The Week That Was: Global Women Empowerment News Overview

Women are getting stronger day by day in this fast-moving world, making things work in favour of themselves. There is an exponential growth in a number of females in the realm of business and corporate where they are contending with their male counterparts, having resilience and pliability. Moreover, the business world also consists of many females in today’s date with the rise of female founders. Females are still being vigorous despite coming across numerous challenges, running towards building a successful career.

Without failing, Global Woman Leader Team has brought to you several such news that informs you about women’s achievements and everything related to them. This week, the team has covered about conferences, funding initiatives and what not.

Explore GWL’s news section to know more.

Dubai Women Establishment Board of Directors Meet to Discuss 2025 Initiatives

During the fourth meeting for 2024, Dubai Women Establishment’s (DWE) Board of Directors had discussions regarding the initiatives as well as projects that they want to executive on the first half of 2025. These initiatives are a part of the strategic plan 2023-2027 of the establishment.

Google Appoints Debbie Weinstein as President for Europe, Middle East & Africa

In a recent announcement, it has been revealed by Google that Debbie Weinstein will be taking up the position of president in Europe, the Middle East and Africa for the organisation. In addition, Google caters in the Software Development industry having headquarters in Mountain View, CA with specialities in search, ads, mobile, android, online video, apps, machine learning, virtual reality, cloud etc.

798 Women-Led Ventures in Africa Receive $3.99 M to Boost Africa's Green Transformation

On December 18, 2024, IYBA WE4A partners made an announcement regarding the 798 women-led green businesses’ selection within eight African countries as part of IYBA WE4A Programme. In addition, earlier in 2024, the second instalment of the “Invest in Young Businesses in Africa – Women Entrepreneurship for Africa” (IYBA WE4A) has been introduced.

Oprah Winfrey to Headline 20th Annual Massachusetts Conference for Women in Boston

Recently, the nation’s largest women's conference ‘20th annual Massachusetts Conference for Women’ witnessed the participation of almost 11,000 attendees while observing a lineup of speakers. The event took place at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center with the theme "Power in Unity”.

Swizzle Ventures' Jessica Kamada raises $5 million for Women's Health Concerns

An SEC filing reveals that a new venture fund has finally come in town i.e., Swizzle Ventures. It is founded by the former COO of marketing agency Bamboo, Jessica Kamada who has raised slightly more than $5 million for its Fund I, without having any target raise amount.