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Leading with Ubuntu: Zambia’s High Commissioner, H.E. Macenje Mazoka, Delivers Inspiring Goodwill Message at the Global Power Women Awards – London

London, United Kingdom – [April 2025] – At the Global Power Women Awards – London, Her Excellency Ms. Macenje Mazoka, High Commissioner of the Republic of Zambia to the United Kingdom, delivered an inspiring goodwill address centered on the African philosophy of Ubuntu—“I am because we are,” a term originating from the Nguni Bantu languages of Southern Africa, as a guiding principle for transformational leadership and women’s empowerment. “Ubuntu lies at the heart of Nandek culture and resonates deeply with the aspirations of women leaders worldwide,” she began. “It teaches us that leadership is not about personal gain, but about fostering collective progress, compassion, and shared humanity.” Speaking to a room filled with global dignitaries and changemakers, H.E. Mazoka emphasized that Zambia’s leadership approach, rooted in Ubuntu, prioritizes values such as care, peaceful coexistence, support, and mutual respect, particularly crucial in advancing gender equity and women’s leadership. She celebrated Zambia’s recent milestones…

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From Diplomacy to Advocacy: H.E. Ignacio Higueras Hare Delivers Powerful Goodwill Message at the Global Power Women Awards in London

London, United Kingdom – [April 2025] – In a stirring moment of global solidarity and commitment to gender equality, His Excellency Ignacio Higueras Hare, Ambassador of the Republic of Peru to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, delivered a powerful goodwill message at the 2025 Global Power Women Awards (GPW Awards), hosted in London by the Centre for Economic and Leadership Development (CELD), a UN ECOSOC-accredited organization. Addressing an esteemed gathering of global changemakers, diplomats, and transformational female leaders from across continents, Ambassador Higueras Hare emphasized the need to not only celebrate women’s achievements but to reflect deeply on the work that remains in ensuring the economic rights and inclusion of all people. “Celebrate, of course,” he remarked, “but perhaps think about what we can do to improve and guarantee the rights of the economy of our people.” The GPW Awards is a globally recognized platform that honors visionary women who…

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H.E. Christiane Aquino Bonomo Delivers Stirring Goodwill Message at Global Power Women Awards in London

London, United Kingdom – [April 2025] – At a defining moment for international cooperation and gender equity, Her Excellency Christiane Aquino Bonomo, Deputy Consul General of Brazil in London, delivered a compelling goodwill message at the 2025 Global Power Women Awards (GPW Awards). Hosted in London by the Centre for Economic and Leadership Development (CELD)—a UN ECOSOC-accredited organization, the ceremony gathered changemakers from across the globe to champion inclusion, equality, and transformational leadership. Addressing a distinguished audience of diplomats, global influencers, and women leaders, H.E. Bonomo set the tone with a bold call for inclusive international cooperation. “We are here today at a pivotal moment in international action,” she began, “a profound transformation in which the principles of multilateralism and cooperation are being tested by a crisis that requires urgent and collective action.” Amid mounting political tensions, growing global inequality, and rapid technological shifts, H.E. Bonomo underscored the urgency of rethinking…

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SunTrust Bank Sponsors Maiden Episode of CELD’s 2024 Webinar Series on Economic Policies through a Gender Lens

PRESS RELEASE 28 February 2024. SunTrust Bank Sponsors Maiden Episode of CELD’s 2024 Webinar Series on Economic Policies through a Gender Lens United Kingdom – The Centre for Economic and Leadership Development (CELD), in media partnership with Amazons Watch Magazine, is thrilled to announce that SunTrust Bank has stepped up as a proud sponsor of the highly anticipated webinar, “Webinar Panel Discussion on Economic Policies through a Gender Lens: Accelerating Progress Towards the 2030 Agenda.” This groundbreaking event, scheduled to take place on March 27th, 2024, at 12:45 PM to 2:15 PM (GMT), virtually on the Zoom platform, promises to be a game-changer in promoting gender equality and economic empowerment. With SunTrust Bank’s support, this webinar will bring together industry experts, thought leaders, and professionals to engage in a dynamic panel discussion on gender-sensitive economic policies and leadership strategies. By focusing on women’s economic independence as a catalyst for social…

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Asia’s Sheroes Unveiled: Celebrating Trailblazing Women in the Global Power Women Yearbook – Volume 1

In a resounding tribute to women who have fearlessly defied conventions and shattered glass ceilings, the Global Power Women (GPW) Yearbook serves as a powerful testament to their tenacity, celebrating female trailblazers who have left an indelible mark on the world. Across continents – Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, Middle East, and Oceania – these women have emerged as beacons of change, catalysts for progress, and champions of global empowerment, with their impact echoing through the realms of politics, philanthropy, business, and innovation.

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Bridges of Compassion: Her Excellency Angeline Ndayishimiye’s Impactful Journey Toward a Brighter Africa

“First ladies are the silent architects of compassion, weaving a tapestry of hope for the underprivileged. In their endeavours, they build bridges to better healthcare and education, creating pathways to a brighter Africa.”

– Grace Machel
Former First Lady of Mozambique and South Africa.

In the realm of global leadership, first ladies play a pivotal but often overlooked role as architects of compassion. Grace Machel’s words echo the transformative power wielded by figures such as Her Excellency Angeline Ndayishimiye, the esteemed First Lady of Burundi. At the helm of the Bonne Action UMUGIRANEZA Foundation, she is crafting a tapestry of hope for the underprivileged, fostering better healthcare, education, and pathways to a brighter Africa through her unwavering compassion for vulnerable communities.

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CELD Breaking Barriers: Unveiling the Timeless Global Power Women Yearbook – Volume 1

The Centre for Economic and Leadership Development (CELD) UK, a social impact organization dedicated to redefining the theory and practice of inclusive leadership and bringing true and enduring empowerment to women at various levels, recently published the Global Power Women (GPW) Yearbook – Volume 1, which was launched during the Global Power Women Conference (GPWC), held on the sidelines of the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in the renowned Big Apple and City of Dreams (New YORK) with the theme “Advancing Resilience & Transformational Women Leadership for Sustainable High Performance & Global Impact.“

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