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, we go forward on the strength of women.” — Dr. Qu Dongyu, Director-General, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Every year on October 16, the world celebrates World Food Day, marking the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in 1945. This year, as FAO commemorates its 80th anniversary, the global theme — “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future,” reminds us that ending hunger and malnutrition requires collective action, inclusivity, and innovation. While millions around the world are burdened by food insecurity, women remain at the heart of the global food chain, yet often at the periphery of benefits and recognition. Around 673 million people still live without adequate food, even as obesity and food waste continue to…
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…
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…
Clara B. Arthur Returns to Lead GhIPSS — Breaking Barriers in Finance and Technology
“I am honoured to step into this role at this pivotal time,” Clara B. Arthur said with the quiet confidence of a woman who…
