Women breaking barriers - BusinessWorld Online

Women breaking barriers - BusinessWorld Online

Women, accounting for half of the labor force in the Philippines, are making waves in the business world, shattering glass ceilings. Next Generation of Women Corporate Directors (NOWCD) Chairman Aurora “Boots” Garcia recently said that the number of women directors in boards increased from 18% in 2020 to 21% in 2023, which shows progress. Hopefully, the numbers would still improve. The NOWCD forum with the theme “Breaking Barriers: Women Leading…

Empowering women in Pakistan: Breaking barriers to unlock economic potential

It isn’t easy being a woman in Pakistan, imagine being on a survival mode 24/7 for the rest of your existence. The majority of the women in our society is at the mercy of others to take decisions over important matters like education, marriage, raising family, doing or opting for jobs etc. whereas this 51 percent essential population should be used as a workforce to elevate the economy of the country instead of dreading the conditions hindering …