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WEIForward frequently publishes articles, blogs, thought pieces, interviews, and shares links to publications on issues related to the economic empowerment of women and girls. Our content features insights from global leaders, researchers, and practitioners.

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Interview with Dr. Trevinyo-Rodríguez: Gender Diversity In Enterprises Is Profitable, Must Be Capitalised On

March 3, 2022

This interview highlights how gender diversity in enterprises drives stronger business performance, calling for greater investment in women’s leadership and more inclusive corporate practices to unlock economic value.

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WEI 2021 International Conference on Women’s Economic Empowerment: Increasing Resilience and Building Forward Better

November 21, 2021

This conference convened global experts and stakeholders to examine the impact of COVID-19 on women’s economic empowerment, advancing solutions across enterprise development, trade, health, and policy to build resilience and drive inclusive recovery.

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International Conference Focuses on Women’s Economic Empowerment

January 3, 2020

This conference brought together global leaders across sectors to advance dialogue and drive action on women’s economic empowerment, focusing on practical solutions across policy, finance, health, and enterprise.

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WEI and OWIT Co-Host the WTO Public Forum 2019 Gender Inclusiveness in Trade in Services Session

October 20, 2019

Summarized thumbnail: WEI and OWIT co-hosted a session on advancing gender inclusiveness in trade at the WTO Public Forum 2019 in Geneva, contributing insights to the official WEI–OWIT report.

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SheLeadsIT with CGI Disaster Action Network

July 2, 2019

SheLeadsIT participated in the CGI Action Network on Post-Disaster Recovery, contributing to global conversations on resilience and inclusive recovery.

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Ontario Inclusive Innovation (i2) Action Strategy

July 2, 2019

A new report led by the University of Ottawa and partners presents actionable strategies to strengthen support systems for women entrepreneurs.

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Scaling What Works: Building Sustainable Economic Empowerment Systems for Women and Youth in Kenya

June 19, 2026

The WEI Global Institute convenes partners and stakeholders through virtual roundtables to advance dialogue, share insights, and drive policy solutions for gender economic equity.

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WEI Global Institute Entrepreneurship Policy Roundtables

May 16, 2022

The WEI Global Institute convenes partners and stakeholders through virtual roundtables to advance dialogue, share insights, and drive policy solutions for gender economic equity.

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Women’s Economic Imperative at the 2019 Global Solutions Summit

June 4, 2019

The Global Solutions Summit brought together global leaders to shape policy discussions on key G20 priorities, including sustainable development, the future of work, and gender economic equity.

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Empower a Girl, Transform a Community

February 19, 2020

This piece reflects on the need to address systemic barriers, such as poverty, cultural norms, and health challenges, that continue to limit opportunities for girls globally.

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Caribbean Girls Hack: Empowering Girls in ICT

July 2, 2019

Caribbean Girls Hack equips young women with digital skills, helping bridge the gender gap in technology and advance opportunities in the ICT sector.

Youth Impact: Unleashing the Power of Youth to Deliver on Global Goals

October 26, 2018

This piece highlights the role of young social entrepreneurs in driving change and overcoming challenges to deliver meaningful impact in their communities.

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Why we’re not celebrating International Women’s Day

March 15, 2019

While recognising the value of International Women’s Day, this piece calls for sustained, year-round commitment to advancing gender equality beyond a single day.

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Engaging Religious & Traditional Leaders Is Crucial If We Are To Achieve SDG5 By 2030

March 8, 2019

Religious and traditional leaders play a critical role in shaping social norms across Africa, making their engagement essential to advancing gender equality and achieving SDG5.

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Women & Financial Inclusion in Latin America

May 11, 2018

Financial inclusion expands women’s access to essential financial services, improving economic participation while reducing barriers such as cost, distance, and safety risks.

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WEI Champion Spotlight: Dr. Mable Kipenda

August 27, 2019

Dr. Mable Kipenda reflects on her journey into medicine, driven by a deep desire to serve her community and inspired by early experiences of hardship, ultimately viewing medicine as a platform to empower others, particularly women, through health

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WEI Champion Spotlight: Mireille Toulekima

August 21, 2019

Mireille Toulekima is an energy expert and entrepreneur who has built a global career in oil and gas, and now leads initiatives advancing leadership and empowerment.

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WEI Champion Spotlight: Alice Ojwang

July 26, 2019

Alice Ojwang is a nutrition expert dedicated to advancing health awareness through education, partnerships, and public engagement across communities.

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WEI Champion Spotlight: WEI Board Member – William Reese

June 24, 2019

William Reese reflects on a long career in international development, including leadership roles with the Peace Corps across multiple countries.

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WEI Champion Spotlight: Ashaba Faridah

June 8, 2019

Ashaba Faridah shares her journey into aviation, challenging norms and pursuing a career as a pilot in Uganda.

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WEI Champion Spotlight: Hyasintha Ntuyeko

May 31, 2019

Hyasintha Ntuyeko is an entrepreneur advancing menstrual health awareness and empowering communities through innovation and advocacy.

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Young Global Changemaker: Stephanie Trpkov

June 11, 2019

At the 2019 Global Solutions Summit, Stephanie Trpkov engaged in discussions on global cooperation and multilateralism following keynote insights from world leaders.

WEI YouTube Channel

Watch our video content featuring global leaders, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders discussing women’s economic empowerment. From conference highlights to expert interviews, our YouTube channel is a hub for inspiration and knowledge.

Gender, Diversity & Innovation in Women’s Entrepreneurship

Unlocking Opportunity Through Policy for Women Entrepreneurs

Advancing Women’s Entrepreneurship Through Policy Dialogue

Rethinking Financial Inclusion for Women-Owned MSMEs

Why We Must Think Women First in Economic Systems

Global South Economies: Risks & Opportunities Post-COVID

The Global Impact of COVID-19 on Economies & Societies

The Future of Gender & Economic Equity

Global Perspectives on Gender & Economic Equity

African Entrepreneurs Thriving Through Crisis

The Role of Boys in Advancing Girls’ Health & Inclusion

Spotlight: Hyasintha Nyuteko’s Journey

Global Voices: Stories of Impact & Solidarity

Collaboration for Impact: Kasole & WEIForward

WEI Annual Conference

WEI Annual Conference: Key Closing Insights

WEI Annual Conference: Key Discussions & Insights

Health & Economic Inclusion: Conference Insights

Sustainable Communities Post-COVID: Conference Insights

Opening Address: The Future of Women’s Economic Empowerment

WEI Conference Opening Sessions: Key Highlights

Global Solutions Summit (GSS)

Global Leadership on Economic Resilience – Keynote Insights

Global Perspectives on Sustainable Development & Equity

A Vision for Inclusive Economic Transformation

Rethinking Systems for Inclusive Growth

Global Economic Equity Roundtable Highlights

GSS 2021 Keynotes

Leadership Insights on Women’s Economic Empowerment

Driving Economic Transformation in Africa

The Economics of Women’s Empowerment

Advancing Gender Equality Through Policy

Unlocking Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs

The Future of Economic Empowerment – Amadou Mahtar Ba

Leadership Insights: Economic Empowerment as a Global Priority

A Vision for Women & Youth Economic Empowerment

Expert Insights: Dr. Barbara Orser on Entrepreneurship

Introducing Dr. Barbara Orser: Insights on Women’s Entrepreneurship

Leadership Perspectives on Economic Inclusion – Belinda Ngongo

Global Leadership on Economic Growth & Inclusion – Hon. Luis Solis

Strategic Leadership for Women’s Economic Empowerment – Dr. Yonette Thomas

Celebrating Women and Youth Entrepreneurship

A podcast series by WEIForward Discover the voices driving global economic change. In this inspiring podcast series, WEIForward shines a spotlight on transformational women and youth entrepreneurs from around the world. Each episode brings you the powerful, firsthand stories of innovators who are driving economic change in their communities.

Featured Episode

Join us for conversations with women entrepreneurs who are building competitive, resilient enterprises that shape inclusive economies. These leaders share their journeys, challenges, and the impact they’re creating in their communities.

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