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Leading with Ubuntu: Zambia’s High Commissioner, H.E. Macenje Mazoka, Delivers Inspiring Goodwill Message at the Global Power Women Awards – London

London, United Kingdom – [April 2025] – At the Global Power Women Awards – London, Her Excellency Ms. Macenje Mazoka, High Commissioner of the Republic of Zambia to the United Kingdom, delivered an inspiring goodwill address centered on the African philosophy of Ubuntu—“I am because we are,” a term originating from the Nguni Bantu languages of Southern Africa, as a guiding principle for transformational leadership and women’s empowerment. “Ubuntu lies at the heart of Nandek culture and resonates deeply with the aspirations of women leaders worldwide,” she began. “It teaches us that leadership is not about personal gain, but about fostering collective progress, compassion, and shared humanity.” Speaking to a room filled with global dignitaries and changemakers, H.E. Mazoka emphasized that Zambia’s leadership approach, rooted in Ubuntu, prioritizes values such as care, peaceful coexistence, support, and mutual respect, particularly crucial in advancing gender equity and women’s leadership. She celebrated Zambia’s recent milestones…

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H.E. Christiane Aquino Bonomo Delivers Stirring Goodwill Message at Global Power Women Awards in London

London, United Kingdom – [April 2025] – At a defining moment for international cooperation and gender equity, Her Excellency Christiane Aquino Bonomo, Deputy Consul General of Brazil in London, delivered a compelling goodwill message at the 2025 Global Power Women Awards (GPW Awards). Hosted in London by the Centre for Economic and Leadership Development (CELD)—a UN ECOSOC-accredited organization, the ceremony gathered changemakers from across the globe to champion inclusion, equality, and transformational leadership. Addressing a distinguished audience of diplomats, global influencers, and women leaders, H.E. Bonomo set the tone with a bold call for inclusive international cooperation. “We are here today at a pivotal moment in international action,” she began, “a profound transformation in which the principles of multilateralism and cooperation are being tested by a crisis that requires urgent and collective action.” Amid mounting political tensions, growing global inequality, and rapid technological shifts, H.E. Bonomo underscored the urgency of rethinking…

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The Development Round Table: A Radiant Celebration of Women 2025

Closing the Gender Gap in Global Trade: A Night of Impact at the Inaugural Development Round Table International Women’s Day Gala Dinner On 8 March 2025, the Development Round Table (DRT) hosted its inaugural International Women’s Day (IWD) Gala Dinner at the Grand Connaught Rooms, London. This landmark event marked the beginning of an annual tradition dedicated to addressing gender disparities in global trade. Under the theme “Closing the Gender Gap in Global Trade,” the gathering brought together policymakers, business leaders, entrepreneurs, gender advocates, and emerging changemakers. The evening set the stage for insightful discussions, strategic networking, and a celebration of women’s economic empowerment—culminating in a long-anticipated moment of action after months of planning. The event opened with a warm welcome from Ms Josephine C. M. Faal, Founder and CEO of DRT. She underscored the Gala Dinner’s pivotal role in fostering inclusive and sustainable economic participation for women. Ms. Faal…

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The 9th South America – Africa – Middle East- Asia Women Summit (SAMEAWS) 2021– Virtual

DATE: 30 November 2021
WHERE: Virtual

THEME: Forging and Adapting to New Realities for Greater Influence and Impact in a Rapidly Changing World

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The South America-Africa-Middle-Asia Women Summit (SAMEAWS) is an annual programme that brings together, the most influential and prominent women as well as key stakeholders from the South America, Africa, Middle East, and Asian regions to re-emphasize the critical role of women in the future of developing economies, celebrate influential and prominent female role models who are directly contributing to their development, and most assuredly, confront the inequalities women face and focus on the change we want to see – and create – in the world.

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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…

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