The Week That Was: Global Women Empowerment News Overview

Women are becoming more visible in a variety of areas, including politics, business, academia, and the philanthropic sector. Women's active participation in crafting policies and governance in the political arena is critical to furthering gender equality.

The business sector is increasingly recognizing the benefits of diverse leadership, as seen by the increasing number of women occupying top roles such as CEOs, board members, and executives. The rise in female-led businesses can be ascribed to supporting networks that aid in their success.

Women are having a lasting effect on academia as university presidents, deans, and department heads, as well as substantial contributions to teaching and research. Women are playing an important role in tackling societal concerns in the philanthropic sector.

Despite ongoing gender prejudices and discrepancies in pay, devoted organizations and advocacy groups are working relentlessly to break down barriers and create inclusive workplaces that enable women to take on leadership roles.

The Global Woman Leader website provides information on the accomplishments of female leaders.

AG Tsakani Maluleke to Join as Unesco External Auditor

AG Tsakani Maluleke is slated to join the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) as an external auditor in the coming year. She will be the first woman to hold this office.

The news of Tsakani Maluleke’s appointment was confirmed by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday. She was elected by members of different committees and subsidiary organs of the UN agency for the next six years.

Grameenphone's Farha Naz Zaman Wins Top Asia Marketeer Award 2023

Farha Naz Zaman, Head of Marketing of Grameenphone, was honoured by the Asia Marketing Federation (AMF) with the coveted Asia's Top Outstanding Woman Marketeer of the Year award at a spectacular ceremony in Thailand.

The AMF, Asia's most prestigious regulating organization, awarded Zaman for her remarkable leadership, accomplishments, and creative marketing tactics that have played a critical part in attaining Grameenphone's strategic objective.

Nicaragua's Sheynnis Palacios Crowned Miss Universe 2023

Sheynnis Palacios of Nicaragua was named Miss Universe 2023 in a stunning ceremony held at the José Adolfo Pineda Arena in San Salvador, El Salvador. The outgoing queen, R'Bonney Gabriel of Miss Universe 2022, handed up the coveted crown in a glittering ceremony during the 72nd Miss Universe competition.

The competition was tough, with 84 nations and territories sending delegates to this year's pageant. Miss Australia, Moraya Wilson, was named second runner-up, while Miss Thailand, Anntonia Porsild, was named first runner-up.

UAE Cyclist Safiya Al Sayegh Qualifies for Paris 2024 Olympics

Safiya Al Sayegh, a 22-year-old UAE cyclist, has carved her name in history by gaining qualification for the road race at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Safiya is the first Emirati woman and just the country's second rider to reach this milestone, following in the footsteps of compatriot Yousif Mirza.

Rangina Hamidi, Afghan ex-minister inspires at Summit in India

Rangina Hamidi, a former Afghan education minister, will be a featured speaker at the Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS), which will take place on November 21, 2023. The two-day summit, a signature event for the Bengal administration, will draw inspiration from Rangina’s remarkable life and work, which crosses national boundaries.

The 45-year-old US citizen, who is currently teaching in the business department at Arizona State University, will share stories of endurance and boldness, with a focus on empowering women entrepreneurs. 

UN & Norway Team up to Help Indian Women Farmers

In an effort to increase the resilience of women smallholder farmers in Assam (India), the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in India and the Norwegian Government have created an initiative to address the challenges posed by climate change.

The agreement, signed on November 15, is headed by Ms. Elisabeth Faure, the World Food Programme's Representative and Country Director in India, and Ms. Anne Beathe Tvinnereim, Norway's Minister of International Development, and seeks to empower women in Assam in the face of climate hazards.