A Saudi court has recently sentenced women's rights activist Manahel al-Otaibi to 11 years in prison in a "secret hearing", according to two human rights groups who denounced the ruling as contradictory to the kingdom’s “narrative of reform and women’s empowerment”. Over the past few years, Saudi Arabia has carefully crafted an image of an open, transformed and glamorous society where women can now drive, female dress codes have been relaxed and the government has invested hugely in sports and e
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Rev. Al Sharpton hosted the National Action Network convention’s annual Women’s Empowerment Luncheon in New York on Thursday. The star-studded honorees included voting rights activist Stacey Abrams, “Morning Joe” co-host Mika Brzezinski and Planned Parenthood CEO Alexis McGill Johnson, and Whoopi Goldberg. But there was one surprise honoree who wasn’t listed on the invitation.
Savitri Jindal s rise to being one of India s richest women reflects a broader trend of women s empowerment in the country s business landscape. As the matriarch of the Jindal Group, she took over the conglomerate after her husband s passing and led it to remarkable success. Alongside her, other women like Rekha Jhunjhunwala, Vinod Rai Gupta, Renuka Jagtiani, and Smita Crishna-Godrej are making significant strides in business, reshaping the narrative of success in India. Jindal s philanthropy and political career further highlight her multifaceted impact.