Gender inequality is one of the main obstacles to sustainable development. Women’s exclusion from the heart of public policy-making is not new, and the response to the COVID-19 crisis is […]
International Conference Focuses on Women’s Economic Empowerment
Women's Economic Empowerment: Opportunities and Challenges for Equity, Inclusive Growth, and Sustainability were discussed during the first international Conference held in November in Scotland and presented by the Women’s Economic Imperative (WEI) in partnership with Women’s Enterprise Scotland (WES). The…
WEI Champion Spotlight: Dr. Mable Kipenda
Can you tell me about your work as a medical doctor? 0:00 Why did you decide to pursue medicine? 0:40 Tell us about some of the struggles you have faced […]
WEI Champion Spotlight: Alice Ojwang
Read about nutritionist Dr. Alice Ojwang's work in Kenya and South Africa spreading awareness of cardiovascular diseases and metabolic illnesses. Dr. Ojwang is a WEI Champion for women's health in sub-Saharan Africa.
WEI Champion Spotlight: Ashaba Faridah
How did you get introduced to the idea of becoming a pilot? Before I pursued a diploma in flight operations and management, I didn’t even know we had pilot […]