The Week That Was: Global Women Empowerment News Overview

Women leaders are growing at a fast pace in the last few decades. The rise of female entrepreneurship and their involvement in the corporate sector has given a massive increase to the economy and helped the society to grow, as a whole. These working-females’ role in the business and corporate world is an essential part of this realm now. Pushing the orthodox mindset, these women have taken a step forward and pursued their dreams, inspiring many other females who are living in tier-2 and tier-3 cities.

Global Woman Leader Team has again showed up this week, bringing many women leader’s achievement. Some has taken new positions while other have started their own businesses, we have covered it all.

Explore GWL’s news section to know more.

Kemi Badenoch Becomes First Ever Black Woman to Lead UK Conservatives

44-year-old Kemi Badenoch has succeeded Rishi Sunak as the leader of UK Conservatives in a decisive leadership contest. Kemi received 57% of votes from Conservative members giving her the lead and making her the first ever black woman to lead the UK Conservatives.

Bitget launches 'Pitch n Slay' Program for Female Entrepreneurs in Blockchain

A special initiative has been launched by Bitget under its Blockchain4Her program that is being organised for providing female entrepreneurs with exposure in the blockchain space. Founded in 2018, Bitget is a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company that caters in the Financial Services industry.

ICC to host Women's Champions Trophy 2027 in Sri Lanka

As part of the Women's Future Tour Programme (FTP) for 2025–2029, which intends to promote women's cricket by adding another significant international event to the calendar, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the Women's Champions Trophy.

ASHA Microfinance Bank Appoints Funmilola Paseda Oladoyinbo as First Female CEO

In a recent announcement, ASHA Microfinance Bank Limited revealed that Funmilola Paseda Oladoyinbo has been appointed for the position of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, becoming the first ever female to occupy such role. In addition, it is esteemed ASA International Group’s subsidiary.

200 Women Founders to Raise INR 850 Cr Under Goldman Sachs '10,000 Women Finance for Growth' Initiative

Goldman Sachs announces that 200 women entrepreneurs, part of its 10,000 Women Finance for Growth to raise Rs 850 crore from different investors. They will be able to grow their ventures and add jobs from the funding. In line with the government's goal of a Viksit Bharat by 2047, the effort has already helped India's economy flourish.