Chute: Gender gap still rife

Women business owners can now access an increased level of support in Prince George

Women business owners can now access an increased level of support through WeBC’s newly appointed regional ambassador who will connect entrepreneurs to WeBC’s recently expanded business services, mentorship programs, and networking opportunities. Representing Prince George’s women entrepreneurs, Holly Keech, owner of Busy Boss Communications will act as the new regional ambassador for WeBC, a not-for-profi […]

Chute: Gender gap still rife

THERE is still an obvious gender gap in senior leadership roles across all sectors in Fiji, said Women Entrepreneurs Business Council (WEBC) chair Vera Chute. In her opening speech at WEBC’s annual Women Invigorating the Nation 2025 (WIN 2025) Convention, which began in Suva yesterday, Ms Chute outlined some of the achievements that WEBC has made since the previous WIN conventions with the gender gap issue still very relevant and measures that w…

Building a Legacy: Women’s Contributions to Workplaces

The Issue: Why Women’s Legacy in the Workplace Matters  Women have been shaping workplaces for generations—breaking barriers, innovating industries, and redefining leadership. However, their contributions are often undervalued or overlooked, leaving gaps in history where their stories should be. From pioneering labor laws to advocating for workplace equality, women have played a crucial role in making work environments safer, more inclusive, and…

Three Decades of Advocacy: The Enduring Legacy of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action

Source: Universitat Zurich Thirty years ago, the Fourth World Conference on Women marked a watershed moment for gender equality with the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. This historic framework became a…

In a context where progress towards gender equity in senior positions still faces important challenges, the Chilean-Switzerland Chamber of Commerce has taken a significant step by launching a pioneering mentoring programme. The initiative seeks to strengthen the professional development of women who occupy middle management in partner companies, accompanying them on their way to leadership positions. According to the latest gender indicators in …

Cohasset Women Lead By Example - Cohasset Anchor

March 31, 2025 By Liz Woodard On March 25, 2025 leaders in industry Lauren Pimpare and Allison Waters Doherty were each involved with different large-scale events in the Boston region focused on and celebrating women in leadership. Lauren Pimpare co-hosted the Annual Women’s Event in support of Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. Pimpare reports that being in a room “filled with powerful women and male allies, all united …