Former President of Malawi, Dr Joyce Banda named Honorary Chair of Women Empowerment & development Society in Asia-Africa
The former President of Malawi, Her Excellency Dr Joyce Banda, has been named Honorary Chair of the Women Empowerment & Development Society in Asia-Africa.
Pope Francis Decries Genital Mutilation and Trafficking of Women
Pope Francis on Sunday decried the genital mutilation of millions of girls and the trafficking of women for sex, including openly on city streets,…
““Do not be afraid to make mistakes”
“Do not be afraid to make decisions. Do not be afraid to make mistakes.” – Carly Fiorina American Businesswomen Cara Carleton “Carly” Fiorina is…
Lubna Olayan: The Cutting-Edge Saudi Businesswoman
Well known as the First woman to head a Saudi bank, Lubna Olayan is our heroine of the week. The Saudi businesswoman retired in…
Activists Call for Removal of Barriers That Inhibit Female Leadership
Women rights activists have intensified calls to the government to ensure all barriers to women taking leadership roles, including contesting in political elections, are…
Taliban Reopen Universities for Afghan Women in 6 Provinces
On Wednesday, 2 February 2022, the Taliban said they have reopened public universities for women students in six of Afghanistan’s 34 provinces, a move…
Biden to Nominate First Black Woman as US Supreme Court Justice
By Aditi Maheshwari President Joe Biden has said he will nominate a Black woman to the US Supreme Court for the first time in history, filling…
Women Won’t Play Second Fiddle in Nigeria 2023 General Election
Ahead of the 2023 general election in Nigeria, women have vowed to contest for various elective positions, saying unlike in the past elections, women…
“Justice is about making sure that being polite is not the same thing as being quiet”
Justice is about making sure that being polite is not the same thing as being quiet. In fact, oftentimes, the most righteous thing you…
Dr. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari Inaugurating the Board of Future Assured College
By Tanya Maswaure First Lady of Nigeria, Dr Aisha Muhammadu Buhari has inaugurated the Board of the newly established Future Assured College. The newly…
Trailblazing Xiomara Castro as First Female President of Honduras
By Tanya Maswaure The nation of Honduras has sworn in its first female president following a political crisis that has riddled the country. Fortunately,…
Pakistan’s First Female Supreme Court Judge Sworn In
Pakistan’s first female Supreme Court judge has been sworn in in the Islamabad capital. In the Muslim-majority country’s top court, Ayesha Malik, 55, now…
