The Week That Was: Global Women Empowerment News Overview

Women are gaining clout in a number of fields, including politics, business, academia, and the charitable sector. Promoting gender equality requires their active engagement in policymaking and political control. The increased presence of women in key positions such as CEOs, board memberships, and senior roles reflects a growing understanding of the benefits of diverse leadership in the business sector. The surge in female-led firms can be attributed to supportive networks that help them succeed.

Women are making significant contributions to teaching and research as university presidents, deans, and department heads, leaving a lasting influence on academia. Furthermore, in the charitable sector, women are playing significant roles in addressing societal concerns

The Global Woman Leader serves as a venue for disseminating information about the accomplishments of female leaders. Have a look!

Adesuwa Okunbo-Rhodes Wins 2X Global Woman Manager 2023

Adesuwa Okunbo-Rhodes, the Founder and Managing Partner at Aruwa Capital Management, one of the few women-led investment firms in South Africa has been awarded as the 2023 2X Global Woman Manager of the Year 2023. She had earlier won the prestigious Impact Investor of the Year 2023 recognition. Adesuwa Okunbo put out a statement where she described the award “as a testament to the resilience of every woman navigating difficult paths towards long-term success.”

PM Hasina Celebrates Begum Rokeya, Empowers Women

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina emphasized her government's commitment to women's empowerment and equal rights during a ceremony commemorating Begum Rokeya Shakhawat Hossain's 143rd birth and 91st death anniversaries. Begum Rokeya, a trailblazer in Bangalee women's education and social change, was honoured during the event, which was hosted by the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs.

Women In Digital (WID) Holds Cybersecurity Workshop in Dhaka

Women in Digital (WID) hosted a thorough workshop on cybersecurity and associated topics at its Mohammadpur office in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on December 9, 2023, to address the rising worries of female entrepreneurs about cyber risks. Achia Nila, Women in Digital's visionary creator, shone light on the worrisome growth of cybercrime and bullying not just inside the organization's community but across the country. 

Monash Awards Brunt Fellowship to Professor Skouteris

Monash University is pleased to announce that Professor Helen Skouteris of the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine has been awarded the inaugural Maureen Brunt Professorial Fellowship. This prestigious fellowship, named after Monash University's first female professor, strives to promote brilliance and ambition among the university's highly prospective female teachers.

Egyptian Startups Win $10,000 Each in She's Next Competition

Three Egyptian firms have won the She's Next competition, a joint effort of Visa and Commercial International Bank (CIB), in a celebration of female entrepreneurship. The competition, which aimed to accelerate the digital transformation of women-owned companies, received over 4,000 submissions from around Egypt. Hadeer Shalaby of Green Fashion, Salma Tammam of Reme-D, and Nihal Ali of Fincart were named winners in a renowned award event hosted at the Hyatt Regency Cairo West.

PVH Appoints Presidents for Tommy Hilfiger NA and Chief People Officer

PVH Corp. has named Sophia Hwang-Judiesch as President of Tommy Hilfiger North America in a strategic move to strengthen its senior leadership team. Hwang-Judiesch, who is well-known for her skill in promoting brand and market growth, will start on January 8, 2024.

She will report directly to Stefan Larsson, CEO of PVH, and will also join the global TOMMY HILFIGER executive team. Hwang-Judiesch offers extensive expertise from past positions at Ulta Beauty, Carter's Oshkosh, Esprit, and, most recently, Hudson's Bay, where she served as President.

Nucleus RadioPharma Appoints Kathy Spencer-Pike as CCO

Nucleus RadioPharma, the pioneering radiopharmaceutical business, has appointed Kathy Spencer-Pike as Chief Commercial Officer in a deliberate move to strengthen its leadership team. Ms. Kathy is ready to play a significant role in advancing Nucleus RadioPharma's expansion, with over two decades of experience in Fortune 50 environments and a solid track record in fast-paced growth and startup firms.