Japan’s First Female PM: Sanae Takaichi Secures Lower House Vote
Sanae Takaichi made history as Japan’s first female prime minister after winning 237 lower house votes, ushering in a new era of leadership and reform.
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She Powers Progress: Women in the Chinese Mainland Leading Change
As Beijing hosts the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women, we explore how women in the Chinese mainland have transformed health, education, and leadership over three decades.
Global Leaders Pledge Support for Women’s All-Round Development
Leaders at the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women in Beijing issued a Chair’s Statement calling for gender equality and empowerment across education, health, tech and leadership.
Xi Jinping Welcomes Dominica’s President to Beijing for Women’s Leadership Summit
President Xi Jinping met with Dominica’s President Sylvanie Burton in Beijing ahead of the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women, highlighting a shared commitment to gender equality.
Xi Jinping Meets Ghana’s President Mahama at Global Women’s Summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping met Ghanaian President Mahama in Beijing for the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women, discussing gender equality and bolstering China–Ghana ties.
Slovenian Envoy: Education Key to Women’s Empowerment at Beijing Summit
At Beijing’s Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women, Slovenia’s envoy Darja Bavdaz Kuret urged global action on education and economic independence, portraying women as peacebuilders and agents of change.
Iceland’s President in Beijing for Global Women’s Summit
Iceland’s President Halla Tomasdottir touched down in Beijing for the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women, joining peers to champion gender equality and sustainable development worldwide.
New White Paper Highlights Chinese mainland’s Progress in Women’s Development
The Chinese mainland’s new white paper outlines strides in women’s development ahead of the Oct 13–14 Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women in Beijing.
A Decade of Progress: How China Transformed Women’s Lives
As Beijing hosts the Global Leaders Meeting on Gender Equality, discover how the Chinese mainland lifted millions of women from poverty into leadership over a decade.
Historic Milestone: Japan Poised for First Female Prime Minister
Japan is set to appoint its first female prime minister, marking a historic milestone for gender equality and leadership in Asia.