If Peace Had a Face, It Would Be a Woman – Celebrating United Nations Day 2025
The sun rose over New York on October 24, 2025, illuminating the iconic United Nations headquarters draped in blue and white, symbols of peace and unity. But this year’s celebration carried deeper meaning: the UN marked its 80th anniversary under the theme, “Promoting Peace, Unity, and Global Partnerships.” Amid the speeches and reflections, one truth resonated louder than ever: peace, unity, and global progress cannot flourish without women at the center. From the dusty streets of Sudan to the digital labs of Singapore, women continue to stand as quiet architects of hope, mediating conflicts, pioneering innovations, leading humanitarian responses, and shaping the moral compass of governance. The world may celebrate the UN’s enduring mission, but its greatest measure of success lies in how well it empowers women to lead the charge for justice and peace. Eighty Years of Promise: From “We the Peoples” to “We the Women” When the United…
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Hadiza Kumi sat quietly amid the ruins of what used to be her home, clutching her child’s hand and staring into the distance. The…
International Equal Pay Day 2025: Closing the Gaps, Honoring Women’s Worth
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The sharp crack of heels cutting through the marble echoes through the corridors of power across Africa; a wave of change flowing across different…
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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…
