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

Women nowadays are the driving force behind the rising success in the economy. Female entrepreneurship or leadership, both are rising at its fullest, breaking all stereotypes while playing a significant role in this contemporary world. Furthermore, the business landscape also involves many females in today’s date, possessing the increase of women-founders. Women are now seen everywhere irrespective of the sector, trying to make a space for themselves in the field which were earlier known to be male-dominated ones.

Global Women Leader Team for the 3^rd time in the new year, has found such women leaders last week, who have made their names by making achievements in the business world, by serving in diverse positions. 

Explore GWL’s news section to know more.

Denmark & AUW Sign 4-Year Partner to Promote Women's Climate Leadership

Denmark and the Asian University for Women (AUW) have signed a new project with the aim of fostering climate leadership among young women. This four-year partnership will amalgamate academia and industry to create youth-driven climate solutions.

US Embassy Dhaka Celebrates 6 Women Entrepreneurs from AWE Program

A total of 6 extraordinary women entrepreneurs have been celebrated by US Embassy Dhaka in an alliance with BRAC University's Center for Entrepreneurship Development (CED) at the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Business Pitch Winner Announcement.

Banisha Singh Anand joins Dubai's Logi5 as Business Director

Recently, Banisha Singh Anand has taken a significant step and joined Logi5 into the position of Business Director- Middle East & India. After joining, she will be based out of Dubai to continue for this role.

Mairin Murray's TechFoundHer launches in America

TechFoundHer, the Women in tech organization has finally launched in America by participating in high profile events’ series, happening in Los Angeles as well as San Francisco Bay Area with a focus on advancing equity in tech entrepreneurship specifically for females.

Malaysia-Based AFC launches Women-Centric Programme in Asia

A programme has been launched by the Asian Football Confederation with an intent towards accelerating women’s empowerment in sport while increasing gender equity throughout the Asian continent. This initiative will be hosted online for making a more accessible to everyone. It will continue for 6-long months.