World Diabetes Day 2025: Women and Diabetes — A Global Call to Care, Prevent, and Empower
By Blossom Ukoha “Globally, women with diabetes have a right to a healthy future and to equitable access to diabetes medicines, technologies and self‑management education.” — World Health Organization (WHO) On World Diabetes Day 2025, as the world marks the theme “Diabetes Across Life Stages,” attention turns to the unique challenges faced by women living with diabetes. As the World Health Organization reminds us, “women with diabetes have a right to a healthy future and to equitable access to diabetes medicines, technologies and self‑management education,” this day underscores the urgent need to ensure that every girl and woman, from adolescence through reproductive years and into older adulthood, has the tools, knowledge, and support to prevent, manage, and thrive despite diabetes. Recognizing these gender-specific barriers is critical not only for individual health but for empowering women, protecting maternal and child well-being, and strengthening families and communities globally. The Rising Global Burden…
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…
World Food Day 2025: Women — The Backbone of Global Food Security
“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together — and in the journey to end hunger,…
World Mental Health Day: Breaking the Silence on Women’s Mental Health in Emergencies
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
When Cordelia Adakule, a brilliant software developer in Lagos, discovered that her male colleague, less experienced and trained by her, earned almost 30% more…
World Patient Safety Day: Celebrating Women Nurses and Midwives as Frontline Guardians of Safety
I remember sitting in the dimly lit recovery ward of the hospital, clutching my friend’s hand. She had given birth just hours earlier, but…
Can Women’s Career Success Be a Recipe for Divorce?
The rise of women as top executives, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders has changed the face of the global workforce. But with these gains in…
The Feminine Economy: Women Redesigning Capitalism in South America
Across South America, women are not just entering existing markets; they are transforming them. From Cartagena’s micro-enterprises to Indigenous-led bio-economies deep in the Amazon,…
International Day of Democracy: Celebrating the Women Who Lead, Legislate, and Transform the World
“The future of democracy is written not only in ballots, but in the courage of women who refuse silence.” As the world marks the…
The New Faces of African Politics – When They Lead, History Listens
The sharp crack of heels cutting through the marble echoes through the corridors of power across Africa; a wave of change flowing across different…
At the Table, Women Are Powering International Boards
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…
