Ivanka Trump in Africa to Promote Women At Work Program
Leaving behind the White House battles over border walls and tax returns, Ivanka Trump is visiting Ethiopia and Ivory Coast in pursuit of a very different goal — advancing a global women’s program she hopes will outlast an administration better known for “America First” isolationism. The president’s daughter and senior adviser arrived in Africa on Sunday on a commercial flight, opening a four-day swing to advocate for an initiative that aims to boost 50 million women in developing countries by 2025. Her plans include visiting with women working in the coffee industry and touring a female-run textile facility, as well as meeting with dignitaries and appearing at a World Bank policy summit. But even thousands of miles from Washington, Trump is sure to be shadowed by her father’s efforts to cut international aid, as well as his past disparaging comments about the continent. While she has drawn praise for taking…
Creating Safe Markets to Enhance Women’s Productivity
Most women in Zimbabwe are earning a living through trade which is conducted in places that do not have adequate safety and hygiene.Women entrepreneurs…
Women’s Hockey: All Eyes on India’s Lalremsiami
Sport is one of the most powerful platforms for promoting gender equality and empowering women and girls and Asian women are poised to make…
Destined for STEM Greatness
By Miracle Nwankwo Stories have been told about people who died in regrets knowing they never pursued their dreams and passion in life. This…
On the Marble
The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any. Alice Walker
Zhou Qunfei – A Rare Resilience that Breeds Success
While gender equality in the government sector still proves elusive, and female leadership is almost non-existent in the top echelons of the ruling Communist,…
Japan Moves to Protect Women from Wanton Exploitation
The welfare ministry is considering crafting a new law to strengthen the protection of women, including school girls, from sexual exploitation, according to sources.…
Moroccan Salwa Akhannouch Opens Second Yan & One Store in Casablanca
Moroccan business mogul Salwa Akhannouch has opened her fourth Yan & One store, and the second one in Casablanca alone. The new store, which…
The 8 Superb Newsletters for Her
How often do you open your email to find about 100 to 150 unread emails only to discover how unimportant they are after sifting…
The Joy of Empowering the Less Privileged
I subscribe to the school of thought that it is almost impossible for the indigent to be involved in philanthropy, however on the flip…
A Health Icon Worth Emulating
The hands of women are recently being stained in valuable scientific innovations which continues to proffer solution that aids the survival of man. Being…
On The Marble
‘’Make yourself a better person before trying to make others better’’! Yao Chen (Asian Actress)
