Women’s Rise

Who We Are

Our mission is to engage with women across the Global South, exploring their diverse realities through meaningful dialogue and evidence-based research. By weaving together economic and social data with lived stories, Women’s Rise offers a nuanced, human-centred perspective on women’s influence in emerging economies, from political leadership and entrepreneurship to community action, innovation, and cultural expression. We shine a light on how women influence their societies, navigate challenges, and drive essential change within their communities. Far from being just another initiative on “female success,” or a celebration of isolated stories, Women’s Rise is a space where data, insights, and narratives converge as part of a broader movement of influence and transformation.

WHAT WE SHARE

Articles

Analyses and perspectives that enrich the Index by exploring women’s realities, challenges, and achievements in depth.

Infographics

Visual summaries of the Index findings and mentorship outcomes, making data and insights accessible and engaging.

Reports

Comprehensive studies linking research to action, highlighting barriers and opportunities for women’s empowerment.

Videos

Personal stories and mentorship highlights, bringing to life the journeys of women driving influence and change.

WOMEN ON THE RISE

Inspiration in Action

We spotlight women leading change in politics, business, science and technology, arts and culture, health, and agriculture. By amplifying their voices, we give life and human meaning to the trends surfaced by the WRIndex, helping everyone better understand the realities behind the complex data while offering a source of inspiration for women everywhere.

WRINDEX

Mapping women’s power across the Global South

Our data and analysis track women’s impact across politics, the economy, society, knowledge, culture, and the legal framework that governs their rights and opportunities. Designed specifically for emerging and developing contexts, this index offers a comprehensive understanding of women’s influence in the Global South, reflecting the social, cultural, and institutional specificities often overlooked by traditional global assessments.

Rising Stars

The next generation of founders

Rising Stars is an acceleration programme dedicated to women entrepreneurs in emerging and developing markets. It identifies high-potential founders and innovators, helps them strengthen their business models, and connects them with mentors, investors, and strategic partners. By combining visibility, targeted support, and access to networks that are often closed to women, Rising Stars gives female-led businesses the same chances to grow and scale as their male-led peers, and helps bring a new generation of women-driven ventures to the forefront.

CORPORATE INITIATIVES

Corporate commitment to gender progress

We analyze concrete corporate actions and case studies to understand how companies successfully create environments where women have the same opportunities as men and can rise to key leadership positions. By working closely with stakeholders, we identify and design inclusion strategies that drive measurable progress. Going beyond ESG compliance, we assess real practices, decision-making structures, and advancement pathways to capture their true impact on women’s professional trajectories. By showcasing effective initiatives and sharing proven approaches, we help organizations accelerate gender equality and build workplaces where women can fully advance and lead.

WRIndex

WRIndex

Data and analysis that track women’s impact across politics, economy, society, knowledge, and culture.

Corporate Initiatives That Work

Case Studies
We analyze real examples to identify strategies that deliver better outcomes for women at work.

Stakeholder Engagement
We collaborate with companies and partners to address challenges and design solutions that promote inclusion.

Beyond ESG

We go further than traditional ESG reporting by assessing company policies, culture, and practices to measure their real impact on women’s empowerment, career growth, and well-being.

Driving Lasting Change

By showcasing strong corporate initiatives, we inspire organizations to prioritize gender equality and inclusion. Using data and best practices, we help companies create workplaces where women can thrive.

CONTACT

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