The Week That Was: Global Women Empowerment News Overview

Women are nowadays making big changes in the economic system across the world. Being fearless, they are inculcating all the new skills and expertise while applying them to thrive in their careers. Regardless of industries, these women leaders are exploring and succeeding in nearly all of them and challenging the stereotypical mindset of people which has been there from the initial days of human civilisation. To prove their potential, they are breaking all barriers and marking their space in the industries, starting from politics to business.

The Global Woman Leader Team has collected all the women-centric information that you need to know for this week. From conferences to acquisition of positions, we have covered it all, just for you to know what women are actually doing.

Explore GWL’s News section to know more.

IFIC Bank Launches Initiative to Girls' Technological Advancement

IFIC Bank, a leading financial institution in the Republic of Bangladesh celebrated the "World Telecommunication and Information Society Day” and facilitated girls to build a technological advanced future generation. On the occasion, the bank launched the "IFIC Bank Stands Beside Women in Technological Advancement" campaign.

50 Women graduate from SheRebuilds' Second Cohort

More than 50 female participants of SheRebuilds the World Female Entrepreneurship Project’s second cohort have graduated and celebrated the ceremony with joy on May 13, 2024. All the participants were in between the age of 18 to 65.

TechFoundHer hosts Screening of 'Her The Money' in Belfast

In the fourth week of May, 2024, TechFoundHer, Women in tech organisation is all set to host the showing of an international film in Belfast while spotlighting the under investment in women entrepreneurs.

Strathclyde initiates Education Program for Saudi Arabian Women

By becoming the first UK higher education institution to establish a presence in the Kingdom, University of Strathclyde is all set to lead a strategic push for an education initiative in order to upskill women in Saudi Arabia.

Ardent Mills appoints Sheryl Wallace as New Chief Executive Officer

The premier flour-milling and ingredient company, Ardent Mills has made an announcement on the appointment of Sheryl Wallace as its new chief executive officer by the board of directors. Her tenure shall start from July 8, 2024. This transition in the firm took place due to the retirement of Ardent Mills’ current CEO, Dan Dye in April.

Tanya Lee gets selected to Join NSBA Leadership Council

The Contract Project Manager at the North Dakota Women's Business Center (NDWBC), Tanya Lee has got selected to join the prestigious National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council.