Author name: Faith Ayieta

“Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress”: a call to action that reverberates across the world. This encourages us to dedicate ourselves to the future and growth by promoting equality among women to advance economically. Awareness and enlightenment for humanity to accelerate gender equality is the main agenda of the day. Recognizing leading women  “The 10 Women to Watch in 2024” by the World Economic Forum introduces leading women in their fields. They hail from climate activists like Xiye Bastida to leaders like Africa Union Commissioner Amani Abou-Zeid. These women are not just leading the world into the 21st century but laying a path for other women to follow in their endeavors. Their unwavering success and progress prove that with the necessary support and determination; women can overcome. International Women’s Day 2024, sees a world awaken to the concept of breaking down barriers and achieving success in women. Catalysts for change in africa Across Africa, women are the engine of change, driving transformation in local communities and the continent as a whole. From fuel-efficient cooking stoves in Tanzania to women’s role in the climate catastrophe faced by Somalia. These are just several illustrations of how women contribute to sustainable development and equality. Such tales are not merely narrations of success, but also evidence of women’s resilience and determination. Stories of triumph The African Unicorn Summit is a prime example of the continent’s growing tech scene, where women entrepreneurs play a significant role. The event is one of empowerment and innovation. Here, women who run their businesses tell others about their path. The difficulties they had to face, and their successes tell the future generation of women to dream big. The African Unicorn Summit is where the dreams of the present become the innovations of the future. Women from Africa and beyond get together to share ideas, make bonds, and present their revolutionary work in technology. The summit truly is a source of light, promising a world where women are not just part of the tech industry but the leading force behind it. Investing in women What makes the summit powerful are the women whose stories lie at its heart. Women who have changed the world not in some grand abstract sense but in very meaningful ways. Be it the founder of a little fintech startup that’s revolutionized mobile payments or an app that connects rural farmers with customers worldwide. These women are not only building businesses; they are building bridges to a more inclusive and equitable future. The coincidence of International Women’s Day and the African Unicorn Summit is not by chance. It perfectly reflects how often women are involved in innovation and economic growth. Furthermore, investing in women is beneficial not just because it may help them achieve greater economic independence but also because it is a smart choice. As a result, I believe that celebrating International Women’s Day is as much about recognizing the progress that has been made as it is about realizing how much work has to be done to ensure that every woman can realize her full potential.