The Week That Was: Global Women Empowerment News Overview (20 March - 25 March)

Women have been making significant strides in leadership roles around the world in recent years. From politics to business to science and technology, women are breaking barriers and proving that they are just as capable and competent as their male counterparts.

Women leaders are known for their unique leadership style, which often emphasizes empathy, collaboration, and inclusivity. By bringing diverse perspectives to the table, women leaders are able to create more innovative and effective solutions to complex challenges.

However, despite the progress that has been made, women are still underrepresented in leadership positions, particularly in male-dominated fields. There is a need for continued efforts to promote gender diversity and equality in leadership positions, so that more women can have the opportunity to contribute their talents and skills to the betterment of society.

With support, women may become stronger and achieve success in many areas of their lives. Women in leadership positions are proving their worth and importance in many different industries, and they are getting more and more recognition.

They get unanimous praise for making a stance for their right to complete growth in areas including education, research, and the workforce. A list of some of the well-known people who made noteworthy progress this week can be found on the website theglobalwomanleader.com

Georgetown Institute for Women Peace and Security Conducts Conference Series at the UN in New York

The 67th session of the United Nations’ Commission on the Status of Women saw  Georgetown University Institute for Women, Peace, and Security (GIWPS) conduct co-sponsored events geared towards gender equality and climate change.

The University hosted said events alongwith the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government and several other partners in the global community. The events' sessions were conducted at the U.N. in New York City from March 6 to 1. They included topics such as “Gender Equality as a Prerequisite for Democracy,” “The Situation of Women in Afghanistan” and “Embracing Equity in Climate Action.” 

Women Owned Marketing Firms ParkerWhite & Crowe PR form Creative Alliance

Crowe PR and ParkerWhite, two women-owned marketing firms with offices in San Diego, have announced the formation of a creative strategic collaboration to collaborate with clients in the medical technology sector. The announcement fell on the most recent International Day for Women.

Both businesses, according to a statement, have complementary med-tech capabilities. For businesses in the healthcare technology, consumer goods, and hotel industries, Crowe PR, launched in 2014, offers services in public relations, thought leadership, social media amplification, crisis communications, influencer marketing, and content production.

Joe Biden supports the "Brave Women" of Iran as the White House observes Nowruz

President of the United States Joe Biden stated that the United States supports the "brave women and all the residents of Iran" who are inspiring the rest of the world by standing up for their "human rights and fundamental freedoms" with conviction and bravery.

During a Nowruz celebration at the White House, Joe Biden declared that the US and its allies "continue to hold Iranian authorities responsible for their crimes against their people."

Bangladesh based Eastern Bank Launches women's banking website

On March 20, 2023, at a round table discussion titled "Women's Participation in Smart Bangladesh," Eastern Bank Ltd. (EBL) introduced a women's banking platform for its female businesses.

According to a press release, this portal is a completely self-service platform where consumers may access a full range of online services, including company management training, access to finance training, entrepreneurial development programs, and online loan applications. Forrest E. Cookson, an economist, gave the roundtable's keynote paper.

Jill Biden, the first lady of the US, discusses the necessity for men to support women's rights

At a Women's History Month event, US First Lady Jill Biden urged males to speak out and fight for women's rights. Jill Biden voiced concern about the predicament that women are in, saying that they are "battles that we believed we had won a long time ago." Prior to her husband Joe Biden and US Vice President Kamala Harris, she was speaking.

We need more men to hold one other accountable when women are hurt or left behind, Jill Biden noted. The fight for women's equality should come to an end, the first lady remarked.

AWIEF opens registration for conference by Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum in Kigali, Rwanda, in 2023

The annual conference and awards are already accepting registration, according to the Africa Women Innovation and Enterprise Forum (AWIEF). The famous AWIEF event, now in its ninth year, will take place on November 9 and 10, 2023, at the Kigali Convention Centre (KCC) in Kigali, Rwanda.

More than 1,300 entrepreneurs and startups, industry experts, thought leaders, policymakers, and change-makers from the government, corporate, and development sectors come together on AWIEF, which has grown to be Africa's leading platform for entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology, for impactful discussions and dialogue on new ideas, initiatives, strategies, and solutions to drive innovation, entrepreneurship, digitization, intra-African trade, investing, food security, and climate change.