Women's Forum Global Meeting 2024

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Cherie Blair

Cherie Blair Foundation for Women

CBE KC, Founder, Cherie Blair Foundation for Women

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Cherie Blair CBE KC is a leading King’s Counsel, committed campaigner for women’s rights and wife of the former British Prime Minister. Cherie set up the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women in 2008 to support women in low and middle income countries to start, sustain and grow successful businesses so that they can be financially independent, have a stronger voice in their societies, and contribute to their communities and economies. She is also founder of Omnia Strategy, a pioneering international law firm that provides strategic counsel to governments, corporates and private clients. Cherie is an advocate and ambassador for women entrepreneurs globally, working tirelessly to encourage the private sector, governments and civil society to do more to support women business owners. She generously gives her time, expertise and resources to advance women's economic empowerment through the Foundation, travelling to visit our projects and partners, building collaborations, inspiring change and mobilising what's needed to close the gender gap in business ownership. Cherie was awarded a CBE in the 2013 New Year’s Honours List for services to women’s issues and to charities in both the UK and overseas.

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Plenary
Oct 23, 2024
3:55 PM4:30 PM
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Financial Empowerment: A catalyst for equality

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Empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary for making informed economic decisions and achieving financial independence is vital for achieving equality and social justice. However, women have often faced a subtle yet pervasive form of violence: economic discrimination. This type of violence not only impacts women's daily lives but also affects society as a whole, as true equality cannot be achieved if a portion of the population is financially constrained and unable to fully engage in the economy. To bridge this gap, we must provide women with greater economic access, financial literacy, and opportunities for independence and empowerment. How can we combat economic violence both on a small and large scale? What steps can we take to ensure that women are fully integrated into economic growth and societal development? And what role does each of us play in supporting their financial empowerment?
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