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. Women who fought for change and so many noble causes in their communities; women who held the fort in their families and communities; women who made and continue to make history, treading uncharted waters and leaving a trail of examples for upcoming women to follow. This month of March, we choose to celebrate these women in a poem, written by our editor. To all women out there, please read on, this is for you: Today, I choose to celebrate women the world over I celebrate the Inventors I see Grace Hopper and Stephanie Kwolek Who? You ask. I bet their names sound Greek How many female inventors do you know by name? When men tell the stories, they…
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…
Kosovo’s New Government Includes Most Women Since Independence
Appointment of six women in leadership posts represents highest percentage since end of the war more than 20 years ago. Vjosa Osmani has a…
California Law Adds Women to Boards but Leaves Latinas Behind
Latina candidates are being left behind as California boardrooms add more women, even though Hispanics are the largest and fastest-growing ethnic group in the…
South Korea’s First Feminist Party Launches On International Women’s Day
South Korea’s first feminist party has vowed to push for equal pay and tougher laws to end widespread voyeurism against women as it gears…
On the Marble
“So often people are working hard at the wrong thing. Working on the right thing is probably more important than working hard.” – Caterina…
Global Female Leaders summit 2020: Today’s World Needs Bold Female Change-makers!
This economic forum annually brings together 300 inspiring visionaries and female leaders from across the globe to share their perspective, expertise, and acumen on…
AWM Honorees on ‘The Spotlight’- Reinette van der Merwe
In line with the Amazons Watch (AW) Magazine 2020 vision of showcasing diverse perspectives, insights, strategies & case studies that will challenge women at…
Saudi Arabia to Launch First Women’s Football League
Saudi Arabia is set to launch a female football league, two years after women were first allowed into stadiums in the Gulf kingdom. The…
