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Africa: Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs in African Markets – Wcw Country Forums Make Their Mark

eriinfo.com11 months ago05 mins

At the WCW country forums, 700 participants were celebrated for their growth, resilience, and business transformation. The events also convened a diverse array of stakeholders–policymakers, private-sector partners, financiers, market enablers, coaches, mentors, and ecosystem builders–creating a vibrant platform for dialogue, collaboration, and strategic action. Each forum was tailored to the local context while remaining aligned…

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Africa: UN Women, AU, Launch African Girls Can Code Initiative in Fort Portal

eriinfo.com11 months ago06 mins

Kampala — UN Women, in partnership with the Government of Uganda and the African Union Commission, has launched the third phase of the African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) at Mountains of the Moon University in the Mid- Western Region of Uganda. The week-long coding camp, ran from June 16 to 25, exposed girls aged…

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Africa: Evolve Group Africa to Host Inaugural Women in Marketing Summit in Uganda

eriinfo.com11 months ago03 mins

Kampala, Uganda — Evolve Group Africa is set to host the first-ever Women in Marketing Summit & Honors 2025. This landmark event aims to bring together leading figures in the marketing industry to celebrate and empower women. Scheduled for Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the Turaco Hall, Kampala Serena Hotel, the summit will gather industry…

African Women Leaders Call for Reformed Global Finance Through Inclusive Economic Justice

eriinfo.com11 months ago08 mins

Seville, Spain — On the margins of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), the African Women Leaders Network (AWLN) convened a powerful High-Level Side Event titled: “Bridging the Global Financing Gap: African Women’s Leadership for Economic Justice and Effective Implementation of Agenda 2063 and Agenda 2030.” The event took place at…

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Africa: Women and War – Victims of Violence and Voices of Peace

eriinfo.com11 months ago08 mins

United Nations — In 2023, approximately 612 million women and girls lived within 50 kilometers of a conflict zone, more than 50 percent higher than a decade ago. During war, they disproportionately suffer from gender-based and sexual violence. It is estimated that over 120 countries are currently involved in armed conflict, displacing around 117.3 million…

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African Women Are Key to Fighting Climate Change – These Are the Green Skills They Will Need

eriinfo.com11 months ago011 mins

Women are an important and often underutilised human resource in Africa. They’ve faced many problems historically. Limited access to land, finance, education and decision-making platforms have meant that women across Africa haven’t been able to take part fully in the green economy. A green economy is one that enhances well-being and social equity while reducing…

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The Investment Case for Africa’s Displaced Women Entrepreneurs

eriinfo.com11 months ago09 mins

Across Africa, some of the most resilient and effective entrepreneurs are displaced women. With forced displacement at an all-time high and economies under pressure to grow inclusively, the case for investing in displaced women has never been more urgent. There are 44 million forcibly displaced individuals across Africa – a powerful workforce, consumer base, and…

Africa: Keynote Address H.E. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, on the Occasion of the Panel Discussion on “Women In Leadership: Driving Innovation, Catalyzing Investments and Shaping Policy”.

eriinfo.com11 months ago010 mins

Luanda — I thank you for the opportunity to attend and share my views at this vital and timely conversation. The theme of this plenary, “Women in Leadership: Driving Innovation, Catalyzing Investments, and Shaping Policy”, echoes throughout the halls of power and boardrooms across Africa, the United States and across the world. It is relevant…

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Africa: Diocese in Europe Celebrates 30 Years of the Ordination of Women Priests

eriinfo.com11 months ago06 mins

The Diocese in Europe is celebrating the 30th anniversary since the first women were ordained to the priesthood in the diocese. The Rt Revd Dr Jo Wells, Deputy-Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, has been invited to preside at a celebratory service on June 19. The service will be live streamed from St George’s Madrid…

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Africa: UK to Empower Women, Drive Economic Growth Across Africa

eriinfo.com12 months ago05 mins

The British Deputy High Commissioner, Mr. Jonny Baxter, reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to supporting inclusive economic growth and sustainable development across the country. He made this statement at the second edition of W.O.M.A.N by Alitheia, a high-level forum for Women in Manufacturing, Agribusiness, and Nutrition and key stakeholders, hosted by Alitheia Capital, a pioneer in…