The Week That Was: Global Women Empowerment News Overview (7 April - 12 April)

Globally, Women are stunning the world with their capabilities. Plentiful of efforts and programmes have also been tossed for the sake of empowering females in diverse sectors. Besides, women are also exploring the entrepreneurial world with their own businesses that are doing really well in the market. Irrespective of the sector, women are now seen everywhere, trying to make a space for themselves in the field which were earlier known to be male-dominated ones.

This week, Global Woman Leader Team has covered such women leaders, who has dominated the internet with their achievements.

Explore GWL’s news section for more.

Founder Marika Conomos Wins 3 Awards for AI startup at Women' Global Awards in London

Marika Conomos, a Greek Australian psychologist and the founder of UpLift AI, Australia’s first AI Co-Therapist model has received recognition at the Women Changing the World Global Awards 2025. Recognized for her work in developing an AI hybrid platform boosting mental health care delivery, she won three awards.

Access Bank & IFC Highlight African Women's Role in Sustainable Development

Access Bank Plc. the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and other international partners have underscored the need for African women to own their economic power and take a front seat in championing financial inclusion and sustainable development.

High-Profile All-Women Crew Set to Embark on Blue Origin's Historic Spaceflight

Marking a major milestone in Space Exploration, Blue Origin positions upcoming launch as the first All-Female crewed mission since Valentina Tereshkova’s 1963 flight. The upcoming launch on Monday, April 14 in West Texas at 9:30 a.m. ET, marks company’s 11^th human flight and 31^st overall mission.

Jennifer Davies Appointed Head of Retail at ING Australia

ING Australia, a major bank in Australia, has promoted Jennifer Davies as its new Head of Retail, and her appointment took effect on May 1. Jennifer has more than 20 years of experience in financial services and consulting and has worked in senior positions dealing with enhancing customer experience, market expansion, and risk management.

Meta Appoints Dina Powell McCormick & Patrick Collison to its Board of Directors

Meta has announced the election of Dina Powell McCormick, a leading finance and policy executive and Patrick Collison, Co-Founder and CEO of Stripe, to its Board of Directors, effective April 15. Their insights will play a critical role in areas of innovation, global expansion, and regulatory engagement.