The Week That Was: Global Women Empowerment News Overview

Nowadays women have become the anchor of the society because of their skills in different industries. They are leading in corporate and business world with leadership roles. Even politics has some of the skilled women who are leading countries as prime ministers and presidents. While competing with the world, females are also giving a tough competition to their male counterparts globally, serving as CEOs, CMOs, CFOs etc. The world is also witnessing the rise of female-led enterprises that are playing as bigger players in the market today.

Global Woman Leader Team brings numerous women related news stories that secured their space on the internet this week. These women have contributed, participated and supported changes in the society.

Explore GWL’s news section to know more.

Former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki Passes Away at 56

Tech titan Susan Wojcicki has passed away after living with non-small cell lung cancer for two years at the age of 56. Susan was previously, the CEO of video platform YouTube, where she worked for 25 years. She was also one of the first few (16th) employees hired at Google.

Emerge Events to host Summit for Pine Belt Businesswomen

Emerge Events is all set to host the second annual Pine Belt Women Business Owner Summit that shall provide Women business owners around Pine Belt to have networking opportunities while connecting with female entrepreneurs, find information and gather resources.

Visa Canada announces She's Next Grant Program's Recipients

On August 13, 2024, Visa Canada has made an announcement regarding the She’s Next Grant Program’s recipients that is aimed at uplifting women-owned small businesses (SMBs). 10 winners of the program shall get $10,000 CAD grants in awards.

Mastercard launches Strivers' Hub for Malaysia's Women-Led MSMEs

In an alliance with The Asia Foundation, Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth has revealed the Strivers’ Hub with an intent to boost economic opportunities for Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) of Malaysia, under the support of Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWPM) of Malaysia through its agency, Jabatan Pembangunan Wanita (JPW).

YLC-IDEAL Leadership Summit & Awards 2024 to Focus on Women Leadership

The Young Leaders Connect (YLC)-IDEAL Leadership Summit and Awards 2024 is scheduled to take place on the last Saturday of Women’s Month, 23 August 2024, with the tagline ‘Empowering the Future’. This prestigious event will be held on the 30th of August in at the Standard Bank Global Leadership Centre, Morningside- Johannsburg.

Brumbies Announce Luncheon to Support Women in Rugby

The Safeguard Global ACT Brumbies are pleased to release details of their annual Women in Business, Leadership & Sport Luncheon, sponsored by Gow-Gates Insurance Brokers, to be held on Friday, September 6, from 12. 30pm to 2. 30pm at Hotel Realm, Barton.