The Week That Was: Women Crafting the Next Chapters of Change

Women are the leaders of change in this new era. They are redefining leadership with their vision and innovation. Their influence is not limited to leading organizations; they are reshaping the entire industries while supporting the communities alongside inspiring the coming of a new era of inclusive growth. Leadership of these women, which is the truest form, is not about power; rather, it is based on collaboration, mentorship and the success shared with others. In the past ten years, the businesses led by women have become indispensable global pillars of progress, they are the main drivers of sustainability and economic stability.

Global Woman Leader is honoured to celebrate this indomitable power, the trailblazers who shatter the limits, attract the change and broaden the future possibilities of leadership for the coming ​‍​‌‍​‍‌generations.

Explore GWL’s news section to know more.

MileOne Gains $25K Boost from PNC to Empower Women Founders

MileOne will continue to lead as an advocate for women-led businesses in Laredo, with a $25K grant from the PNC Foundation. MileOne’s Women Entrepreneurs Rock Series (WERS) successfully wrapped up its 2025 season, with strategies to expand the program in 2026.

Women Outpace Men in MBA Applications, Finds GMAC 2025 Survey

According​‍​‌‍​‍‌ to the latest Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) 2025 Application Trends Survey, the share of female applicants has increased across different MBA formats. For the first time, women have outnumbered men in the application pool of full-time MBA programs, which is the major global shift in graduate management ​‍​‌‍​‍‌education.

UN Women & Partners Launch African Girls Can Code ICT Hub

In coordination with the African Union Commission (AUC) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and in partnership with GIZ, UN Women has launched the Eastern Region African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) ICT Hub at Wanyange Girls' Secondary School in the Jinja District.

Nigerian Women in Mining to Host Gold & Gem Conference

Women in Mining Nigeria (WIMIN) is gearing up for its upcoming Gold and Gemstone Conference and Exhibition. Keeping in mind its reach and impact, the event is set to take place from 26-28 November 2025 in Lagos.

Belarusian & Russian Women's Unions Sign Cooperation Agreement

An agreement on cooperation and a roadmap were signed in Minsk between the Belarusian Women’s Union and the Rostov Oblast branch of the Union of Women of Russia. The signing took place at the new House of the Belarusian Women’s Union. Chairperson Olga Shpilevskaya noted that this is the first collaboration between the two organizations, with a wide range of joint initiatives outlined in the agreement.