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Nine business leaders in Colombia shared their experiences balancing motherhood with company management, in the context of Mother's Day. They highlighted sacrifices, organization and family support networks to fulfill both roles. The presence of women in senior positions continues to grow according to recent data.

5. mai 2026 Rapportert av AI

Women's businesses have benefited from 58.3% of government tenders under the AGPO programme in the financial year ending June 2025. PPRA data shows contracts worth Sh33.1 billion out of a total Sh56.8 billion. Stakeholders say the share falls short of legal targets.

A group of women leaders in Cartago, Valle del Cauca, formed the Damas cartagüeñas por la democracia movement to support Paloma Valencia's presidential candidacy. The initiative is expanding to neighboring municipalities and plans a major event on May 6. Former lawmaker Emilio Merino has played a key role in its organization.

22. april 2026 Rapportert av AI

Isabella Löwengrip, medlem i Moderaterna, møtte motbør etter at hun sa til DN at kvinner må forstå hvordan regjeringer fungerer. Til Aftonbladet presiserte hun at kvinner ofte stemmer mer emosjonelt enn strategisk. Hun tilskriver tapet av kvinnelige velgere samarbeidet med Sverigedemokraterna.

Chile's Minister of Women and Gender Equity, Judith Marín, confirmed the Kast government will continue pursuing the involuntary resignation of SernamEG director Priscilla Carrasco once her medical leave for breast cancer treatment concludes. This follows last week's initial request, which was paused due to her retroactive leave. The move continues to spark cross-party criticism amid questions over management and political trust.

4. april 2026 Rapportert av AI

Following the initial request for her involuntary resignation last week, Chile's government has paused the removal of Priscilla Carrasco, national director of SernamEG, after she submitted medical leave for triple negative breast cancer treatment. The move, backed by President José Antonio Kast but criticized for lacking empathy, highlights tensions in the new administration.