Associated Press — A 16-year-old girl ceremoniously assumed the post of Finnish prime minister for one day for the “Girls Takeover” program — part of the UN International Day of the Girl to raise more awareness of gender equality. Aava Murto from the small village of Vaaksy in southern Finland stepped into the shoes of... … [Read more...] about 16-year-old becomes prime minister for a day in Finland’s ‘Girls Takeover’
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#GrantLikeAGirl: Meet the Global Fund for Women Adolescent Girls Advisory Council
Young people and particularly adolescent girls are driving today’s gender justice movements and building a more just and equitable world for all. In recognition of this reality and in line with our commitment to intergenerational feminism, Global Fund for Women is thrilled to present our Adolescent Girls Advisory Council. The Council, made up of 12 girls from 12 different … [Read more...] about #GrantLikeAGirl: Meet the Global Fund for Women Adolescent Girls Advisory Council
25 years after UN women’s meeting, equality remains distant
UNITED NATIONS — Twenty-five years ago, the world’s nations came together to make sure that half of Earth’s population gained the rights, power and status of the other half. It hasn’t happened and the UN chief urged people everywhere Thursday to “push back” against the forces holding up equality for women. Addressing the opening session... … [Read more...] about 25 years after UN women’s meeting, equality remains distant
Women’s issues at UN: Still ‘too low down on the agenda’
UNITED NATIONS — Addressing the UN General Assembly last week, Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina noted a milestone: the 25th anniversary of the Beijing women’s conference that produced a global roadmap for gender equality and a ringing rallying cry that became part of the event’s official declaration: “Women’s rights are human rights.” The international community... … [Read more...] about Women’s issues at UN: Still ‘too low down on the agenda’
Female banker emerges as possible successor to Goldman Sachs CEO
Wall Street can stop wondering who the most powerful woman at Goldman Sachs might be. Goldman Chief Executive David Solomon announced Tuesday that he has shuffled the executive ranks once again, this time making Stephanie Cohen co-head of the $2 trillion megabank’s consumer banking and wealth management group. Cohen, a 43-year-old insider who has been... … [Read more...] about Female banker emerges as possible successor to Goldman Sachs CEO