The Week That Was: Female Leaders leading with Inclusivity

Today,​‍​‌‍​‍‌ women are leading change, using their vision together with their creativity to remake the world through what they do. Their leadership style is a combination of innovative thinking and empathy; thus, they are setting new standards for success not only in different industries but also different disciplines. In addition to advancing business, technology and social impact, these leaders are fostering ties among various communities and encouraging a type of development that is both inclusive and sustainable.

Global​‍​‌‍​‍‌ Woman Leader is proud to have seen this incredible power at work, women who challenge existing norms, initiate thoughtful changes, and broaden leadership in every way. The recognition of such trailblazers is not merely honouring their paths, but also an encouragement for the younger generation to embrace leadership with purpose, strength, and a collective dedication to moving ​‍​‌‍​‍‌forward.

Explore GWL’s news section to know more.

GCF & USTTI Launch Women's Cyber Leadership Program for 2026

In an effort to the global initiatives that support women's leadership within the fields of Cybersecurity, the Global Cybersecurity Forum (GCF) and the United States Telecommunications Training Institute (USTTI) have announced the launch of the 2026 iteration of its program, "Empowering Women to Leadership in Cyber."

Sofia Miagkikh Announces Women's Empowerment Platform

Sofia Miagkikh, an international fashion model, made a major announcement during Haute Couture Week in Paris: she is launching a platform for women's empowerment in the Gulf Region. According to Sofia, there is currently a growing crisis for young women around the world. There has never been so much visibility for women in business, the media and the creative industries; however, the number of young women inspired to follow in their footsteps remains very small.

Sankofa Innovation Brings Together Women SMEs & Industry Leaders

The Sankofa Innovation Summit hosted by the Duafe Organisation in partnership with the SB Incubator aimed at providing a day full of educational opportunities to women-owned and operated small-to-medium sized companies, their supporting community members and others in leadership positions in related industries.

SheAscends: New Accelerator for Women Entrepreneurs in Lagos

SheAscends is a brand-new accelerator program designed to help growth stage women entrepreneurs in Lagos, Nigeria. The program is powered by the Funke Jones Foundation and is designed to ensure that women entrepreneurs are empowered with financial opportunities and investment preparedness.

Nike Adds BLACKPINK's LISA to Global Performance-Style Partners

Nike partnered with LISA from BLACKPINK, making her one of its global performance-style partners. The announcement came shortly after Nike's announcement and was picked up by many outlets covering fashion and culture, much of which focused on LISA's training, her movements (how she trains), and that it was not strictly a fashion partnership, but rather that she has used Nike products for a long time before formally signing with them.