I celebrate all my sisters, the millions & millions of women, young women & girls who are making enormous contributions to their families & economies all across Eastern and Southern Africa. World Bank works to empower them & strengthen their voice and agency! #WomensDay

Financial Inclusion! Happy Women’s Day!

It's way past time to reform laws that hold women and economies back.

Governments can combat gender discrimination by reforming and enforcing laws.

Let's mobilize the economic power of half of humanity – my op-ed with Indermit Gill: wrld.bg/Atft50QvqBV

🚨NOTICE🚨

Dec 20, 2023: the District’s Hypothermia Alert will be ACTIVATED at 7PM.

Check on unsheltered neighbors, seniors, and other vulnerable individuals.

If you see someone in need of shelter, call:
☎️ 202-399-7093 or 311
📞911 if there’s an immediate safety risk

WHO didn’t receive information in the past and won’t receive information..

#noexcuse

#noexcuse

#noexcuse #16Days2023

Your efforts matter. As we observe #16Days to end gender-based violence, let's amplify our commitment. Stand together, take action, and contribute to building a world where safety and equity thrive. Thank you for making a difference. #NoExcuse

#noexcuse #16Days2023

1 in 3 women worldwide faces physical or sexual violence. Shocking, right? In Eastern & Southern Africa, 42% of women bear this burden. The economic impact is staggering—up to 4% of GDP. Join Victoria Kwakwa in her commitment to #EndGBV and empower women. #NoExcuse #16Days

The World Bank with its development partners is preparing support for urgent relief efforts for the people of Gaza. The World Bank grieves the tragic loss of life and devastating impact on all civilians from this conflict. wrld.bg/cN6w50Q50ey

Warm Halloween!

Everywhere I go, I find inspiration from women entrepreneurs.

In Jaffna, I met some incredible women supported by IFC & Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC

From the Zumba teacher to the trailblazer breaking barriers in the construction sector, I was energized by their passion & determination.

Más de 1200 personas en #Moskitia , Honduras, han mejorado sus medios de subsistencia al adaptar prácticas tradicionales e implementar acciones, como la agricultura inteligente, para aumentar la eficiencia y prepararse para desastres. #SomosAcción
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Happy to reflect in EL PAÍS on the changes the World Bank is undertaking to adapt to a world in which crises and shocks are becoming the new normal.

Read my interview in Spanish: elpais.com/economia/2023-…

There are horrific images and tragic accounts coming out of Gaza now. The scale of suffering and destruction is enormous. Norway is now providing an additional NOK 70 million in humanitarian support for the civilian population in Gaza - FM Anniken Huitfeldt

regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/nor…

While I recognize Israel’s legitimate security concerns, I also remind Israel that military operations must be conducted in strict accordance with int'l humanitarian law.

Civilians must be respected & protected at all times.

Civilian infrastructure must never be a target.