All-Female Ethiopian Flight Crew Aims to Inspire
To celebrate International Women’s Day, an all-female flight crew from Ethiopian Airlines flew from Addis Ababa to Washington D.C. The flight marked the sixth consecutive year the airline has made the symbolically important flight with a female crew. “Ethiopian Airlines aims to show African girls that there are no professions reserved for men only and inspire them to have no limits to their dream of becoming anything they set their hearts to,” said Rahel Assefa, marketing vice president for the airline. “In short, as we say back home at Ethiopian, on this day we fly to inspire.” The largest airline in Africa has made hiring women a priority and said 40% of its employees are female including 32% of management positions. The airline has female pilots, aircraft technicians, engineers, flight dispatchers, load controllers and ramp operators. Rahel said too often on the African continent girls are taught that their only…
ARDD Honours Women in Security Forces, Civil Society Organizations
In commemoration of the International Women’s Day, the Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development (ARDD) celebrates the achievements of the women’s rights agenda, particularly…
UOB, Prudential Launches Financial Solution for Women in Singapore
United Overseas Bank and Prudential Singapore launched a financial solution for women in Singapore that combines a savings account with complementary medical insurance for…
Amplifying the Artistry of Refugee Women
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Be Your Own Lover and Write Yourself a Love Letter
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Women’s Day 2020: Chidinma Uwajumogu demands Total Empowerment Of Okigwe Women
The President, Development Initiative For African Women, Dr. Chidinma Uwajumogu, took the time on Sunday to join the rest of the world to commemorate…
On the Marble
“The thing women have yet to learn is nobody gives you power. You just take it.” Roseanne Barr
Celebrating The Different Shades of Women’s Accomplishments Across The Globe
As we commemorate International Women’s Day, the Amazons Watch Magazine and CELD wish to celebrate the different shades of women’s achievements all over the world.…
Shimi Shah’s Little Acts of Kindness – Be Like Shimi Shah
Dubai-based Shimi Shah was waiting in line at a supermarket check-out when she saw a construction worker – in his overalls – in front…
In Pursuit of Women’s Empowerment and Global Peace
A great philanthropist once said: “It is easier to give a cup of rice to relieve hunger than to relieve the loneliness and pain…
5 Reasons Why an Angel Investor Never Smiled Back
By Miracle Nwankwo Every business whether startups or not are in dire need of business angels (Investors). These business angels will not just keep…
Excitement as Ugandan Court Sets Dr Stella Nyanzi Free
The International War Crimes Division of the High Court in Kololo, Kampala has ordered for the release of Dr Stella Nyanzi from Luzira Prison…
