The Week That Was: Global Women Empowerment News Overview

By: GWL Team | Saturday, 28 October 2023

In recent years, the position of women in leadership has undergone tremendous change. Women are gaining prominence in politics, business, academia, and the charity sector. They play critical roles in establishing policy and governance in politics, promoting progress toward gender parity. More women are becoming CEOs, board members, and executives in the business sector, expanding the acknowledgment of the advantages of diverse leadership.

Entrepreneurship represents an increase in female-owned startups and enterprises, which has been assisted by support networks. Women are also creating a name for themselves in academia, serving as university presidents, deans, and department heads, and having an effect on teaching and research. Women have an important role in solving societal concerns in the charity sector. Gender prejudice and salary inequities persist, but organizations and advocacy work diligently to assist women's leadership by tearing down obstacles and creating inclusive settings.

For the most up-to-date information about female leaders' achievements, please visit The Global Woman Leader website.

Ita Buttrose Appointed Chair of CHeBA Advisory Committee

The UNSW Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) has announced the appointment of Ita Buttrose AC OBE as the Chair of its Advisory Committee. This appointment marks a historic moment for CHeBA, reinforcing its mission to tackle Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, which have become a national health priority, given the demographic shift towards an ageing population.

CHeBA has emerged as a pre-eminent centre in brain ageing research, and Ita Buttrose's role as Chair will bolster the research efforts of the centre. Her experience and leadership are set to play a vital role in supporting CHeBA's Co-Directors and their research team.

4th European Gender Equality Week announces Parliament

EP committees and delegations will hold discussions and public hearings on 'Gender Equality: What's Next? from 23 October to 29 October, marking the fourth European Gender Equality Week.

The fourth edition of European Gender Equality Week, announced by Vice President Evelyn Regner, involves various parliamentary committees and delegations holding sessions to address gender equality issues in their policy areas.

EP committees and delegations will hold discussions and public hearings on 'Gender Equality: What's Next? from 23 October to 29 October, marking the fourth European Gender Equality Week.

Oguchukwu Onwuzurike is Nigeria's Truecaller Country Manager

Truecaller, the global communication platform, has announced the hiring of Oguchukwu Onwuzurike as national manager in Nigeria. Truecaller has over seven million users in Nigeria, and Oguchukwu's position will include overseeing go-to-market operations and establishing alliances with suppliers, service providers, and local enterprises.

Truecaller's ultimate goal is to become a household name among consumers and companies in the region.

Iceland Prime Minister & Women Across the Nation Strike for Equality

Iceland, the world's most gender-equal country, witnesses a historic strike, bringing together women and nonbinary individuals to demand equal pay and an end to violence. Organized by trade unions, the strike called on participants to refrain from paid and unpaid work, including household chores, impacting public transport, healthcare, and other sectors. Though Iceland has made significant strides toward gender equality, a gender pay gap still persists.

This strike, described as the largest since 1975, sends a powerful message against discrimination in the workplace. Back in 1975, 90% of Icelandic women refused work, house cleaning, and childcare to protest workplace discrimination. This collective action led to groundbreaking legislation in 1976, guaranteeing equal rights regardless of gender.

Karachi Women Rally for Palestinians

On October 25, the women's branch of the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi chapter planned a demonstration in the heart of the busy megacity. Their fervent appeal was intended at the nation's authorities, pleading with them to denounce the Zionist regime's ongoing atrocities against the Palestinian people.

Women from Karachi gathered in large numbers on the streets of Gulshan-e-Iqbal, brandishing placards and banners. Their voices were filled with fervent cries criticizing Israel and its Western backers for the ongoing war crimes in Gaza.

Alyssa Rapp Leads GNVC at Chicago Booth

Alyssa Rapp has been named faculty head of the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation's Global New Venture Challenge (GNVC) at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

This program, developed for Executive MBA students all around the world, is critical in fostering entrepreneurship and creativity. Alyssa has a lot of expertise, having spent the last three years as an adjunct professor of entrepreneurship at the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business.

Tri-County Small Business Women of the Year Honored

The Small Business Women of the Year honors for Graham, Greenlee, and Gila counties were awarded by Eastern Arizona College's Small Business Development Center in a celebration of business and success. The ceremony, which took place on Tuesday, brought together the greatest businesspeople from these countries.

Dr. Susan Jones, owner of Gila Valley Clinic, has been selected Graham County's Small Business Woman of the Year for 2023. She became the sole owner in 1995 after a spectacular journey that began in 1984 as part of the clinic. Her commitment and leadership helped the practice grow from a two-doctor operation to a successful medical center with seven physicians, four nurse practitioners, a physician's assistant, and two mental health counselors.

University of Nottingham Unveils Inclusive Entrepreneurship Charter

The University of Nottingham released a national charter on October 27, 2023 at London's famous Shard skyscraper in a major effort aimed at boosting diversity and lowering obstacles to entrepreneurship.

Dr. Lorna Treanor, Associate Professor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Nottingham University Business School, was the driving force behind the creation of this ground-breaking Charter.