothers are no longer stepping back from leadership; they are stepping right into it. The numbers tell a story. As of 2025, women now hold 30.4% of board seats in U.S. public companies, up from 15% just a decade ago. However, only 7.7% are women of color, revealing the significant amount of work that…
National Aviation Day: The Untold Stories of Female Aircraft Engineers and Innovators
“We needed to be assertive as women in those days—assertive and aggressive—and the degree to which we had to be that way depended on where you were. I had to be in the front row.” — Katherine Johnson, NASA mathematician. Every August 19th, the world pauses to celebrate National Aviation Day, a holiday first proclaimed by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1939 to honor the birthday of Orville Wright, one of the pioneers of human flight. Over the decades, the day has grown into a global moment of reflection on aviation’s remarkable progress; from fragile wood-and-cloth planes to jetliners, spacecraft, and futuristic drones. Yet, within this inspiring story, one chapter has often been underwritten: the women whose genius, grit, and innovation in aircraft engineering and design made many of these milestones possible. While we often celebrate daring female pilots like Amelia Earhart and Bessie Coleman, the engineers, the women…
Clara B. Arthur Returns to Lead GhIPSS — Breaking Barriers in Finance and Technology
“I am honoured to step into this role at this pivotal time,” Clara B. Arthur said with the quiet confidence of a woman who knows exactly what it means to walk back into a room she once helped build. “It is more of a return for me, and I look forward to working alongside this talented team to continue the legacy of GhIPSS.” Her words are not just about a new position, they are a reflection of the growing chorus of women who are shattering glass ceilings, rewriting the rules, and reshaping leadership in industries that were once seen as a man’s domain. The world of finance and technology, with its complex algorithms, high-stakes decision-making, and fast-paced innovation, has long been one of those arenas. Yet, leaders like Clara are proving that skill, vision, and grit have no gender. From September 1, 2025, Arthur will take the helm of the…
Global Power Women Conference (GPWC) 2025 Set to Ignite a Global Shift in Women-Led Leadership and Prosperity in New York
NEW YORK, USA — In a world rapidly redefining power and progress, the Global Power Women Conference (GPWC) 2025 emerges as the flagship platform where vision, leadership, and legacy converge to shape the future. On 25 September 2025, New York City will host the most anticipated global gathering of female leaders under the theme: “The Power Shift: Women Reimagining Leadership, Legacy, and Global Prosperity.” A key highlight of this high-profile gathering will be the Global Induction Ceremony, where a distinguished cohort of women leaders will be formally welcomed into the Global Power Women Network (GPWN) — an esteemed, multi-tiered platform dedicated to mobilizing capital, shaping policy, and forging strategic cross-sector alliances that accelerate women’s leadership on a global scale. GPWN has as its Global Chair, Reta Jo Lewis, the Immediate Past Chair, U.S. Export Import (EXIM) Bank, appointed by President Jo Biden to lead the $135 billion US Government Trade…