The Week That Was: Global Women Empowerment News Overview

Women are gaining importance in a variety of professions, including politics, business, academia, and the charitable sector. Women's active participation in influencing policies and governance in the political arena is critical for improving gender equality.

The increasing number of women in critical roles such as CEOs, board members, and executives demonstrates a growing recognition of the benefits of diverse leadership in the business sector. The increase in female-led firms can be linked to supporting networks that help to their success.

Women are making important contributions to teaching and research as university presidents, deans, and department heads, creating a lasting impression on academia. Furthermore, in the charity sector, women are playing critical roles in tackling societal challenges.

Despite ongoing gender prejudices and salary inequities, 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 provides as a forum for sharing information on female leaders' accomplishments.

Ex-Apprentice Michelle Niziol Wins Entrepreneur Award

Michelle Niziol, a former candidate on BBC's The Apprentice, has been named the Great British Entrepreneur Awards' Family Business Entrepreneur for the South East. The award was given to her in appreciation of her remarkable work with IMS Property Group, which she created.

Hegen CEO Yvon Bock Named EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2023

Ms Yvon Bock, the creative creator and CEO of Hegen, a premier infant goods brand, was awarded in Singapore as the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2023. Ms Yvon won the prestigious overall prize after triumphing in the consumer products category, beating out three other significant competitors.

NACO Launches Women's Initiative for Canadian Entrepreneurs

The National Angel Capital Organization (NACO) has launched the National Women's Initiative, a ground-breaking set of programs targeted at boosting female entrepreneurs across Canada. The program will leverage a large network of partner organizations and will be funded by the Government of Canada through the Inclusive Women's Venture Capital program, a critical component of the nation's first Women Entrepreneurship Strategy.

Women's Elite Sports to Generate Billion Dollar Revenue in 2024

Deloitte has estimated that annual worldwide income for women's elite sports would cross the billion-dollar mark for the first time in 2024, in a game-changing development for the industry. The estimated income of US$1.28 billion, taken from matchday profits, broadcast, and commercial sources, represents a spectacular "at least 300 percent higher" gain above three-year values.

Pakistan Launches First 'Gender Bond' for Flood-Hit Women

In a historic step, Pakistan became the first South Asian country to issue a 'gender bond' to raise Rs2.5 billion ($8.7 million) to fund microloans for around 30,000 women, especially those impacted by the terrible floods of 2022.

WE4A Empowers 60,000 Ugandan Women Entrepreneurs

The Women Entrepreneurship for Africa (WE4A) initiative in Uganda has completed its current phase, thanks to a significant investment of sh78 billion from the Tony Elumelu Foundation, the German Embassy, and the EU. The project sought to empower women entrepreneurs and was carried out by the German Development Agency GIZ through Solid Rock Life and Business Services Ltd.