Phenomenal Women Global: Empowering Women Worldwide Phenomenal Women Global (PWG), a dynamic and impactful non-profit organization based in Switzerland and Uganda, is on a mission to connect, advance, and empower women and girls globally. With focal points in Zimbabwe, South Africa, the USA, UK, Italy, and France, PWG casts a wide net to promote gender equality, support women’s personal and professional growth, develop leadership skills, and offer coaching and mentoring. At the heart of PWG’s initiatives is a commitment to creating safe spaces where women and girls can discuss strategies to achieve Gender Equality (SDG5). The organization recognizes the multifaceted nature of gender inequality and strives to eliminate discrimination against women and gender-based violence. One of its primary goals is to emphasize leadership training and mentoring, especially for women from underserved communities, to enable their active participation in decisions that affect their lives on national and global levels. Our commitment to diversity has led us to be ranked as one of top three NGOs nominated for the Swiss Diversity Awards in 2023.
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Origins of Phenomenal Women Global The genesis of Phenomenal Women Global can be traced back to 2018 when a group of African women, hailing from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds, recognized the stark absence of gender and geographic representation within their organizations. This glaring lack of gender parity, both in corporate and international sectors, sparked informal discussions among these visionary women. One of the co-founders, Liza Sekaggya, a human rights officer at the United Nations, drew inspiration from her participation in the UN EMERGE women leadership program. This program, tailored for emerging women leaders within the UN, offered valuable content, including inspirational stories shared by accomplished women leaders and substantive leadership aspects. It also featured coaching and mentoring, a component that had a profound impact on her. This experience prompted deep reflection on the myriad challenges women face in their careers and the transformative power of women-to-women empowerment. Liza joined hands with other African and
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European women, and in 2019, they formally established Phenomenal Women Global as a non-profit and non-governmental organization in Switzerland, PWG’s headquarters are situated in Geneva and Kampala, Uganda. Global Efforts
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PWG’s model of a “socially conscious leader” emerged from the need to disseminate a leadership model that addresses genderspecific challenges, the unique qualities of women, and their perceived obligations as leaders. Since its inception in 2018, PWG has made significant strides, thanks to the dedicated efforts of women volunteers committed to the cause. Several leadership conferences and speaker series have been organized in various locations, including Geneva, Switzerland; Boston, USA; Harare, Zimbabwe; Kampala, Uganda; and Johannesburg, South Africa. These events have served as platforms for women to come together, share insights, and inspire one another.
