#HeforShe Joe Biden, Paul Kagame, Chris Pratt and more have expressed through social media platforms this March 8 how special the women in their lives are, be it on a professional or personal front or simply their ability to persevere when there’s much work to be done in the fight for gender parity. As the United Nations—which declared March 8 International Women’s Day in 1975—put it in its 2022 press release, “Advancing gender equality in the context of the climate crisis and disaster risk reduction is one of the greatest global challenges of the 21st century.” The theme for this year was “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow,” a message that many men are warmly encouraging by celebrating the women power in their lives. Many stars have expressed heartfelt dedication. Enjoy reading them below: Steve Harvey Steve Harvey spoke to news outlets and praised his wife stating that she…
Jewel Howard-Taylor Named 2022 She4She Champion
The vice president of the Republic of Liberia, H.E Chief Dr. Jewel Howard-Taylor, has been awarded the She4she Champion for 2022. She received the honour on Saturday, March 5th, 2022, in Belize at the She4She Champions World Summit organized by the Belize Mayors Association, in collaboration with the Belmopan City Council.
Kenya’s Female Professor Nominated for the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize
Renowned Professor Miriam Were, has been nominated for the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize by two organisations based in the United States of America (USA).
Nigerian Senate Rejects Diaspora Vote, Special Seats for Women
Nigeria’s Senate on Tuesday voted to reject changes to the constitution to allow citizens living abroad to vote in national elections, while a provision to allocate special seats for women to increase their political representation failed to pass.
DKT International Urges Girl to Prioritize Education
The Country Manager of DKT International, Isaac Opuku Lamptey, has urged young people, especially girls, to focus on their education to be productive citizens and contribute positively to the country’s development.
Nigerian Women Demand Greater Representation in Parliaments
Women’s rights groups protested in Nigeria’s capital Wednesday to demand greater representation of women in the country’s parliaments. Lawmakers on Tuesday approved a bill that would set aside 20 percent of seats for women, but protesters say one-fifth is not enough.
Anne Muraya Appointed CEO for Deloitte East Africa
Deloitte East Africa has confirmed the appointment of Anne Muraya as the incoming Deloitte East Africa CEO effective 1st June 2022. Anne succeeds Joe Eshun, who has been appointed as the Deloitte Africa Managing Director for Businesses, where he will oversee Deloitte’s business functions at a continental level.