As they remove barriers and pave the path for societal change, women today hold significant leadership roles across a range of sectors and businesses. There are noteworthy female leaders in a number of fields, including politics, economics, science, technology, the arts, and others. Inspiring others to fulfil their aspirations, these outstanding women exhibit their aptitude, expertise, and unwavering commitment. Through their leadership, they actively promote inclusiveness and diversity within their particular communities, which produces beneficial effects. These pioneering females demonstrate that a person's gender should never be an impediment to their ability to thrive and have a big impact on the world.
Beyond their accomplishments in a variety of disciplines, women in leadership positions have been crucial advocates for social justice, gender equality, and human rights. They have tackled systemic issues, challenged prejudices, and paved the way for marginalised groups by utilising their positions of power. These women have shown courage and tenacity in their leadership roles while persevering in the face of gender-related challenges. More women in positions of leadership are establishing the foundation for a just and inclusive society where everyone can prosper, regardless of gender or background. They serve as a powerful reminder of the enormous potential and impact that women's leadership have in influencing the creation of a better future for everybody via their ongoing efforts.
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The Melbourne Business School, Chief Executive Women (CEW) and the Helen Macpherson Smith Trust (HMST) have announced the launch of a new scholarship that aims to support upcoming women leaders in the for-purpose sector.
Given to three recipients, the scholarship will bring with it the opportunity to improve leadership and management skills. The recipients will enrol at MBS Executive MBA, Australia’s leading business school with a full tuition scholarship which is worth $120,000.
A pioneering partnership between Diva, a leading Sri Lankan laundry care brand, and Women in Management (WIM), is achieving remarkable progress in uplifting women entrepreneurs through the "Diva Dathata Diriyak" initiative.
This innovative program is dedicated to providing specialized entrepreneurship training to women hailing from 22 divisional secretariats in Galle, thereby fostering their growth and success within the dynamic business landscape. Acknowledging the distinct challenges confronted by women in business, the initiative has thoughtfully designed training sessions tailored to address these specific needs.
The much awaited Women Economic Forum (WEF) Caribbean is scheduled to return to Puerto Rico for a third year in a row from November 13 to November 17 at the Metropolitan Campus of Interamerican University in San Juan. The emphasis of this year's event, with the subject "Empowertech," will be on the significant role that technology plays in resolving present and upcoming problems.
The WEF Caribbean event, which aims to empower women in business, provides a significant forum for women, young people, foundations, nongovernmental organisations, influencers, decision-makers, the media, and governmental organisations to come together, work together, and push projects for the empowerment of women.
The U.S. Department of Commerce's Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), one of 43 organisations nationally, has picked the Benedict College Women's Business Centre (WBC) as one of its recipients for a sizeable grant. Vice President Kamala Harris made the official announcement of the award on August 4 at the White House's "Investing in America: Small Business" event.
The $2 million award is a component of the Capital Readiness Programme (CRP) of the Biden Administration, which aims to help various organisations promoting the development of minority entrepreneurs. The WBC intends to use the money throughout the course of the following four years to carry out a number of focused projects made to meet the particular requirements of South Carolina's socially and economically disadvantaged business owners.
The largest toll road operator in Aust ralia, Transurban, has named Michelle Jablko as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This hiring comes as departing CEO Scott Charlton gets ready to step down in October and follows her three-year stint as the company's Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
ANZ's five years as CFO are part of Michelle Jablko's vast expertise, which also includes more than 20 years in investment banking and commercial law. Her hiring increases the current total of six female CEOs among Australia's top 20 firms. Vicki Brady at Telstra, Leah Weckert at Coles, and Fiona Hick at Fortescue Metals are a few notable recent recruits.
Through its one-day "Level the Playing Field" conference, hosted on August 18, 2023 in Sydney, The Coca-Cola Company is taking a brave step towards encouraging development for women and underrepresented groups in business, sports and society.
The Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai, the Saudi woman's rights activist Manal Al Sharif, the Australian paralympian Dylan Alcott AO, and Elizabeth Broderick, the founder of the Champions of Change Coalition are just a few of the eminent speakers who have been invited to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Summit.
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