The Week That Was: Global Women Empowerment News Overview (22nd May - 27th May)

Global Women Leader aims to highlight the accomplishments, challenges, and ground-breaking initiatives spearheaded by women entrepreneurs around the globe. We believe in celebrating their achievements, showcasing their innovative ideas, and providing a platform to inspire aspiring entrepreneurs and empower women to pursue their business dreams.

Each week, we will bring you a curated selection of news, interviews, success stories, and expert insights that capture the essence of women's entrepreneurship. Our focus is on the diverse range of industries and sectors where women are making an impact. Through this comprehensive overview, we hope to foster a sense of community, collaboration, and inspiration among women entrepreneurs and those who aspire to join their ranks. Together, we can contribute to a more equitable and diverse business landscape that recognizes and harnesses the immense talent and potential of women entrepreneurs.

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Women's World Cup: FIFA Secretary General Samoura Urges TV Companies to Increase Offers

Fatma Samoura, FIFA Secretary General has urged television broadcasters in major European countries to come up with improved offers to avoid a TV blackout of the upcoming Women's World Cup.

"Discussions are ongoing, but I cannot see a country like France, which staged this same World Cup four years ago, not broadcasting it," Samoura told a global news agency.

Interactive self-care event organised to honour National Women's Health Week in Texas

In Madisonville, Texas, a free, interactive self-care event was held to honour National Women's Health Week on 21^st May, 2023. The Summit Hotel hosted the Empowering Her Women's Health Expo, which included free childcare so that parents could unwind and take in the event while their children enjoyed the nutritious food and drinks, health exams, and small makeovers.

Additionally, there were fitness demonstrations, a fashion show, giveaways, lectures on career and professional development, and courses on wardrobe and appearance.

Visa creates "She's Next" Program to Assist Women-Owned Enterprises in Qatar

For the first time in Qatar, Visa, the industry pioneer in digital payments, announced the start of its worldwide “She's Next” project to support the country's female entrepreneurs. A worldwide advocacy programme called She's Next, backed by Visa, attempts to help women-owned small companies by providing finance, mentorship, and training.

Women entrepreneurs in Qatar from all fields and industries have until June 23, 2023, to submit an application to She's Next. A bespoke training programme, a grant of USD 50,000, and access to She's Next Club tools including a workshop library and entrepreneurial network will all be given to one winner.

Global Pitch Competition for Women Entrepreneurs for 2023 announced by TiE Boston

For the 2023 Global Pitch Competition for women entrepreneurs, TiE Boston is accepting submissions. Companies that have been shortlisted will go through sessions that are crucial for the expansion of their businesses and can take part in a variety of mentorship and networking events all year long. In November 2023, TiE Boston will send the First Place Winners to represent them in the international finals in Singapore.

The Boston Chapter Final will take place in August 2023, while the Singapore Global Final will take place in November 2023. Applications for the TiE Boston University Pitch Competition are due on June 15, 2023.

Kira Best named Vice President of Sales for Chewy by Royal Canin, North America

By Royal Canin North America, Kira Best has been named the vice president of sales for Chewy. Kira shall begin reporting to Daryn Brown, Regional President of Royal Canin North America, as of June 1, 2023. A division of Mars, Inc. is Royal Canin. With the establishment of this role, the Royal Canin North America Leadership Team currently has five female executives, or around 42% of all senior leaders throughout the whole organisation.

For Chewy, one of the company's biggest clients, Kira has improved relationships in her prior position to support our mission and advance the collaboration in a mutually beneficial way.  She has also shown a talent for building relationships and finding cooperative, considerate solutions to professional problems. Kira has a fantastic development strategy in place, which includes e-commerce and career paths inside the business unit.

Central Bank of Nigeria promotes campaign to educate UNILAG women about the eNaira currency

On the occasion of the Law Ladies Day event at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) in Nigeria, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) carried out a campaign to educate women about the eNaira.

The goal of the effort is to further encourage the use of eNaira among Nigerians who gathered for the 2023 Law Ladies' Day celebration at UNILAG, Yaba Lagos, including ladies, students, and law students.