Women’s Entrepreneurship Day is celebrated on November 19 on a global scale to celebrate the major contribution of women who have worked all their life for the betterment of themselves as well as society. This day is observed to acknowledge the dedication of women who put all their effort into the overall economic growth.
Unlike earlier times, women have started marking their territory in the professional world as well by thriving progressively in establishing startups. For instance, women have started home-based businesses, and some of the famous women entrepreneurs are Falguni Nayar, Oprah Winfrey, Gina Rinehart and so. The reason why most women are willing to build their empire is that it will give them the access to live life on their terms.
Women Entrepreneurs Day History
Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Organization started the Women Entrepreneurship Day as it firmly believes in encouraging women who aspire to become leaders not only in the social field but also in the economic field. For this very motive, it was announced by the United Nations that every year on November 19, Women’s Entrepreneurship Day will be celebrated on a global scale.
The inaugural event of Women Entrepreneurs Day was held at the United Nations, in New York City. At the same time, several countries host various additional events. The first-ever Women Entrepreneurship Day has observed in around 144 nations in the year 2014 where the presentation of the Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Pioneer Awards was widely included.
Foundation and Implementation
The Pet Pioneer, Animal Fair Media Founder along with Wendy Diamond, the Ellis Island Medal of Honor volunteered with Adelante Foundation founded as well as implemented the Women Entrepreneurship Day. The main motive for implementing this day is that all the women who need empowerment are provided the same. It was observed over the last decade that the growth of women has increased drastically and in terms of percentage has made up 38% of all small businesses with a continuous rise in the growth and development of the economy.
International Events
Several additional events take place on an international level, for instance, one was organized at the University of Luxembourg and hosted a conference where numerous women delivered speeches where they held a thorough discussion on local entrepreneurship. Here, Marjut Santoni, the Deputy Chief Executive note of European investment, addressed a keynote. Another international event took place in Lagos, Nigeria.
Women Entrepreneurs Day 2022 Theme
In 2019, the theme of Women Entrepreneurship Day was ‘From Start to Scale’. Concerning the theme, some of the best minds of people who have shouldered the responsibility of initiating world-class level businesses in this modern age were presented by WED.
After all these times, Women Entrepreneurs Day still needs more support on a worldwide scale because only after women receive the right and equal opportunities in the professional field, will they be able to create a major impact in the country thus boosting the economy as well as inspiring others.