How many women does it take to change a broken Congress?
The next United States Congress will have at least 123 women in the House and Senate, including two Muslim-American women, two Native American women and two 29-year-olds. Ten more women could still win in midterm races that remain too close to call. Starting in 2019, women will make up nearly a quarter of the 435-member House of Representatives – a record high. Currently, there are 84 women in the House. The female newcomers’ women will make waves in government – and not just because women legislators often bring greater attention to wage gaps, family leave policy, sexual harassment, child abuse and other critical issues that disproportionately affect women. As scholars who study political leadership, we believe more women will be also good for Congress for a more fundamental reason: They may just get a broken system working again. Women try to collaborate. Washington has been ferociously polarized since the 2016…
Chamonix – Travel on the Sledge
Chamonix is a vibrant, edgy town known as both a world-class ski resort and a mountaineering destination. Situated in the Haute-Savoie region of eastern…
Building your fashion brand can be challenging – Try these steps
Launching the first collection of a fashion brand is just the initial step. It takes a lot more to sustainably grow it over time,…
Enhancing Women’s Political Participation is a Sound Investment for All
Girls and women have a right to be heard. To engage in civil society, vote in elections, be elected to government office, serve on…
Define Success on Your Own Terms and Achieve It by Your Own Rules
“Define success on your own terms, achieve it by your own rules, and build a life you’re proud to live.” – Anne Sweeney, Co-Chair…
When We Stand Up for Our Rights, We Stand for The Rights of Other Women
A gender equal society with a framework in which both sexes have access to equal opportunities is one that every woman looks forward to.…
We Can Eliminate Poverty by Investing in Agro Businesses – Ms. Felicia Twumasi
Mrs. Felicia Twumasi is the CEO of Homefoods Processing and Cannery Limited, a high-scale ethnic food processing and packaging company, with 70% market share…
Lack of Access to Finance Could Not Kill My Entrepreneurial Dreams
Mrs Francisca Karikari, CEO, Glorygate Capital Limited, has a very rich experience in the insurance industry that spans 20 years. She brings a great…
Our Government Policies Target the Elimination of Existing Gender Gaps in Armenia – Sarkissian
In this exclusive interview with the Amazons Watch magazine, the Spouse of the President of Armenia discussed the gender gaps and challenges of women…
I Feel Fulfilled to Touch the Lives of Public Servants – Dr. Hannatu Adamu Fika
Dr. Hannatu Adamu Fika, Executive Secretary/CEO, Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board is a source of inspiration to women and young girls in Nigeria,…
Being Professional Has Been My Watchword – Dr. Ijeoma E. Jidenma
Dr. Ijeoma E. Jidenma, CEO, Leading Edge Consulting, in an exclusive interview with the Amazons Watch magazine, talks about her career as a management…
Empower a Woman; Empower a Nation – Veronicah Gladys Namagembe
Often times, women are relegated to procreative and domestic accomplishments. In a system where women are empowered, they are fully involved in all areas…
