5 MAY2025W MAN LEADERGLOBAL W MAN LEADERGLOBAL UPCOMING ISSUESEditor's NoteColombia Paving Future of Gender Equity in Latin America The world is continually working towards achieving gender equality is all aspects of life and work. While some regions of the world have made strong progress in achieving equality, others are still lagging in uplifting women's stature at an equal level to their male counterparts.The South American nation of Colombia is one of the top most proponents of gender equality in its region. Data suggests that in 2021, Colombia surpassed our Latin American nations when it came to representation of women in business leadership roles. 55.5 percent of business leaders in Colombia were women in 2021. This achievement has been achieved owing to the country's steadfast commitment to empowering women. Over the past two decades significant improvement has been made in terms of designing and delivering policies to strengthen gender equality. The country has accepted and abided by all women's rights treaties on an international level. The country has also amended its laws to foster gender equality. In the current edition of the Global Woman Leader magazine, we move the spotlight on Colombian women leaders and bring to readers their amazing success stories. These prolific women also share their words of wisdom for aspiring women leaders of the world.Read an interaction with Paula Sanchez, the Founding and Managing Partner of Campo Capital, a company focused on sustainable agroforestry and environmental projects. With expertise in law, business, and sustainability, she has successfully led projects managing USD 71 million and over 10,000 hectares, while promoting environmental impact and job creation.In this month's magazine edition, also read about Daniela Pacheco, Managing Partner, New Ventures Capital. Daniela has worked with high-impact entrepreneurs for more than 13 years. She has experience managing portfolios at venture capital funds, working with tech businesses, and receiving a Master's in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from USC.Read more about these women leaders and how they are making the Colombian business world an equitable space.Do let us know your thoughts. Rachita SharmaManaging Editor
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