The Week That Was: Global Women Empowerment News Overview (6 January - 11 January)

In this fast-moving world, females are getting stronger each day while making things work in favour of themselves. These females are such strong leaders that they are growing exponentially in the business realm as well as corporate landscape, contending with their male counterparts, carrying resilience and pliability. Furthermore, the landscape of business also involves numerous women in today’s date, possessing the increase of women-founders.

Once again in this new year, Global Women Leader Team 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.

Anna Wintour, Jane Goodall Awarded US' Presidential Medal of Freedom

US President Joe Biden announced the names of recipients of the 2025 Presidential Medal of Freedom. The highest civilian honor in the U.S., the 2025 Presidential Medal of Freedom is being awarded to 13 individuals from a diverse group of leaders across fields such as science, sports, and social justice.

International Insurer TMK Releases New Report for 'FemHealth' Founders

A new report has been released by a leading international insurer ‘Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK)’, demonstrating the market opportunity, specifically for brokers and insurers with an intent to assist women’s health start-ups ‘FemHealth’ founders.

Du appoints Amna Al Akraf as New Chief Internal Auditor

In a recent announcement, the leading telecom and digital services provider ‘Du’ revealed that Amna Al Akraf has been appointed as the company’s new Chief Internal Auditor. In addition, Du caters in the Telecommunications industry with specialities in Media, Advertising, and Technology.

Aurora Tech Award Reveals Top 120 Women Founders for 2025

Recently, Aurora Tech Award revealed its Top 120 women founders for the year 2025 with Nigeria taking center stage. Aurora Tech Award, is an annual award which celebrates the boldest and most ambitious female founders in emerging markets.

Kelly Ayotte Sworn as New Hampshire's 83rd Governor

Recently, Kelly Ayotte, the former U.S. Sen. was sworn as the New Hampshire’s 83rd governor. She promised to bring people together while prodding youngsters to ‘step up and contribute’. Kelly Succeeded a fellow Republican Chris Sununu who decided to go against seeking fifth two-year term that has been set up on country’s one of the most competitive gubernatorial races.