The Week That Was: Global Women Empowerment News Overview

Women leaders are now equally strong in the corporate/business world. They are not left behind anymore. However, the growth has been a little sluggish. After decades of efforts, women are finally being on the forefront to drive growth in the economy equivalently as men, leading it to a more balanced one. These women hold the capability to achieve anything and everything that comes in their way to success. Now, in this contemporary world, men and women play an equal part when it comes to outside world, leaving behind all the gender stereotypes.

Global Woman Leader Team after looking for all the women-centric news throughout the week, we brought to you some of most trending ones, to keep you informed about what women are doing and what they can do.

Explore GWL’s News section to know more

Mastercard & Entreprenelle Conduct Workshops for Female Entrepreneurs in Egypt

Global payments technology leader, Mastercard, has partnered with Entreprenelle, an organization that aids, links, and educates female entrepreneurs in social and business growth. In a joint effort, Mastercard and Entreprenelle conducted a series of upskilling workshops designed to provide female entrepreneurs with the necessary tools and knowledge to expand and develop their businesses successfully.

UN Women launches Latest Edition of Gender Snapshot 2024

UN Women and United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs jointly launched the Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals: The Gender Snapshot 2024’s latest edition. They also revealed that the progress can be seen across the globe with regards to gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.

First Lady Jill Biden announces Spend of $500 M Annually on Women's Health Research

Intending to address health inequities that women face in United States, the First Lady Jill Biden unveils new set of actions with plans that involves spending a minimum of $500 million annually on health research of women.

Malaysia assists 500,000+ Women Entrepreneurs with Microfinance Programs

By assisting more than 500,000 women entrepreneurs, Malaysia has committed itself towards the economic empowerment of women through microfinance programs that offers capital and training, intending women to grow their businesses, as per Queen of Malaysia Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah.

Wema Bank receives Best Financier for Women Entrepreneurs Award

At the Global SME Finance Forum Conference Awards 2024, Wema Bank Plc has been honoured with two awards of excellence. The event took place at São Paulo in Brazil. The bank has received SME Financier of the Year (Africa) and Platinum Award for Best Financier for Women Entrepreneurs (Africa).