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The Rise of Women-Powered Economies: GPWF Cambridge 2026 Positions Women Leaders at the Centre of Capital, Trade and Economic Governance

At a time when global economies are navigating profound shifts in capital flows, trade systems, institutional governance, and economic resilience, the Global Power Women Forum (GPWF) Cambridge 2026 will convene an exceptional gathering of world leaders, policymakers, investors, academics, and enterprise leaders to examine the growing role of women in shaping the future of economic governance. Held in strategic collaboration with Wolfson College, University of Cambridge, GPWF Cambridge 2026 is built around the theme, “Women-Powered Economies: Capital, Trade and the Future of Economic Governance.” More than a women’s conference, the Forum is designed as a global power platform where influence converts to investment, leadership shapes economies, and strategic partnerships create pathways for sustainable development and shared prosperity. As nations face increasing pressure to stabilise capital flows, reform trade systems, strengthen institutional governance, and deliver measurable socio-economic outcomes, women leaders are playing increasingly influential roles in shaping fiscal policy, industrial strategy,…

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Can the World End Obstetric Fistula and Restore Dignity for Women?

By Staff Writer Thoraya Ahmed Obaid, former Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), once made a powerful statement while advocating for maternal health and safe childbirth: “No woman should die while giving life.” Yet for hundreds of thousands of women around the world, surviving childbirth can still come at a devastating cost. Every year, women and girls emerge from prolonged, obstructed labour with a preventable injury that leaves them incontinent, isolated, and stripped of their dignity. This condition, obstetric fistula, remains one of the clearest indicators of inequality in women’s healthcare and one of the most urgent maternal health challenges of our time. For many women, childbirth is expected to be a moment of celebration, the beginning of a new chapter filled with hope and promise. Instead, for those affected by obstetric fistula, it can become the beginning of years of physical suffering, social exclusion, and…

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Women in Blue Helmets: The Growing Force Transforming Global Peacekeeping

Women in Blue Helmets: The Growing Force Transforming Global Peacekeeping

By Blossom Ukoha As dawn broke over a remote village in South Sudan, a young mother cautiously approached a United Nations patrol. For months, fear had kept her indoors. Armed conflict had displaced families, disrupted livelihoods, and shattered trust in institutions. But on that day, she walked directly toward a female peacekeeper wearing the iconic blue helmet. The woman listened patiently, spoke with empathy, and helped connect the community to protection services. For the villagers, the presence of women in the peacekeeping force represented more than security; it offered trust, understanding, and hope. This scene reflects a growing reality across conflict zones worldwide. Women peacekeepers are increasingly becoming essential actors in the global pursuit of peace, helping communities rebuild after violence and contributing unique perspectives that strengthen peacekeeping missions. Yet despite their proven impact, women remain significantly underrepresented within United Nations peace operations. United Nations peacekeepers are military personnel, police…

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She Faced Rejection and Still Rose: The Inspiring Journey of Sibongile Sambo

“Do not wait for someone else to come and speak for you. It’s you who can change the world.” — Malala Yousafzai There is a quiet strength that lives within many women, especially in moments when life does not go as planned. It shows up when doors close, when opportunities slip away, and when the world suggests you are not enough. It is the strength to rise anyway, to begin again, and to believe again. For Sibongile Sambo, that strength transformed a painful rejection into a powerful legacy that continues to inspire women across Africa. A Dream Grounded, But Not Broken Sibongile’s journey began in Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, where she was born in 1974. Like many young women with ambition, she carried a dream that felt both exciting and attainable. She wanted to become a flight attendant with South African Airways. She pursued this dream with determination, believing she had what…

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Raising Confident Girls in a Globalised World

Raising Confident Girls in a Globalised World

On a warm evening in a bustling city, a mother watched her 11-year-old daughter scroll endlessly through her phone. Between perfectly curated images, filtered beauty, and carefully staged lifestyles, the girl’s smile slowly faded. “I wish I looked like that,” she whispered. In that quiet moment, a global reality came into focus. Across continents, cultures, and income levels, millions of girls are growing up in a world more connected than ever, yet increasingly uncertain about their own worth. Globalisation has opened doors for girls in unprecedented ways. Education levels are rising, access to information is expanding, and opportunities once considered unattainable are now within reach. Yet, beneath this progress lies a troubling pattern. Confidence in girls is declining, particularly during the critical transition from childhood to adolescence. Research consistently shows that between the ages of 8 and 14, girls experience an average 30 percent drop in confidence. While boys and…

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Exploring Culture through Travel: Why Every Woman Should Experience Africa

Exploring Culture through Travel: Why Every Woman Should Experience Africa

“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.” — Mark Twain There is something profoundly feminine about the way women experience travel. It is rarely just movement from one place to another. It is emotional. It is reflective. It is layered with meaning. A woman does not simply arrive, she absorbs, she observes, she connects. And nowhere in the world invites that kind of depth quite like Africa. Before you even step onto the continent, there are stories. Stories shaped by media, by history, by distance. But the moment you arrive, those stories begin to shift. You start to see Africa not as a single narrative, but as a living, breathing collection of cultures, identities, and experiences that cannot be simplified. This is the true essence of travel Africa culture. It challenges what you thought you knew. It replaces assumptions with lived reality. And for a woman, it opens a…

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Why Women Must Be at the Center of Global Space Innovation

By Blossom Ukoha “The Earth is the cradle of humanity, but one cannot live in a cradle forever,” said Konstantin Tsiolkovsky. Today, as humanity stretches beyond that cradle into space, a more pressing question emerges: who is shaping this future, and whose voices are still missing? For decades, space exploration has symbolised human ambition, intelligence, and progress. Yet beneath this inspiring narrative lies a quieter truth. Women remain significantly underrepresented in the very systems that are defining the future of our planet and beyond. This absence is not just about inequality. It is about missed opportunities, incomplete solutions, and a future that risks being built without the full strength of human insight. The Power Women Bring to Space Innovation Women have always been part of the story of space, even when history failed to center them. From Valentina Tereshkova, who proved that women belong beyond Earth, to the countless scientists,…

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