Women's Leadership

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Hafize Gaye Erkan has been named governor of the Central Bank of Turkey, an institution expected to play a key role in efforts to boost the country’s crisis-hit economy.

Erkan becomes the first woman to head the institution after being appointed by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Click here to read the full article published by Al Jazeera on 9 June 2023.

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Women political leaders, including former heads of state and current ministers, gathered at The Rockefeller Foundation’s Bellagio Center from June 5-8 to discuss effective governance; the erosion of women’s political participation; and strategies to address climate action, economic issues, and online violence against women in politics.

The annual Summit was chaired by Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton and Ambassador Melanne Verveer, and co-organized by The Rockefeller Foundation and Georgetown University’s Institute for Women, Peace and Security.

Click here to read the full article published by The Rockefeller Foundation on 8 June 2023.

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It is often said that no nation, notwithstanding its level of civilisation, can thrive in an atmosphere of chaos and civil unrest. This is because any environment coloured with hostility and political instability will consequently shift government’s focus and channel the society’s resources in executing war programmes instead of developmental initiatives.

This means that resources that should ordinarily go into implementation of viable economic policies and programmes for the good of all will be used to finance conflict to bring about peace.

Click here to read the full article published by This Day Live on 8 June 2023.

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Digital inclusion is paving the way for women and other marginalised groups to participate in peace processes.

Through digital platforms, those who are unable to participate in physical meetings, such as women with children, youth or disabled, can get their voices heard.

However, digital technologies provide no silver bullet, and mitigating their risks requires careful context analysis and process design.

Click here to read the full article published by Science Norway on 8 June 2023.

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This week, South Sudan finalized ratification of the African Union’s Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa (the Maputo Protocol), ending years of delay. While this ratification signals a commitment to gender equality, South Sudanese authorities need to adopt effective policies and strategies to ensure the protocol makes a difference in people’s lives.

Click here to read the full article published by Human Rights Watch on 8 June 2023.

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As the big brother of Africa, Nigeria is known for its rich cultural diversity and vibrant democracy. This trait has seen a steady rise in the participation of women in various leadership positions. Over the years, Nigerian women have shattered glass ceilings and defied societal norms to assume influential political roles.

Click here to read the full article published by Legit on 8 June 2023.