Category: women

  • Women and money: The financial pressure on South Africa’s sandwich generation

    The Hidden Struggles of the Sandwich Generation in South Africa For many South African women, financial independence does not necessarily mean having the freedom to spend, save or plan for the future. Instead, their income may be supporting an entire family. Between school fees, groceries, household expenses and the needs of ageing parents, women in…

  • Four pregnancies in 24 months – my story is finally ready to be told

    A Journey of Love, Loss, and Healing I have always wanted to be a mother. If you ask my husband, he’ll tell you otherwise, but that’s a story for another day. Starting a family was always on my radar, and after many hours spent in my introvert wonderland, wondering what was missing, the penny finally…

  • Darwin Cricket Trials AI for Women’s League

    Darwin’s premier women’s cricket league is making history, becoming the first Australian grade competition to embrace an artificial intelligence (AI) umpire review system. This innovative technology is currently being trialled during the opening rounds of the 2026 Darwin division one season, offering players a new avenue to challenge contentious leg before wicket (LBW) decisions. How…

  • Bicester Collection brings Unlock Her Future prize to Asia

    Unlock Her Future Prize Expands to East and Southeast Asia, Empowering Women-Led Social Impact Ventures The prestigious Unlock Her Future Prize, an annual start-up competition dedicated to supporting female social impact entrepreneurs, is set to make its debut in East and Southeast Asia in 2026. This expansion signifies a significant advancement in The Bicester Collection’s…

  • Finance Code Empowers Women Entrepreneurs

    The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is prioritizing structural reforms aimed at fostering sustainable and inclusive economic growth, according to Governor Jameel Ahmad. Speaking at the launch ceremony of the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Code in Karachi, organized in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Governor Ahmad highlighted the central bank’s commitment to long-term economic…

  • Ukrainian Women Leaders Find Inspiration in Rwanda's Resilience

    A group of influential Ukrainian female leaders representing diverse fields came together through the initiative known as The Day After and recently wrapped up a week-long trip to Rwanda. Their objective was to gather valuable information regarding post-conflict restoration, transition justice, and the involvement of women in fostering peace. Also Read: Top 16 People-Centric Initiatives…

  • 15 Stunning Back Tattoos for Women: The Best Ideas Explained

    Tattoos on the back have consistently been a favored and evocative style of body art among women, providing an exceptional surface for stunning designs and individual narratives. From symbols of resilience to homages to nature, or even depictions of female elegance, the choices are vast and profoundly significant. Tattoos stand out as one of the…

  • Morocco Urges AU-PSC: Acknowledge the Impact of New Threats on Women and Girls’ Peace and Security

    At the Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU-PSC) held in Addis-Abeba on Friday, Morocco called for acknowledgment of how new threats to peace and security affect women and girls. In a PSC meeting about the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) initiative, representatives from Morocco encouraged the Council to acknowledge how new threats…

  • Ukrainian Women Leaders Find Inspiration in Rwanda’s Resilience

    A group of influential Ukrainian female leaders representing diverse fields came together through the initiative known as The Day After and recently wrapped up a week-long trip to Rwanda. Their objective was to gather valuable information regarding post-conflict restoration, transition justice, and the involvement of women in fostering peace. Also Read: Top 16 People-Centric Initiatives…

  • 93% of Kenyan Women Aim for Entrepreneurial Success

    Boniface Otieno, possesses over a decade of experience in finance, economics, business, market analysis, and aviation. He offers valuable perspectives on both Kenyan and international developments. Kenyan women are surpassing their regional peers in terms of entrepreneurship, as indicated by a recent study which reveals that nine out of ten, accounting for 93%, are either…