National Economy
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
  • Home
  • News
    • International Business
  • Lead-In
    • Cover
    • Investigation
  • Economy
    • Nigerian Economy
    • Fiscal Policy
    • Energy
    • Agri Business
    • Transportation
    • Industry
    • Competition
    • Homes & Property
    • Insurance
    • Companies & Markets
      • Companies
      • Capital Market
  • Tech
  • States & Politics
  • Commentary
    • Analyst
    • Business Matters
    • All Angles Considered
    • ClickSend
  • Editorial
  • Data
  • Others
    • Opinion
    • Money Guide
    • Analysis
    • Growth
    • Sport Economy
No Result
View All Result
Read News
National Economy
  • Home
  • News
    • International Business
  • Lead-In
    • Cover
    • Investigation
  • Economy
    • Nigerian Economy
    • Fiscal Policy
    • Energy
    • Agri Business
    • Transportation
    • Industry
    • Competition
    • Homes & Property
    • Insurance
    • Companies & Markets
      • Companies
      • Capital Market
  • Tech
  • States & Politics
  • Commentary
    • Analyst
    • Business Matters
    • All Angles Considered
    • ClickSend
  • Editorial
  • Data
  • Others
    • Opinion
    • Money Guide
    • Analysis
    • Growth
    • Sport Economy
No Result
View All Result
National Economy
No Result
View All Result
Home Business

Firm Promotes Inclusiveness  Of Girl Child At Workplace 

by Royal Ibeh
3 years ago
in Business, News
Reading Time: 2 mins read
Girl
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Telegram

 

In celebration of International Day of the Girl, AstraZeneca’s Africa team has joined the global campaign, to promote inclusion and draw attention to the obstacles faced by young women in Africa.

To commemorate the day, science-led company, AstraZeneca’s senior leaders stepped aside from their roles for the day to give 15 girls from Johannesburg, Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Accra and Lagos a unique opportunity to take charge.

The participants attended meetings and workshops and shadowed the multinational company’s regional leaders including, amongst others, Barbara Nel, Country President African Cluster, Arpit Bansal, Country Director for Sub Saharan Africa and Taryn Purdon Business Unit Director of Oncology for African Cluster. The Africa Boardroom takeover event also connected girls from across the region to discuss how to overcome biases and obstacles to gender empowerment and inspire them to take the lead.

You May Like

Trump Threatens 10% Tariff On Countries Aligning With BRICS

China Responds To Trump’s Tariff Threat Against BRICS-Aligned Countries

Country president for African Cluster (South Africa, Sub-Sahara and French Speaking Africa), Barbara Nel, in a press statement made available to NATIONAL ECONOMY, said, “We are strongly committed to supporting and empowering women in leadership positions across our AstraZeneca African Cluster. The Girls Belong Here initiative is part of this commitment, promoting girls’ visibility, driving new opportunities and investing in girls from across Africa to step into the shoes of various leaders in a mass takeover.

“Connecting across geographical borders the girls have an opportunity to share their perspective on why female representation is important in business and healthcare and what we as business leaders should know about the challenges young leaders face so that we can empower them to overcome these.”

Gender, he said, is a key determinant of health, and gender inequality leads to health risks for women and girls, adding that, “the influence of society, culture or tradition can influence and impact health choices, health-seeking behaviours and health outcomes for women and girls. COVID-19 has exacerbated existing barriers; measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 have forced young women out of school, many of whom may never return to the classroom. Creating education and employment opportunities, like the #GirlsBelongHere takeovers, can lead to positive health outcomes for girls and young women.”

Barbara Nel added, “It starts with inspiring young girls to have confidence in themselves, dream big and speak up and in showing them that Girls Belong Here. A big thank you to our partners for joining forces with us across African Cluster to ensure we bring about positive change. Together we can make a difference.”

 

ShareTweetShare
Previous Post

Stanbic IBTC Supports Digital Solution With First Outbound PAPSS Transaction

Next Post

HEDA Urges Repatriation Of Stolen $1m Linked To  Nnamani

ANOTHER GOOD READ

Trump Cryptocurrency Drops Amid US Tariff Backlash
News

Trump Threatens 10% Tariff On Countries Aligning With BRICS

1 day ago
China Hits US With Retaliatory Tariffs, Launches Probe Into Google Practices
News

China Responds To Trump’s Tariff Threat Against BRICS-Aligned Countries

1 day ago
CBN Unveils New Liquidity Instruments For NIFIs
Business

CBN Clarifies BVN Fee For Nigerians In Diaspora

1 day ago
Labour Institute’s DG Hails Tinubu On Rights Protection, Nigeria First Policy
News

Fiscal Governance Lifeblood Of National Development— Tinubu

1 day ago
Labour Institute’s DG Hails Tinubu On Rights Protection, Nigeria First Policy
News

At BRICS Summit,Tinubu Demands Reform Of Global Financial, Health Systems

1 day ago
LG Launches “Radio Optimism” Campaign
News

LG Launches “Radio Optimism” Campaign

2 days ago
Next Post
HEDA Urges Repatriation Of Stolen $1m Linked To  Nnamani

HEDA Urges Repatriation Of Stolen $1m Linked To  Nnamani

Most Recent

Trump Cryptocurrency Drops Amid US Tariff Backlash

Trump Threatens 10% Tariff On Countries Aligning With BRICS

July 7, 2025
China Hits US With Retaliatory Tariffs, Launches Probe Into Google Practices

China Responds To Trump’s Tariff Threat Against BRICS-Aligned Countries

July 7, 2025
CBN Unveils New Liquidity Instruments For NIFIs

CBN Clarifies BVN Fee For Nigerians In Diaspora

July 7, 2025
Labour Institute’s DG Hails Tinubu On Rights Protection, Nigeria First Policy

Fiscal Governance Lifeblood Of National Development— Tinubu

July 7, 2025
Labour Institute’s DG Hails Tinubu On Rights Protection, Nigeria First Policy

At BRICS Summit,Tinubu Demands Reform Of Global Financial, Health Systems

July 7, 2025
LG Launches “Radio Optimism” Campaign

LG Launches “Radio Optimism” Campaign

July 7, 2025
Are Africans Genetically Inferior?

Are Africans Genetically Inferior?

July 7, 2025
Jaiz Bank Lifts NYSC Camp Spirit With Thrilling Football Match

Jaiz Bank Lifts NYSC Camp Spirit With Thrilling Football Match

July 7, 2025
Advertise with us

© 2024 | National Economy

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • International Business
  • Lead-In
    • Cover
    • Investigation
  • Economy
    • Nigerian Economy
    • Fiscal Policy
    • Energy
    • Agri Business
    • Transportation
    • Industry
    • Competition
    • Homes & Property
    • Insurance
    • Companies & Markets
      • Companies
      • Capital Market
  • Tech
  • States & Politics
  • Commentary
    • Analyst
    • Business Matters
    • All Angles Considered
    • ClickSend
  • Editorial
  • Data
  • Others
    • Opinion
    • Money Guide
    • Analysis
    • Growth
    • Sport Economy

© 2024 | National Economy