By: Ismael Kasooha
NEW YORK
The Prime Minister of Uganda Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja has scooped the Global Women Leadership Award in New York.
The Global Women Leadership Award is an annual award conferred by the Centre of Economic and Leadership Development based in the United Kingdom.
The award was handed over to Nabbanja during the Global Power Women Conference 2024 that was convened at the Graduate Centre University of New York City in New York.
While receiving the global award, Nabbanja said that Uganda has made substantial strides towards gender equality through progressive laws and policies. She dedicated the award to President Yoweri Museveni, the cabinet of Uganda and Ugandans in general.
Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja (centre) with other awardees
“I want to thank the Almighty God for this achievement and dedicate this global award to my President H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni because he has empowered us as women by appointing us in powerful positions. He has mentored me and many other women in Uganda,” said Nabbanja.
Nabbanja also thanked Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, the Minister for Health for supporting her while she was a State Minister for Health in charge General Duties.
During her keynote address to world women leaders, Nabbanja said that women need further empowerment to transform the world especially in the financial sector.
Nabbanja challenged women leaders to help fellow women instead of pulling them down in uncalled for intrigues and differences. She appealed to world leaders to remove all discriminatory legal frameworks in the journey to empower women.
The event ran under the theme “Advancing the Transformative Power of Technology through Women’s Lens: Shaping the Future of Business and Governance.”
The Award recognizes and celebrates notable women leaders who have demonstrated exceptional leadership on a global scale, inspiring countless individuals and driving significant change across regions and sectors.
It is a badge of honor presented on a world stage to visionary leaders who strategically navigate complex challenges and leverage opportunities to create a better world.
The other awardees included H.E. Mrs. Rossana Maria Briceño, First Lady of Belize, H.E. Leticia Ocampos, First Lady of Paraguay, H.E. Arya Ali, First Lady of Guyana, H.E. Madam Isaura Gonçalo Ferrão Nyusi, First Lady of the Republic of Mozambique Dr. Filomena Gonçalves, Honourable Minister of Health, Republic of Cape Verde and Olive Birungi Lumonya, Deputy Director General, Uganda Civil Aviation Authority.
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