Empowerment

Anne Hathaway has been appointed by the United Nations as a global goodwill ambassador to promote gender equality and the empowerment of women.

As American women seek a larger role in politics, fairer wages and an end to sexual harassment, the Girl Scouts see an opportune time to show some swagger in promoting their core mission: girl empowerment.

Empowerment of girls is a major theme in movies today.

The U.S. State Department recognized 21 women who demonstrated leadership in advocating for human rights, gender equality, and women’s empowerment, giving them an "International Women of Courage Award" during a ceremony in Washington Monday.

Cambodia has managed to improve its economy, but its goals for education, women’s empowerment, child and maternal health and environmental sustainability are all lagging behind.

The legislation, which parliament is expected to approve by year's end, comes on the heels of the Indigenization and Economic Empowerment bill, which purports to give black Zimbabweans a controlling stake in domestic and foreign-owned firms.

Stereotypical beliefs about femininity hinder women's empowerment and limit their opportunities for growth.

Hence, the anonymity that digital technological tools can provide ultimately leads to empowerment of student opinion and input.

The new model, by contrast, is about empowerment. It’s about listening, not talking. It’s about compassion, empathy and humility. It’s about understanding that power is amplified when it’s shared.