Exceptional Women leaders are great simplifiers, who can cut through argument, debate, and doubt to offer a solution everybody can understand, accept and utilize.
Just like Michelle Bachelet said, “When women are empowered and can claim their rights and access to land, leadership, quality education, opportunities and choices, economies grow, food security is enhanced and prospects are improved for current and future generations.”
Throughout history, the central role of women in the society has ensured the stability, progress, and long-term development of nations. Globally, women comprise 43 percent of the world’s agricultural labor force – rising to 70 percent in some countries. For instance, across Africa, 80 percent of the agricultural production comes from small farmers, most of whom are rural women. It’s widely accepted that agriculture can be the engine of growth and poverty reduction in developing nations. Women, notably mothers, play the largest role in decision-making about family meal planning and diet. And, women self-report more often their initiative in preserving child health and nutrition.
Women also play a very big role as Caretakers. Women are the primary caretakers of children and elders in every country of the world. International studies demonstrate that when the economy and political organization of a society change, women take the lead in helping the family adjust to new realities and challenges. They are likely to be the prime initiator of outside assistance and play an important role in facilitating (or hindering) changes in family life.
“Rural women play a key role in supporting their households and communities in achieving food and nutrition security, generating income, and improving rural livelihoods and overall well-being.”
– UN Women watch Organization
Women also play a very important role as educators. The contribution of women to a society’s transition from pre-literate to literate likewise is undeniable. Basic education is key to a nation’s ability to develop and achieve sustainability targets. Research has shown that education can improve agricultural productivity, enhance the status of girls and women, reduce population growth rates through sexuality, reproductive health, and rights education, enhance environmental protection, and widely raise the standard of living. It is the mother in the family who most often urges children of both genders to attend – and stay – in school. The role of women is at the front end of the chain of improvements leading to the family’s, the community’s long-term capacity. Many successful leaders were raised by strong women.
The role of women in the workforce cannot be overlooked. Today, the median female share of the global workforce is 45.4 percent. Women’s formal and informal labor can transform a community from a relatively autonomous society to a participant in the national economy. Despite significant obstacles, women’s small businesses in rural developing communities not only can be an extended family’s lifeline but can form a networked economic foundation for future generations. The role of women in the urban and rural workforce has expanded exponentially in recent decades.
We sincerely thank the global volunteer organization for their research work and contribution to better the lives of girls and women around the world.
Are you a young woman who has great dreams and goals to become very successful in life but you find yourself in a very difficult situation or you live in a place where you feel like there’s no hope for you to achieve greatness? This is a VOICE OF NATURE for you to know that there’s hope and help is on the way. Wenetly Leaders Connect are working tirelessly with TUFF Young Visionaries YoVi to help you live your purpose and make your dream come true.
If Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, the DG, World Trade Organization, Madam Kamala Harris, the Vice President of the United States of America and so many other women who have been through so many challenges of life and against all odds are successful today, listen to the voice of nature and don’t ever think of giving up. Press on, keep moving forward.
