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 where you were. I had to be in the front row.” — Katherine Johnson, NASA mathematician. Every August 19th, the world pauses to celebrate National Aviation Day, a holiday first proclaimed by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1939 to honor the birthday of Orville Wright, one of the pioneers of human flight. Over the decades, the day has grown into a global moment of reflection on aviation’s remarkable progress; from fragile wood-and-cloth planes to jetliners, spacecraft, and futuristic drones. Yet, within this inspiring story, one chapter has often been underwritten: the women whose genius, grit, and innovation in aircraft engineering and design made many of these milestones possible. While we often celebrate daring female pilots like Amelia Earhart and Bessie Coleman, the engineers, the women…
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…
Global Power Women Conference (GPWC) 2025 Set to Ignite a Global Shift in Women-Led Leadership and Prosperity in New York
NEW YORK, USA — In a world rapidly redefining power and progress, the Global Power Women Conference (GPWC) 2025 emerges as the flagship platform…
Leading with Vision: Aminata Kane’s Rise to the Top of Africa’s Digital Economy
In a bold and transformative step toward deepening financial inclusion in Africa, Visa has appointed Aminata Kane Ndiaye as Senior Vice President and Head of…
Seats of Strength: The Global Rise of Women Legislators, One Bold Action at a Time
In parliaments across the globe, from the marble halls of Europe to the grassroots chambers of Asia, Latin America, and the Pacific, something quietly…
Shazia Azim Honored for Transforming Global Finance and Championing Inclusion at the 2025 GPW Awards in London
London, United Kingdom – [April 2025] – At the prestigious 2025 Global Power Women Awards (GPW Awards) held in London, Shazia Azim, Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)…
World Malaria Day 2025: Why Women Must Lead the Malaria Fight
“We must reimagine a world free of malaria—where no mother dies giving life and no child loses life to a mosquito bite.” — Dr. Matshidiso Moeti,…
Girls in ICT 2025: A Global Call to Digital Inclusion
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” — Eleanor Roosevelt As we observe International Girls in ICT Day…
Celebrating World Book and Copyright Day Through the Lens of Women
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” — Maya Angelou Each year on April 23rd, the world pauses to…
Transforming Real Estate and Redefining Leadership: Marième Ngom Bags the African Female Leadership Impact Award in London
London, United Kingdom – [April 2025] – At the prestigious Global Power Women Awards (GPW Awards) held in London, Ms. Marième Ngom, Managing Director of Sertem…
From The Bahamas to the Global Stage: H.E. Ann Marie Davis Receives Global Female Impact Leadership Award in London
London, United Kingdom – [April 2025] – The prestigious 2025 Global Power Women Awards (GPW Awards), a hallmark event recognizing women of exceptional leadership and…
From Wall Street to West Africa: Solange Amichia Receives the African Female Leadership Impact Award in London
London, United Kingdom – [April 2025] – At the most exciting 2025 Global Power Women Awards (GPW Awards), an international celebration of groundbreaking female leadership,…
