Kenyan women’s businesses have received a major boost following a commitment by Ecobank to channel more financial resources to support their growth.
Ecobank Kenya Supports Women Businesses to Drive Urban Economic Growth
Women TV Presenters Defy Taliban Order to Cover Faces on Air
Women presenters on Afghanistan’s leading TV channels went on air Saturday (May 21) without covering their faces, defying a Taliban order that they conceal their appearance to comply with the group’s austere brand of Islam.
UN Marks First Ever International Day Spotlighting Women Working in The Maritime Industry
The first-ever International Day for Women in Maritime kicked off its inaugural celebration on Wednesday with a seminar to “take stock and identify areas where improvement is needed”, the top UN official representing seafarers said.
Singapore’s women complete sweep of bowling golds at SEA Games
Singapore’s bowlers completed a golden sweep of the women’s events at the 31st SEA Games on Thursday (May 19) after winning the team event.
Business, Government and NGO Setting the Stage for Collaboration
By Tanya Maswaure
On the second day of the 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour in Durban, the loudest message and most common word was COLLABORATION. The deliberations, featuring several cooperations, governments, and non-governmental organisations, began with several sessions and meetings spread across the International Conference Center.
More Women In IT Workforce Can Help Bridge Talent Gap: Nasscom Chairman Ramanujam
The IT industry’s top priority is to make India the digital hub of the world, said Krishnan Ramanujam, the newly appointed chairman of IT industry body Nasscom.
PepsiCo-USAID Awards 6 Women Farmers in Bengal for Breaking Gender Stereotypes
Global beverage major PepsiCo and US Agency for International Development (USAID) have awarded six women farmers of West Bengal for breaking gender stereotypes and implementing best practices in farming. The awards, a part of a program for women farmers’ economic empowerment, were presented by Melinda Pavek, Consul General, US Consulate General, Kolkata, and Ronald Verdonk, Counselor for Agricultural Affairs, US Embassy, officials said.
