Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja Honored with Prestigious Global Women’s Leadership Award in New York

Ugandan Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has been awarded the prestigious Global Women’s Leadership Award at the 2024 Global Power Women Conference, held at the Graduate Centre of the University of New York City.

The award, an initiative by the UK-based Centre of Economic and Leadership Development, recognizes women who have demonstrated outstanding global leadership, driven significant change across sectors, and inspired others with their influence.

In her acceptance speech, Nabbanja highlighted Uganda’s achievements in gender equality, attributing the success to the country’s progressive laws and policies. She dedicated the honor to President Yoweri Museveni, the Ugandan cabinet, and the people of Kakumiro District, her constituency.

During her keynote address, Nabbanja encouraged women leaders to uplift one another, particularly in sectors like finance, urging unity over divisiveness. She also called on global leaders to eliminate discriminatory legal frameworks and emphasized the importance of continued empowerment for women.

The 2024 conference, themed “Advancing the Transformative Power of Technology through Women’s Lens: Shaping the Future of Business and Governance,” gathered influential women from across the globe. Among other notable awardees were First Ladies Rossana Maria Briceño of Belize, Leticia Ocampos of Paraguay, Arya Ali of Guyana, and Isaura Gonçalo Ferrão Nyusi of Mozambique, as well as Dr. Filomena Gonçalves, Minister of Health for Cape Verde, and Olive Birungi Lumonya, Deputy Director General of the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority.

The Global Women’s Leadership Award underscores the vital role women play in shaping a better world through strategic leadership and vision.