International Equal Pay Day 2025: Closing the Gaps, Honoring Women’s Worth
When Cordelia Adakule, a brilliant software developer in Lagos, discovered that her male colleague, less experienced and trained by her, earned almost 30% more for the same role, she was devastated. “It was not just about the money,” she said, “it was about respect.” Cordelia’s story is echoed by millions of women across the world. Despite working just as hard, if not harder, women are still consistently undervalued in the global labor market. On September 18, 2025, the world pauses to mark International Equal Pay Day, a day dedicated to exposing and addressing this injustice. This year’s theme, “Policy Options to Close the Gender Pay Gap Over the Life Course,” calls on governments, organizations, and societies to design strategies that ensure women are paid fairly, not just at one stage of life, but throughout their entire careers. What is the Gender Pay Gap? The gender pay gap refers to the…
World Patient Safety Day: Celebrating Women Nurses and Midwives as Frontline Guardians of Safety
I remember sitting in the dimly lit recovery ward of the hospital, clutching my friend’s hand. She had given birth just hours earlier, but…
Can Women’s Career Success Be a Recipe for Divorce?
The rise of women as top executives, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders has changed the face of the global workforce. But with these gains in…
The Feminine Economy: Women Redesigning Capitalism in South America
Across South America, women are not just entering existing markets; they are transforming them. From Cartagena’s micro-enterprises to Indigenous-led bio-economies deep in the Amazon,…
International Day of Democracy: Celebrating the Women Who Lead, Legislate, and Transform the World
“The future of democracy is written not only in ballots, but in the courage of women who refuse silence.” As the world marks the…
The New Faces of African Politics – When They Lead, History Listens
The sharp crack of heels cutting through the marble echoes through the corridors of power across Africa; a wave of change flowing across different…
At the Table, Women Are Powering International Boards
Imagine a battlefield not of swords and shields, but of spreadsheets and strategy sessions. A modern arena where decisions flow across continents, shaping economies,…
Super Moms: Balancing Boardrooms and Bedtime Stories
At 7:30 a.m., Jennifer Locus is on her laptop, leading a video call with colleagues across three continents. By 8:00 a.m., she’s negotiating with…
National Aviation Day: The Untold Stories of Female Aircraft Engineers and Innovators
“We needed to be assertive as women in those days—assertive and aggressive—and the degree to which we had to be that way depended on…
Clara B. Arthur Returns to Lead GhIPSS — Breaking Barriers in Finance and Technology
“I am honoured to step into this role at this pivotal time,” Clara B. Arthur said with the quiet confidence of a woman who…
Global Power Women Conference (GPWC) 2025 Set to Ignite a Global Shift in Women-Led Leadership and Prosperity in New York
NEW YORK, USA — In a world rapidly redefining power and progress, the Global Power Women Conference (GPWC) 2025 emerges as the flagship platform…
Leading with Vision: Aminata Kane’s Rise to the Top of Africa’s Digital Economy
In a bold and transformative step toward deepening financial inclusion in Africa, Visa has appointed Aminata Kane Ndiaye as Senior Vice President and Head of…
