JUST IN: UN DEPUTY SECRETARY-GENERAL CALLS FOR STRONGER ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN

UN DEPUTY SECRETARY-GENERAL CALLS FOR STRONGER ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN


The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, has urged countries across the world to prioritise economic opportunities for women, stressing that women’s inclusion is critical to sustainable national and global development.

Mohammed made the call during a high-level engagement held at the United Nations House in New York, where she met with the Founder of Women Leaders Support Advancement (WLSA), Deborah Jan Hornecker, alongside members of the organisation and its diaspora leadership.

According to information released by WLSA, the UN deputy chief acknowledged Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to support women, particularly those who are vulnerable and underserved, while commending WLSA for its grassroots-focused initiatives aimed at empowering women within local communities.

She encouraged the organisation to sustain its humanitarian and empowerment programmes, noting that inclusive social and economic opportunities for women remain essential to addressing inequality and driving long-term development.

Mohammed described WLSA’s interventions as timely and impactful, urging continued advocacy to improve the livelihoods, dignity, and economic participation of women who seek better opportunities.

In her response, Hornecker, speaking on behalf of WLSA and its partner organisations—including DEFAUYA Women Foundation, Ramat Foundation, and Chayah Hope Foundation—expressed appreciation for Amina Mohammed’s leadership and consistent support for women-centred initiatives.

She reaffirmed WLSA’s commitment to advancing the welfare of disadvantaged women in Nigeria, emphasising that grassroots empowerment remains central to the organisation’s mission.

As part of its alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and humanitarian action, WLSA also participated in an economic summit at the Nigerian House in New York.

During a keynote presentation titled “Women at the Centre of Global Progress: Leadership, Inclusion, and Collective Responsibility,” Hornecker highlighted the urgent need for stronger global support systems for vulnerable women.

She described WLSA as a purpose-driven movement that bridges advocacy and opportunity, supporting women from grassroots entrepreneurship to leadership roles in global institutions.

According to her, empowering women and young people is fundamental to stabilising societies and strengthening economies, noting that real-life humanitarian experiences continue to shape WLSA’s interventions.

She further called on Nigerian women in the diaspora to actively contribute to community development at home, while urging leaders at all levels to embrace people-centred and compassionate leadership.

Hornecker concluded that women are central—not peripheral—to progress, stressing that inclusive and prosperous societies are built when women are adequately supported and empowered to lead.

Women’s empowerment efforts continue to expand in Nigeria, with initiatives such as the Nigeria for Women Programme Scale-Up Project, which aims to reach millions of beneficiaries through access to finance, skills development, and market opportunities. International partners have also supported digital skills programmes targeting women, youth, and persons with disabilities in conflict-affected regions of the country.

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