The Week That Was: Global Women Empowerment News Overview (13 - 18 February)

Males are typically viewed as the family's main source of income. Regardless of the place, men are generally expected to run the family. Due to the expectation for women to stay at home and do domestic chores, there are very lessnumber of women in every field. This is another factor in the lower level of education of women.

In many areas of life, women have made a considerable contribution to the progression of every sector. They have concerns about a number of agendas and projects put out for the benefit of the globe.Numerous academics, authorities, and world leaders have backed numerous efforts wholeheartedly.

In every imaginable career today, women are displaying their abilities and self-worth. People all throughout the world are still in awe of women. There are many ways to increase the power of women; all they need is a little succour to realise their full potential.

In the present era, things have changed. Women are defending their rights to healthy growth in a variety of areas, including education, technology, the workforce, etc. They are blazing brightly around the world and receiving accolades from everyone. Theglobalwomenleader.com website lists some of the well-known personalities who made significant progress this week.

Female STEM leaders in Kuwait to have experiential learning opportunities through GE

GE (NYSE: GE) renewed its commitment to developing local talent in Kuwait and also assured to advance students understanding and interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. A two-day event was organized in collaboration with INJAZ Kuwait that promotes training to foster vital skills such as problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking and also build a solid foundation in science, technology, and innovation.

11 February was observed as the 8th International Day of Women and Girls in Science where more than 200 students from the American Creativity Academy in Kuwait. The students obtained critical knowledge with essential technology to pursue STEM fields. During the session held at GE Kuwait Technology Center (GEKTC), the students also had an h chance to interact with highly professional female role models.

VF Foundation distributes $8.3 million in awards to address fashion sustainability supported by VF Corporation

The $8.3 million in grants were given out by the VF Foundation, a private grant-making organization supported by VF Corporation, to programmes promoting sustainable development, inclusive and accessible outdoor areas, female empowerment, and community building.

The remaining investments went towards mentorship and scholarship programmes created to promote diversity in the outdoor, footwear, and clothing industries.

Future generations' well-being is a priority for the VF Foundation when it comes to long-term economic transformation. collaborating with groups with a regional focus to solve basic challenges to community development.

71st Miss World pageant to be held in the UAE

The 71st Miss World Pageant has been decided to be organized in the United Arab Emirates in May 2023. It is the first time that the Middle East is organizing this event. The former pageants of Miss World announced this through their social media handles on Monday, 13 February 2023.

Julia Morley CBE, Chairman of Miss World Limited announced that she is delighted to announce the 71st Miss World Festival will be held in The United Arab Emirates.

Samsung Ventures invested in Natural Cycles by bringing Cycle Tracking to the Galaxy Watch5 series

One of the top firms for women's health in the area of birth control and cycle tracking, Natural Cycles, has raised $7 million in a round of funding headed by Samsung Ventures. All of Natural Cycles' current investment firms Heartcore Capital, Headline, Bonnier Ventures, and EQT Ventures contributed to the financing round as well.

Natural Cycles created the first app in history as a Class II medical device, and it uses a proprietary algorithm to ascertain each user's reproductive status using body temperature and other important fertility indicators. The app has received FDA approval for usage in the US and has received certification for use as contraceptives in Singapore, Australia, and Europe. Dr. Elina Berglund, the creator of Natural Cycles, tells me, "While most users still measure their daily temperatures with a mechanical thermometer, our app has gained regulatory clearances to link with third-party wearable technologies.

WB and UAE GBC talk about methods to increase Women's Economic Engagement

To improve women's economic engagement in the region, the World Bank and the UAE Gender Balance Council (UAE GBC) met. The gathering was a component of the engagements and activities of the Council's participation in the World Government Summit, which was sponsored by Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the UAE Gender Balance Council's president. At the Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai, the Summit got underway.

His Excellency Ferid Belhaj, Vice President of the World Bank for the Middle East and North Africa, and Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice President of the UAE Gender Balance Council, explored new ways to improve information sharing and tighter cooperation to accomplish their shared goals during the meeting. The UAE Gender Balance Center for Excellence and Knowledge Exchange is a regional hub for fostering the growth of gender balance expertise in the area. The two organizations have built a strong framework for cooperation as part of this endeavour.

"Empower Women! Empower LAC!" Forum addressed by President Tsai

President Tsai Ing-wen gave a speech at the 2023 Empower Women! Empower LAC! Forum's launch was held on 15 February 2023. President Tsai expressed her views on this Forum launch where she said it will make us understand about the current economic climate is supporting women's economic empowerment and also the post-pandemic revitalization and recovery worldwide.

President Tsai further said that they never held any such Forum earlier in Taiwan, and she is really happy to see the participants attending. The participants who are present have a determination towards promoting gender equality and women's rights. Taiwan is the first nation in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage in 2019 after overcoming so many challenges.

Nikki Haley, an Indian American, Starts a Campaign for the 2024 US Presidential Election

Nikki Haley, a prominent Indian American, announced her campaign for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024. She stated that her goal is to move past the "stale notions and faded concepts" of the past.

The former governor of South Carolina declared, while speaking to a crowd in Charleston, "I have dedicated my life to this struggle and I am just getting started. I am vying to become the next president of the United States of America on behalf of a powerful and proud America.