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 boards, and take part in any process that affects them, their families, and their communities. Yet in spite of the rising numbers of women being elected to national parliaments, they have a long way to go to achieve gender equality in the political sphere. In 2015, women made up less than 10% of parliamentarians in 38 countries. Within the public sector, they hold less than 30% of senior management positions. And they are virtually silenced in peace processes; between 1992 and 2011, women accounted for less than 4% of signatories to peace agreements, and fewer than 10% of peace talk negotiators. Due to discriminatory laws, institutional and cultural barriers, as well as disproportionate access to quality education, healthcare, and resources, women worldwide continue to be marginalized…
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…
Do not bring people in your life who weigh you down – Trust your instincts
Do not bring people in your life who weigh you down. And trust your instincts … good relationships feel good. They feel right. They…
How to Take A Relationship from The Battlefield to Blissful Coexistence
The word compromise generally refers to an agreement or settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions; it could also…
Chen Lihua – Her Journey Back to Royalty
Asia is adorned successful women in different fields of leadership, from business to politics, and education, these women have smashed through stereotypes and are…
