The United Nations Women has recently launched a multi-lingual book that aims to promote intra African trade for women by simplifying the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
UN Women Launches Book to Promote African Trade
Former President of Malawi, Dr Joyce Banda named Honorary Chair of Women Empowerment & development Society in Asia-Africa
The former President of Malawi, Her Excellency Dr Joyce Banda, has been named Honorary Chair of the Women Empowerment & Development Society in Asia-Africa.
Pope Francis Decries Genital Mutilation and Trafficking of Women
Pope Francis on Sunday decried the genital mutilation of millions of girls and the trafficking of women for sex, including openly on city streets, so that others can make money off them.
““Do not be afraid to make mistakes”
“Do not be afraid to make decisions. Do not be afraid to make mistakes.” – Carly Fiorina American Businesswomen Cara Carleton “Carly” Fiorina is an American businesswoman and politician, known primarily for her tenure as CEO of Hewlett-Packard
Lubna Olayan: The Cutting-Edge Saudi Businesswoman
Well known as the First woman to head a Saudi bank, Lubna Olayan is our heroine of the week. The Saudi businesswoman retired in 2019 but continues to make a massive impact for all Middle-east women and all businesswomen worldwide. Her involvement in finance and business has seen her receive worldwide recognition and notable awards from some of the most popular world ranking systems. Lubna Suliman Olayan is a member of the wealthiest family in the Middle East and CEO of Olayan Financing. Born in 1955 to the Olayan family in the city of Unaizah in the Qassim region in northern Saudi Arabia, Lubna obtained her BA in Agriculture from Cornell University in the United States of America. She also holds a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Indiana. Due to her family’s wealth and knowledge, she was raised to be a leader. Olayan started working in the Olayan Group…
Activists Call for Removal of Barriers That Inhibit Female Leadership
Women rights activists have intensified calls to the government to ensure all barriers to women taking leadership roles, including contesting in political elections, are removed before the next General Elections in 2025.
Taliban Reopen Universities for Afghan Women in 6 Provinces
On Wednesday, 2 February 2022, the Taliban said they have reopened public universities for women students in six of Afghanistan’s 34 provinces, a move marking a major concession to international demands by the country’s new rulers.
