Boda Girls: Transforming Rural Healthcare in Western Kenya
In Siaya County, Kenya, “Boda Girls” are utilizing motorcycle taxis to break down barriers and provide critical healthcare access for women in rural communities.
Women Empowerment
“Demining Soil and Soul”: Heidi Kuhn on Poverty Reduction and Global Peace
Heidi Kuhn discusses “demining soil and soul” and the role of women and peace in poverty reduction at the 2026 Global Poverty Reduction and Development Forum.
From Local Stitches to Global Stages: Female Artisans Shine at ICIF
Female artisans at the ICIF are transforming traditional Yi, She, and Chaozhou embroidery into global fashion statements, from local villages to the United Nations.
Stitches of Empowerment: Women Artisans Redefine Tradition at ICIF 2026
Female artisans at the China International Cultural Industries Fair are transforming traditional embroidery into modern fashion, taking their crafts from mountains to the UN.
APEC Women and the Economy Forum in Shanghai Drives Shared Prosperity
The APEC Women and the Economy Forum in Shanghai highlighted the critical role of women in digital transformation and innovation to achieve shared prosperity in the Asia-Pacific.
Shanghai Hosts Key APEC Meetings to Drive Regional Innovation and Gender Equality
Shanghai is currently hosting key APEC meetings from May 11 to 19, focusing on digital innovation, green transitions, and women’s economic empowerment to foster regional prosperity.
Peng Liyuan and UNESCO Chief Unite to Advance Global Girls’ Education
Peng Liyuan and UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany met in Beijing to discuss strategic cooperation for advancing girls’ and women’s education worldwide.
Women Driving Global Governance Reforms, Says Former UN Leader
Former UNGA President María Fernanda Espinosa highlights women’s critical role in effective global governance and development-driven empowerment strategies in the Global South.
Chinese Women Drive Domestic Demand Through Self-Care Trends
Chinese women’s focus on self-care and personal fulfillment is fueling domestic consumption, reshaping economic trends in 2026.
Grace Chen Redefines Empowerment Through Cultural Fashion in 2026
Chinese designer Grace Chen discusses blending Ming-Qing aesthetics with modern empowerment through inclusive fashion, driving cultural exchange in 2026’s global markets.
Empowering Women: APEC 2024 and The Power of Youth+ Spotlight Women’s Role in Economy
The 2024 APEC meeting emphasizes inclusive development, encouraging women to play a larger role in the economy. “The Power of Youth+” explores how women can impact growth and advance gender equality.
Breaking Barriers: Pakistani Woman Inspires Village as Truck Driver
In Pakistan’s Tharparkar desert, a woman named Singhari becomes a truck driver, challenging norms and inspiring her village by proving women can succeed in roles once reserved for men.
Seeds of Change: How One Woman in Yunnan is Preserving Local Corn Varieties
In Lijiang, Yunnan Province, farmer Zhang Xiuyun has dedicated the past decade to breeding and preserving 49 varieties of corn, establishing a seed bank to safeguard local heritage seeds.
She-Power: Women Farmers Leading the Way in Agrobiodiversity Conservation
Women farmers in China’s Yunnan Province are preserving agrobiodiversity by breeding and protecting traditional crop varieties, highlighting the crucial role of empowering women in agriculture.
Driving Change: Malaysian Woman Breaks Barriers in Booming Logistics Industry
Forty-eight-year-old Saniah, one of the few female truck drivers in Malaysia, transforms her life through the booming logistics industry, highlighting women’s empowerment amidst Southeast Asia’s economic growth.
First Female Drone Pilot Transforms Agriculture in Xinjiang Village
In Yengisar County, Xinjiang, Nurimengul Qasim becomes her village’s first female drone pilot, revolutionizing agriculture and inspiring women by enhancing crop management and boosting her family’s income.
Breaking Barriers: Laotian Woman Becomes Pioneer Train Driver on China-Laos Railway
The China-Laos Railway empowers Laotian women like Somphone Inleuangsy, one of the first female train drivers, symbolizing new opportunities and progress in Southeast Asia.