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Isobel Coleman Takes the Helm as CEO of the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation

Isobel Coleman Takes the Helm as CEO of the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation

By Blossom Ukoha “I’m honored to be announced as the next CEO of the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation. Alzheimer’s is one of the defining health challenges of our time, but we are living in a moment of real progress. The clinical pipeline is expanding, blood-based diagnostics are changing how we detect disease, and advances in AI are helping accelerate the pace of discovery. Together with growing evidence around prevention, there is new momentum in the field and real reason for hope.” With this statement, Isobel Coleman sets the tone for her new role as Chief Executive Officer of the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation, which took effective March 23, 2026. Her appointment comes at a critical moment as Alzheimer’s research enters a phase of accelerated scientific progress. Coleman brings extensive leadership experience across government, private sector, and nonprofit institutions. Most recently, she served as Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Agency for…

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Governance in Heels

The Politics of Being a Woman in Power

The Politics of Being a Woman in Power

By Blossom Ukoha In 2026, the image of power is evolving, but not nearly at the pace required for true equality. Across the globe, more women are stepping into leadership positions in politics, business, and civil society, yet the systems they enter remain deeply shaped by historical gender imbalances. To be a woman in power today is to exist within a paradox, where progress is visible but equality remains incomplete. Power, as it currently exists, is not neutral. It carries the weight of tradition, bias, and long-established norms that women must constantly navigate and, in many cases, challenge in order to lead effectively. The Numbers Behind the Narrative The data tells a compelling story about how far the world has come and how far it still needs to go. As of January 2026, women hold approximately 27 percent of parliamentary seats globally. While this reflects steady progress over the years,…

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UN Day

World Meteorological Day: From Data to Action—Why Women Are Key to Protecting Tomorrow

World Meteorological Day: From Data to Action—Why Women Are Key to Protecting Tomorrow

During her address on the occasion of World Meteorological Day 2026, Celeste Saulo, Secretary General of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the first woman to hold this position, delivered a message that captures both urgency and responsibility: “Because when we observe today, we don’t just predict the weather, we protect tomorrow. Tomorrow’s people. Tomorrow’s planet.” This statement reflects the essence of this year’s theme, “Observing Today, Protecting Tomorrow.” It underscores the critical role of global Earth observation systems, satellites, radars, ocean buoys, and ground stations in shaping accurate forecasts, strengthening climate monitoring, and enabling early warning systems that safeguard lives and livelihoods worldwide. But beyond the systems and science, it also raises a critical question: who is driving these systems, and who is ensuring they reach those who need them most? Increasingly, the answer includes women. A World under Pressure and Women Responding at the Frontlines The urgency of…

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Why More Women Must Sit at Decision Tables

Why More Women Must Sit at Decision Tables

“If you are not at the table, you are on the menu.” — Shirley Chisholm There is a quiet urgency in these words by Shirley Chisholm, a reminder that power is not neutral. Decisions are made every day that shape economies, policies, and lived realities. And when women are not present where those decisions are finalized, they are often left navigating systems that were never designed with them in mind. Today, women are increasingly visible in leadership spaces. But visibility is not the same as authority. And until women sit fully at decision tables, not as participants but as power holders, leadership remains incomplete. Power Is Not Presence—It Is Influence Women have long been present in the workforce, in governance structures, and in institutions that drive progress. Yet, presence alone does not translate into influence. Power lies in the ability to shape direction, approve outcomes, and determine priorities. A feminine…

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Business Clinique

Money Conversations Women Must Start Having In 2026

Money Conversations Women Must Start Having in 2026

Roxanne had always been “good with money” or at least, that’s what everyone assumed. She paid her bills on time, contributed to family needs, and never seemed to lack. But one quiet evening, while reviewing her finances, she realised something unsettling: despite years of working, she had no real savings, no investments, and no clear financial plan. She had mastered survival, not wealth. And like many women, she had never truly been taught to talk about money openly, boldly, and strategically. That silence is more common than we admit. Across the world, women are earning, building, and contributing more than ever, yet conversations around money remain cautious, private, and often avoided altogether. According to recent global data, women still earn approximately 20 percent less than men on average, and in regions like Sub-Saharan Africa, the gap is even wider in informal sectors. Even more telling is that less than 30…

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Love Bites

Romantic Boundaries Every Woman Should Know

Romantic Boundaries Every Woman Should Know

Brené Brown once said that daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when it risks disappointing others, and that truth quietly sits at the heart of how we show up in love. Love, in all its beauty and intensity, has a way of inviting us to open up, to soften, and to give. For many women, it feels natural to nurture, to accommodate, and to hold space for others. Yet somewhere within that giving, there is often an unspoken expectation to endure, to overlook discomfort, and to stay even when something does not feel entirely right. This is where romantic boundaries become not just important, but essential. They are not barriers to love; they are the quiet architecture that allows love to exist without eroding the woman within it. Self-Respect: The Foundation of Every Boundary Romantic boundaries begin with self-respect. At its core, self-respect…

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Happenings

Celebrating International Women’s Day: Progress, Persistence, and the Pursuit of Equality

By Blossom Ukoha “We have never been so close to achieving gender equality, and never closer to losing it.” These words from Sima Bahous, delivered in her official statement for International Women’s Day 2026 on behalf of UN Women, capture the urgency of the moment. In addition to the global “Give to Gain” campaign, the United Nations has emphasized the theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For All Women and Girls,” calling on governments, institutions, and communities to dismantle the structural barriers that continue to prevent women and girls from achieving full equality. For many women around the world, the struggle for equality is not an abstract debate, it is a lived reality. Consider the story of Maria, a young woman from a small coastal town in Latin America. Growing up, she watched her mother wake before dawn each day to sell food at a roadside stall while caring for five children.…

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