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WOMEN WHO MADE THE HEADLINESFrom historic political appointments to public health and humanitarian leadership, these wom...
10/10/2026

WOMEN WHO MADE THE HEADLINES

From historic political appointments to public health and humanitarian leadership, these women are making their mark across different fields, bringing new perspectives to leadership, representation and social impact.

- Dr. Filomena Gonçalves — Former Minister of Health of Cabo Verde, she returned to parliamentary service after leaving government and has continued to champion women’s representation and inclusive governance.

- Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri — Morocco’s newly appointed Head of Government, she has made history as the first woman to lead the country’s government. A lawyer and former mayor of Marrakech, she previously served as minister responsible for housing and urban planning.

- H.E. Mrs. Zinash Tayachew — First Lady of Ethiopia, she joined Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and senior officials in marking the conclusion of the 2026 Green Legacy Initiative, reflecting Ethiopia’s continued focus on environmental restoration and sustainable development.

- Amber Guild — The newly appointed President and CEO of Susan G. Komen, she assumed the role on 1 October 2026. A breast cancer survivor and experienced business leader, she brings both professional expertise and personal connection to the organisation’s mission to end deaths from breast cancer.

Their stories span public health, political leadership, environmental sustainability and cancer advocacy. Each offers a different perspective on how women contribute to institutions, influence public priorities and shape the future.

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What does success look like for a woman today?For some, it means building a thriving career. For others, it means raisin...
09/10/2026

What does success look like for a woman today?

For some, it means building a thriving career. For others, it means raising a family, achieving financial independence or having the freedom to choose a life that reflects their own priorities.

Our latest feature, “The New Definition of a Successful Woman: Career, Family or Freedom?”, explores how women are redefining success beyond traditional expectations and making room for different paths to fulfilment.

Read the full feature and explore the changing meaning of success for women today.

https://www.amazonswatchmagazine.com/amazons-on-boards/the-new-definition-of-a-successful-woman-career-family-or-freedom/

Some messages cross borders, bridge generations and preserve stories long after they are first told.On World Post Day, A...
09/10/2026

Some messages cross borders, bridge generations and preserve stories long after they are first told.

On World Post Day, Amazons Watch Magazine recognises the power of communication to connect people, preserve memories and carry ideas across the world. Behind every letter, message and delivery is a reminder that stories have the power to travel, connect lives and shape how we understand one another.

For women whose voices have too often gone unheard, the ability to share their experiences and have their stories reach beyond their immediate communities remains especially important.

Today, we celebrate the connections that bring us closer and the stories that deserve to travel further.

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Must women really have it all, or have we been conditioned to believe that success means excelling in every area of life...
09/10/2026

Must women really have it all, or have we been conditioned to believe that success means excelling in every area of life at the same time?

Career, relationships, family, beauty, financial independence and personal fulfilment can all matter, but they don’t always have to take centre stage at once.

Perhaps the freedom lies in choosing what matters to you, embracing different seasons of life and letting go of the pressure to meet everyone else’s expectations.

The Amazon Lifestyle explores the choices, conversations and realities shaping modern womanhood.

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ICON REMEMBRANCE | DIANA, PRINCESS OF WALESSome public figures leave an imprint far beyond the roles they were given. Di...
08/10/2026

ICON REMEMBRANCE | DIANA, PRINCESS OF WALES

Some public figures leave an imprint far beyond the roles they were given. Diana, Princess of Wales, used her global visibility to draw attention to humanitarian issues that were often overlooked or misunderstood.

She became a prominent advocate for people living with HIV/AIDS, helping challenge the fear and stigma surrounding the condition at a time when misinformation was widespread. She also brought international attention to the dangers of landmines, famously walking through a cleared minefield in Angola in 1997 and using her platform to support efforts to end their use.

Her humanitarian work demonstrated how visibility can be transformed into advocacy — bringing global attention to issues affecting some of the world’s most vulnerable communities.

For Amazons Watch Magazine, her legacy remains significant because she showed that influence can extend beyond titles and institutions. It can be used to change conversations, challenge stigma and bring neglected issues into the global spotlight.

We remember Diana not simply for the life she lived in the public eye, but for the causes she chose to make visible.

FIRST LADIES WHO LEAD | H.E. MRS. ZINASH TAYACHEWEducation, opportunity and women’s empowerment have been central to the...
08/10/2026

FIRST LADIES WHO LEAD | H.E. MRS. ZINASH TAYACHEW

Education, opportunity and women’s empowerment have been central to the public platform of Ethiopia’s First Lady, H.E. Mrs. Zinash Tayachew.

Since assuming the role in 2019, Her Excellency has championed initiatives focused on expanding access to education, particularly for children in underserved communities, while also supporting women’s economic empowerment and vulnerable groups. Her office has overseen the construction of secondary and boarding schools across several regions of Ethiopia.

Her work also extends to women’s economic participation. In 2026, speaking at the 30th General Assembly of the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development, she highlighted women’s empowerment as a driver of national development and pointed to initiatives providing women with vocational and business skills, workspaces and seed capital.

For Amazons Watch Magazine, Zinash Tayachew’s story offers a perspective on how the First Ladyship can become a platform for advancing education and creating pathways to greater opportunity — particularly for women and children.

Follow AWM for more stories of First Ladies using their platforms to influence development, expand opportunity and shape the future.

Did you know the first woman to lead a government was Sirimavo Bandaranaike of Sri Lanka?In 1960, Bandaranaike became th...
07/10/2026

Did you know the first woman to lead a government was Sirimavo Bandaranaike of Sri Lanka?

In 1960, Bandaranaike became the world’s first woman to serve as a prime minister, following her appointment after the Sri Lanka Freedom Party won the parliamentary election.

Her achievement was significant beyond the title itself. At a time when women were still largely excluded from political leadership in many parts of the world, she entered one of the highest offices in government and went on to serve as Prime Minister three times.

Her historic rise helped challenge prevailing assumptions about who could occupy positions of political authority and became an important milestone in the history of women’s political participation.

More than six decades later, her legacy remains part of a much larger story: the gradual expansion of women’s access to political power and decision-making.

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Leadership that changes society is not measured only by the positions women hold, but by the systems they influence, the...
06/10/2026

Leadership that changes society is not measured only by the positions women hold, but by the systems they influence, the opportunities they create and the possibilities they open for others.

This reflection from Dr. Mrs. Ibifuro Ken-Giami, Executive Director, CELD UK, Publisher of Amazons Watch Magazine and Convener of GPWF, speaks to a broader understanding of women’s leadership, one rooted in influence, transformation and lasting impact.

At Amazons Watch Magazine, we continue to spotlight the women shaping industries, institutions and societies.

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Amazons Watch Magazine congratulates Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri on her historic appointment as Head of Government of the...
06/10/2026

Amazons Watch Magazine congratulates Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri on her historic appointment as Head of Government of the Kingdom of Morocco.

Appointed on 29 September 2026, El Mansouri becomes the first woman in Morocco’s history to lead the government. A lawyer by training, she previously served as the first woman Mayor of Marrakech, returned to the role in 2021, and served as Minister of National Territory Planning, Urban Planning, Housing and City Policy from 2021 to 2026.

Her appointment marks a significant moment for women’s political representation in Morocco, placing a woman at the head of government for the first time and opening a new chapter in the country’s political leadership.

For Amazon Watch Magazine, this is more than a historic first. It is a moment that invites us to consider what changes when women move into positions where national priorities, institutions and public policy are shaped.

We congratulate Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri and wish her success in this new chapter of public service.

The classroom is where many leadership journeys begin.Every day, women educators do more than teach. They shape confiden...
05/10/2026

The classroom is where many leadership journeys begin.

Every day, women educators do more than teach. They shape confidence, challenge limitations, nurture curiosity and give young people the knowledge and courage to imagine what is possible.

Their influence may begin in the classroom, but it can extend into boardrooms, laboratories, public institutions, businesses and communities where the next generation of women will lead and make decisions that shape our world.

This World Teachers’ Day, Amazons Watch Magazine celebrates the women educators helping to build that future.
Because every woman who leads tomorrow may have a teacher who helped her believe she could.

Read, share and follow Amazons Watch Magazine for more stories that recognise the women shaping leadership, opportunity and impact.

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