Who We Are
The GLOBAL INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT (GIWE) is an international think-and-do-tank founded by Mr. Kassoum Coulibaly (UN Women’s Empower Women Global Champion for Women’s Economic Empowerment… Learn More
Our Mission & Vision
A FREE, PROSPEROUS AND PEACEFUL WORLD, WHERE LIMITED GOVERNMENTS REALIZE GENDER EQUALITY AND EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN… Learn More
Our Approach
Research: To gather ground level data and evidence locally and globally, and understand what works and what does not… Learn More
Our Team
Mr. Kassoum Coulibaly is an economist, a strategist, an intellectual and social entrepreneur motivated and committed for the global ...
Kassoum Coulibaly
Kassoum Coulibaly
Global Region
Mr. Kassoum Coulibaly is an economist, a strategist, an intellectual and social entrepreneur motivated and committed for the global economic progress, the global sustainable development and the universal peace promotion with more than 15 years working experience with Youth and Women across Africa and the World. He is now dedicating all his life for the promotion of and protection of Women’s Rights, Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women Worldwide.
He has worked for several United Nations (UN) organizations like UNESCO, UNDP, UNV and UNCTAD as Consultant and Project Associate in Africa. And also engaged with some famous global organizations like the International Association of Students in Economics and Commerce (AIESEC) and Junior Chamber International (JCI) where he holds leadership positions in the past.
As an Economic Freedom Fighter (EFF), Mr. Coulibaly is also currently supporting the promotion of entrepreneurship among Youth and Women organizations for more than ten (10) years) in the issues of information and communication, education and training, technical assistance and consulting, studies and research.
In 2015-2016, he has been selected as one of the UN Women’s Empower Women Program Global Champion for Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) where he demonstrated his ability in supporting rural women entrepreneurs. In 2016-2017, he is currently one of the UN Women’s Empower Women Program Mentor in the Business Development Group (BDG).
Mr. Coulibaly is the Founder, President and CEO of the Global Institute for Women’s Empowerment Group (GIWE GROUP), a member of MenEngage Global Alliance and also the National Coordinator of MenEngage Network Mali. He is also a UN Women’s HeForShe Initiative Member.
He is also the Co-Founder of the African Development Group (ADG), the African Mining Alliance (AMA), the Alliance for African Renaissance (ARA) and the African Youth Center (AYC).
He obtained an Associate’s Degree in Economics and Development at the University of Bouaké (Côte d’Ivoire), Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Management at the University of Bamako (Mali) in 2000. He also obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Rights from the Centre Universitaire Henry Dunant (CUHD) in Geneva (Switzerland) in 2008, a Certificate in Mineral Policy and Contract Negotiation from the University of Johannesburg (UJ) in South Africa in 2013 and a Certificate in Business and Human Rights at the University of Pretoria (UP) in South Africa.
President & CEO
Kassoum Coulibaly
Global Region
Mr. Kassoum Coulibaly is an economist, a strategist, an intellectual and social entrepreneur motivated and committed for the global economic progress, the global sustainable development and the universal peace promotion with more than 15 years working experience with Youth and Women across Africa and the World. He is now dedicating all his life for the promotion of and protection of Women’s Rights, Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women Worldwide.
He has worked for several United Nations (UN) organizations like UNESCO, UNDP, UNV and UNCTAD as Consultant and Project Associate in Africa. And also engaged with some famous global organizations like the International Association of Students in Economics and Commerce (AIESEC) and Junior Chamber International (JCI) where he holds leadership positions in the past.
As an Economic Freedom Fighter (EFF), Mr. Coulibaly is also currently supporting the promotion of entrepreneurship among Youth and Women organizations for more than ten (10) years) in the issues of information and communication, education and training, technical assistance and consulting, studies and research.
In 2015-2016, he has been selected as one of the UN Women’s Empower Women Program Global Champion for Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) where he demonstrated his ability in supporting rural women entrepreneurs. In 2016-2017, he is currently one of the UN Women’s Empower Women Program Mentor in the Business Development Group (BDG).
Mr. Coulibaly is the Founder, President and CEO of the Global Institute for Women’s Empowerment Group (GIWE GROUP), a member of MenEngage Global Alliance and also the National Coordinator of MenEngage Network Mali. He is also a UN Women’s HeForShe Initiative Member.
He is also the Co-Founder of the African Development Group (ADG), the African Mining Alliance (AMA), the Alliance for African Renaissance (ARA) and the African Youth Center (AYC).
He obtained an Associate’s Degree in Economics and Development at the University of Bouaké (Côte d’Ivoire), Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Management at the University of Bamako (Mali) in 2000. He also obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Rights from the Centre Universitaire Henry Dunant (CUHD) in Geneva (Switzerland) in 2008, a Certificate in Mineral Policy and Contract Negotiation from the University of Johannesburg (UJ) in South Africa in 2013 and a Certificate in Business and Human Rights at the University of Pretoria (UP) in South Africa.
Loubna Amhair has been a Member of the Moroccan Parliament from 2011 to 2016, sitting on the Finances and Economic Development ...
Loubna Amhair
Loubna Amhair
MENA Region
Loubna Amhair has been a Member of the Moroccan Parliament from 2011 to 2016, sitting on the Finances and Economic Development Committee and then Speaker of the Committee of Foreign Affairs and National Defense.
Previously, she served as the Advisor to a State Minister, from 2009-2011, on communication and technical matters.
As an engineer, Mrs Amhair has worked extensively in sustainable development and socio-economic empowerment of women, including evaluating educational and youth inclusion programs with the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries and as member of the State Secretary for Rural Development’s Cabinet.
She graduated in 2002 from HassanII Institute of agronomy on Ecology and natural resources Management.
In 2006, Mrs Amhair has been awarded by the good action plan certificate by the Japan International Cooperation Agency after her participation to the training course on Empowerment of Rural Women in both Tsukuba and Tokyo international centers in Japan.
She is also a Harvard Kennedy School graduate where she contributed to the Deauville partnership legislative leadership Program in 2012.
On the international level, Mrs Amhair is very active on Peace and Security issues. She has experiential and academic training in leadership, peace building, and women empowerment.
She is a member of the Parliamentarians Network for Conflict Prevention, an initiative of the EastWest Institute, a board member of the Forward Global Women NGO working on peace and security and UNSCR 1325, co-founder and Secretary General of the Global Institute for Women Empowerment Group (GIWE GROUP).
Secretary General
Loubna Amhair
MENA Region
Loubna Amhair has been a Member of the Moroccan Parliament from 2011 to 2016, sitting on the Finances and Economic Development Committee and then Speaker of the Committee of Foreign Affairs and National Defense.
Previously, she served as the Advisor to a State Minister, from 2009-2011, on communication and technical matters.
As an engineer, Mrs Amhair has worked extensively in sustainable development and socio-economic empowerment of women, including evaluating educational and youth inclusion programs with the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries and as member of the State Secretary for Rural Development’s Cabinet.
She graduated in 2002 from HassanII Institute of agronomy on Ecology and natural resources Management.
In 2006, Mrs Amhair has been awarded by the good action plan certificate by the Japan International Cooperation Agency after her participation to the training course on Empowerment of Rural Women in both Tsukuba and Tokyo international centers in Japan.
She is also a Harvard Kennedy School graduate where she contributed to the Deauville partnership legislative leadership Program in 2012.
On the international level, Mrs Amhair is very active on Peace and Security issues. She has experiential and academic training in leadership, peace building, and women empowerment.
She is a member of the Parliamentarians Network for Conflict Prevention, an initiative of the EastWest Institute, a board member of the Forward Global Women NGO working on peace and security and UNSCR 1325, co-founder and Secretary General of the Global Institute for Women Empowerment Group (GIWE GROUP).
Ms Ng Yeen Seen is a public intellectual and a young thought leader. She was recently named a Young Global Leader by the World ...
Ng Yeen Seen
Ng Yeen Seen
Asia Region
Ms Ng Yeen Seen is a public intellectual and a young thought leader. She was recently named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum.
She is a proven proactive leader with a wealth of over 10 years of experience in managing organizations; research and analysis especially in public policy; securing, managing and executing projects; managing people; human capital development; stakeholder and employees engagement, communication strategies, social strategy and strategic business development. Results oriented and highly organized with proven track record of generating new revenue stream and intrinsic value to the organization. Strong passion for team collaboration and established initiatives and projects across all levels within and outside of the organization.
Through her professional and social affiliations with Government Ministries, Government Agencies, corporate organisations International Foundations, Think Tanks, Political Parties, and Non-Governmental Organisations; she hopes to contribute constructively towards a mature, united and progressive Malaysia and ASEAN community.
Director
Ng Yeen Seen
Asia Region
Ms Ng Yeen Seen is a public intellectual and a young thought leader. She was recently named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum.
She is a proven proactive leader with a wealth of over 10 years of experience in managing organizations; research and analysis especially in public policy; securing, managing and executing projects; managing people; human capital development; stakeholder and employees engagement, communication strategies, social strategy and strategic business development. Results oriented and highly organized with proven track record of generating new revenue stream and intrinsic value to the organization. Strong passion for team collaboration and established initiatives and projects across all levels within and outside of the organization.
Through her professional and social affiliations with Government Ministries, Government Agencies, corporate organisations International Foundations, Think Tanks, Political Parties, and Non-Governmental Organisations; she hopes to contribute constructively towards a mature, united and progressive Malaysia and ASEAN community.
Fatimata N. Traoré, native of the Republic of Mali, West Africa, attended Lycée Technique, and L’Ecole National d’Administration ...
Fatimata N. Traoré
Fatimata N. Traoré
North America
Fatimata N. Traoré, native of the Republic of Mali, West Africa, attended Lycée Technique, and L’Ecole National d’Administration. She arrived in New York City with plans to study architecture, began to work as a natural African Hair Braider.
She is licensed as a professional hair braider teacher of the profession by the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation. Ms. Traore is President of the Illinois Association of Hair Braiders (IAHB), member of the African Political Action Committee (APAC), and board member of the Association of Malians and friends of Mali in Chicago (AMAMAC). She also is a board member of Mali Non Profit Relief Fund that help raise funds for civilians in the war zone of Mali.
Ms. Traore, still wants to pursue her dream as an architect. In the meantime, she is working on opening the first african hair braiding school in Illinois to empower all braiders and to implement into after school programs to boost black girls confidence.
Director
Fatimata N. Traoré
North America
Fatimata N. Traoré, native of the Republic of Mali, West Africa, attended Lycée Technique, and L’Ecole National d’Administration. She arrived in New York City with plans to study architecture, began to work as a natural African Hair Braider.
She is licensed as a professional hair braider teacher of the profession by the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation. Ms. Traore is President of the Illinois Association of Hair Braiders (IAHB), member of the African Political Action Committee (APAC), and board member of the Association of Malians and friends of Mali in Chicago (AMAMAC). She also is a board member of Mali Non Profit Relief Fund that help raise funds for civilians in the war zone of Mali.
Ms. Traore, still wants to pursue her dream as an architect. In the meantime, she is working on opening the first african hair braiding school in Illinois to empower all braiders and to implement into after school programs to boost black girls confidence.
Ivvy Isabella Anito is a Women's Rights, Women’s Empowerment and Gender equality advocate, an emerging Leader ...
Ivvy Isabella Anito
Ivvy Isabella Anito
Nigeria
Ivvy Isabella Anito is a Women’s Rights, Women’s Empowerment and Gender equality advocate, an emerging Leader, Poet, Art Gallerist and Entrepreneur. She is the Founder Isabellaivvy Ventures, an enterprise that promotes the paintings, pottery and sculpture of young artists.
She is the Country Representative Global Institute for Women’s Empowerment(GIWE) in Nigeria and Project Director, Youth Art Empowerment Project, a free Arts and crafts training/empowerment program for youths.
Ivvy is a YALI Network Member, a YALI Africa4her and Human Rights Champion. She is the Group Leader of StartupBlink Lagos, an Entrepreneurial Meetup for Young Business Professionals, and AU Club Agenda 2063 Human Rights and Gender Equality Workgroup member in Nigeria. She holds a Bachelor degree in Banking and Finance from Ambrose Alli University and Masters Degree in Energy and Petroleum Economics from Delta State University. She lives in Lagos Nigeria.
Director
Ivvy Isabella Anito
Nigeria
Ivvy Isabella Anito is a Women’s Rights, Women’s Empowerment and Gender equality advocate, an emerging Leader, Poet, Art Gallerist and Entrepreneur. She is the Founder Isabellaivvy Ventures, an enterprise that promotes the paintings, pottery and sculpture of young artists.
She is the Country Representative Global Institute for Women’s Empowerment(GIWE) in Nigeria and Project Director, Youth Art Empowerment Project, a free Arts and crafts training/empowerment program for youths.
Ivvy is a YALI Network Member, a YALI Africa4her and Human Rights Champion. She is the Group Leader of StartupBlink Lagos, an Entrepreneurial Meetup for Young Business Professionals, and AU Club Agenda 2063 Human Rights and Gender Equality Workgroup member in Nigeria. She holds a Bachelor degree in Banking and Finance from Ambrose Alli University and Masters Degree in Energy and Petroleum Economics from Delta State University. She lives in Lagos Nigeria.
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