“Never leave for tomorrow what can be done today.” ~ Ameenah Gurib Fakim, President of Mauritius Summary: Ameenah Gurib-Fakim is a Mauritian biodiversity scientist who has served as the President of Mauritius since 2015. In December 2014, she was selected to be the presidential candidate of the Alliance Lepep. Now she’s working to advance awareness of global warming and to…
”It is time for a sustainable development agenda.” ~ Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations Summary: Amina J. Mohammed is the current Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations and a former Minister of Environment of Nigeria. Previously, Amina Mohammed was a key player in the Post-2015 development process, serving as the Special Adviser to UN Secretary-General Ban…
“The moments that make life worth living are when things are at their worst and you find a way to laugh.”~ Amy Schumer, Comedian Summary: Amy Schumer is unapologetic about what she does, what she says, and what she looks like. Like many outspoken women, she’s consistently trolled by those who would love to shut her up. But she will…
“Whoever decides to dedicate their life to politics knows that earning money isn’t the top priority.”~ Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany Summary: Angela Merkel is now into her third term in office (and will soon be running for her fourth), and it has a historical dimension – not just because she is at the zenith of her power, but because…
“If I make a fool of myself, who cares? I’m not frightened by anyone’s perception of me.” ~ Angelina Jolie, Actress & Humanitarian Summary: A star of stage and screen, Angelina Jolie is perhaps most influential in her role as a UN High Commissioner for Refugees Goodwill Ambassador, advocating on behalf of refugees around the world. Angelina is an example…
In honor of Global Breast Feeding Week, GC4W is proud to share Secrets Of Breast Feeding from Global Moms in the Know. Many think breast-feeding is instinctual. Although easy for some women, for many new moms — including Brooke Scelza, an evolutionary anthropologist at the University of Los Angeles, California — it’s a struggle. “I was shocked at how hard…
“It takes a variety of strategies and initiatives to address this pandemic. It’s about life and death and the survival of humanity.” ~ Barbara Lee, U.S. Representative for California’s 13th congressional district Summary: Barbara Lee is the U.S. Representative for California’s 13th congressional district, serving East Bay voters from 1998 to 2013 during a time when the region was designated…
“We need to reshape our own perception of how we view ourselves. We have to step up as women and take the lead.” ~ Beyoncé Knowles, Singer/Songwriter Summary: Beyoncé made a name for herself by being one of the strongest women in music, preaching independence and female power in both her lyrics and her personal life. In addition to inspiring girls…
“Be the kind of person you want to spend time with.” ~ Bisila Bokoko, Founder and CEO of BBES Summary: Bisila Bokoko is a phenomenal businesswoman internationally acclaimed for successfully taking companies from local to global. For 7 years, she held the position of Executive Director of the Spain-US Chamber of commerce in New York. She then launched BBES, her…
“You need to go through hell before you realize how good you had it, or how good you could have it. I’m grateful for all the mistakes made. I’m a better person because of everything I’ve been through.” ~ Bonang Matheba, TV Personality and Radio DJ Summary: Bonang Matheba is a self-made TV personality and Radio DJ, better known for co-hosting…
