EU’s Von der Leyen in New Push for Women’s Quota On Company Boards
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will make a new push to boost women’s representation on companies’ boards, trying to unblock legislation for a women’s quota that has been stuck since 2012.
Salma Azzaoui – Leading the upliftment of young female participation in the field of sport
By Aditi Maheshwari The 24-years-old Salma Azzaoui created the American Football Dragons to promote the sport in Morocco. American football is not as popular…
Maya Angelou Becomes First Black Woman to Appear On A US Quarter
Maya Angelou has become the first Black woman ever to appear on a US quarter after a coin featuring the late poet and activist’s…
5 Incredible African -Based Female Artists Standing Out in the Art World
By Goodnews Buekor Over the years, whites and male artists have monopolized the art world. In 2017, the list of top-selling artists published showed…
How To Nurture Young Girls To Follow Their Passion
By Goodnews Buekor A child’s identity begins from the moment they are born; however, the teenage phase is a defining period. In this phase,…
Sara Beysolow Nyanti Lauds Former President Sirleaf
Sara Beysolow Nyanti has extolled former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf for being the first Liberian to recognize and celebrate her (Sara’s) appointment as Assistant…
Judge Judy Donates $5 Million to Put Women Through Law School
One of television’s most recognizable jurists has donated $5 million to her law school alma mater, establishing a scholarship program for female students.
Canada to Resettle Families of Female Afghan Judges Living in Greece
Canada will take in female Afghan judges and their families who have been living in limbo, primarily in Greece since their evacuation from Afghanistan…
UN Women and IFRAH Foundation Sign Partnership Agreement to Fight Female Genital Mutilation
The United Nations in Somalia recently partnered with Ifrah Foundation, a leading Somali non-governmental organization, to step up the fight against female genital mutilation…
She Is My Sister, But I Hate Her!
By Goodnews Buekor Stella is a pain in the neck! Roseline blurted out. She controls and pushes everyone around in the house. Simply because…
“The business of business should not just be about money, it should be about responsibility”
“The business of business should not just be about money, it should be about responsibility. It should be about public good, not private greed.”…
Nigerian Government Reiterates Support for Women Enterprises
The Nigeria Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen, has reiterated the federal government’s commitment to prioritise programmes that will empower women and contribute…
