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Yahoo
01-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
RI's 2025 Remarkable Woman revealed: Jeanne Michon
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — March is International Women's Month and all month long, WPRI 12 and The Rhode Show honored those who inspire, lead, and forge the way for other women. For the fifth year, people nationwide submitted the Remarkable Women in their lives, and out of the dozens of local nominees, four finalists were chosen and one winner was revealed. The winner of the contest was announced on Tuesday — Congratulations to Jeanne Michon! Michon has now been entered as a finalist for the National Nexstar Woman of the Year award. COMPLETE COVERAGE: Download the and apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch or with the new . Follow us on social media: Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Remarkable Women 2025 Nominee: Kathy Burns
COLUMBUS, Ga. () — For International Women's Month, WRBL is taking time to recognize Remarkable Women in our community. Today we are recognizing Kathy Burns. Around the community, Burns is known for her heart for giving. A military spouse, Burns likes to serve her community by giving back through working with Santa's Castle and the Battle Buddy Resource Center. Burns says it means a lot to be able to give back to the communities which have helped her through moves and deployments in the past. 'I just want to give back the best that I can,' Burns said. 'I had so many incredible mentors over my time as a military spouse, and they assisted me through all our moves and deployments and things like that. So in that way, that is really the joy of being a military spouse is giving back.' Burns knows what she does every day can make a big impact that can make an impact for years to come. Stay with WRBL to find out who our 2025 Remarkable Woman will be next Tuesday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CAF
27-03-2025
- Sport
- CAF
Bouchra Karboubi: A Journey of Excellence and Perseverance
On the pitch, Bouchra Karboubi embodies authority, the woman in black who ensures the laws of the beautiful game are respected on international fields. Driven by an unwavering passion, she has carved her path from her native Morocco to the biggest stages of world football: from the Olympic Games to the FIFA Women's World Cup, passing through the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations. Off the pitch, she is a fulfilled woman, a mother to a 7-year-old daughter - skilfully balancing her professional responsibilities and family life. Away from the hustle and bustle of the stadiums, she cherishes moments of bonding with her daughter and dreams of a world where female referees will have their rightful place, without prejudice or obstacles. As part CAF's celebration of International Women's Month, Bouchra Karboubi reflects on the key moments of her career and the evolution of female refereeing in Africa. From her early days on Moroccan fields to her rise to the most prestigious international competitions, she shares her journey, full of challenges but also great victories. Between passion, perseverance, and determination, she discusses the obstacles she had to overcome to assert herself in a historically male-dominated field, as well as her ambitions for the future. You are an iconic figure in African refereeing. What motivated you to pursue this career in a field still largely male-dominated? Bouchra Karboubi: My relationship with sport dates back to my early childhood. I have always been passionate about football, first as a player before becoming a referee. This sport carries strong values and principles, such as justice, which drew me towards refereeing. Even though this field was, and still is very male-dominated, I wanted to find my place in it and contribute. What have been the greatest challenges you have faced as a referee, and how did you overcome them? The first challenge was gaining my family's acceptance, as they are very conservative. In our culture, it was unthinkable for a girl to wear shorts, play football, or become a referee. My brothers had difficulty accepting my choice, and it was a tough battle. Then, there were the mentalities and the culture of our society. I had to face prejudices and critical stares. As a married woman wanting to start a family, I also faced challenges, especially during pregnancy and after childbirth, when it was hard to regain my physical abilities. Finally, balancing my career as a police officer, my passion for refereeing, and my family life wasn't easy. But with good organization and the support of my loved ones, I found balance. How do you describe the evolution of female refereeing in Africa in recent years? African female refereeing is progressing toward excellence. We, the female referees, are present at all levels of competition, whether it is FIFA, CAF, or even in men's tournaments. We are involved in the U-17 and U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, CHAN, senior AFCON, VAR, and on the field. This progress is the result of considerable work from the CAF refereeing committee and leadership, which provides us with more and more opportunities. What has been your greatest pride as a referee? Honestly, I can't mention just one particular match. Every step of my career has been significant. At the national level, my greatest pride remains officiating the 2021/22 Coupe du Trône final for men, as the first Moroccan, Arab, and African woman to accomplish this feat. At the CAF level, there was the AFCON match I refereed in Cote d'Ivoire between Nigeria and Guinea-Bissau. But also, and most importantly, the AFCON final, where I was the fourth referee. That moment will be etched in my history. On the FIFA stage, my greatest achievement was participating in the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. And of course, the Olympic Games, where I had the chance to referee a semi-final in the Paris Olympics. These matches marked my journey. What memory do you have of your very first major international competition? My first international competition was the Women's AFCON in Ghana, 2018. I have a particularly strong memory of an unexpected and moving moment. During a training session, while we were focused on our drills, I turned my head and saw the president of our federation, Mr. Faouzi Lekjaa. He had come to visit us without any prior notice. It was a complete surprise! His support and encouragement were a powerful moment for me. I had tears in my eyes. I will never forget that day. There are more and more female referees. What advice would you give to young women who want to follow in your footsteps? I will keep it brief: in addition to determination, hard work, sacrifices, and humility, there are two key words I always repeat to young girls: continuity and perseverance. You have to keep hope, work tirelessly, and never give up. Success is not built overnight, but with unwavering determination. You were recently awarded the Best Referee award at the CAF Awards last December. What emotions did this recognition bring you? And how do you envision the future after such a reward? It was a moment of great joy and immense pride. A recognition that will remain etched in my memory. For me, this award is a source of positive energy and additional motivation to double my efforts. I am fully aware that while reaching the top is difficult, staying there is even harder. This motivates me to continue working hard to maintain this level of excellence. What are your goals and ambitions for the coming years in your refereeing career? I am a candidate for the 2026 Men's World Cup, and my goal is to participate as a referee and officiate in several matches. On the women's side, I am also a candidate for the 2027 Women's World Cup and would love to referee the final. It would be a crowning achievement. My ambition is to honor the trust CAF has placed in us, to represent my federation, my country, my confederation with pride, and to continue showing that women have their rightful place in refereeing at the highest level.
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Remarkable Women finalist: Julie Kearney Veader
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — March is International Women's Month and once again, WPRI 12 is honoring those who inspire, lead, and forge the way for other women. For the sixth year, people nationwide submitted the Remarkable Women in their lives, and out of the dozens of local nominees, four finalists were chosen. Our fourth finalist is Julie Kearney Veader, who has been leading the way for women in the Bristol Police Department for decades. After coming to Rhode Island in 1975 from Belfast, she was the first woman to serve on the Bristol police force and is now a captain. As a single mother, her persistence, sacrifice and dedication are evident in her children's success, and in the legacy she created at the department. There are now six women on the force, and they will not be the last. COMPLETE COVERAGE: Throughout the month of March, one of our four local finalists will be featured every Tuesday on 12 News This Morning and The Rhode Show to tell her story and highlight her accomplishments. All of this year's finalists' stories will also be posted here on The winner will be considered for Nexstar's Nationwide 2025 Woman of the Year award. Download the and apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch or with the new . Follow us on social media: Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Zawya
25-03-2025
- Automotive
- Zawya
inDrive Champions Female Empowerment in South Africa's E-Hailing Industry This International Women's Month
As South Africa continues to grapple with a persistently high unemployment rate, with 35% of women unemployed in the last quarter of 2024, global mobility leader inDrive ( is taking action to drive meaningful change. With a mission to impact 1 billion people globally through challenging injustice, inDrive is committed to increasing female representation in South Africa's e-hailing industry and creating economic opportunities for women. This International Women's Month, inDrive is taking a bold step toward greater inclusivity by setting a target to onboard over 400 female drivers in Cape Town. By creating more earning opportunities for women and meeting the growing demand for female drivers, this initiative seeks to foster a more diverse and equitable ride-hailing industry. Increasing female representation behind the wheel is a key move toward economic empowerment and a more inclusive mobility landscape. Recent research revealed that over 80% of e-hailing passengers would prefer female drivers when given a choice. These findings highlight the critical need for increased female participation in the industry, ensuring more inclusive, and trusted mobility experience for all. 'We understand the barriers women face in accessing employment opportunities in South Africa. Our commitment to increasing female driver participation is just one of the ways we aim to create more equitable opportunities,' said Ashif Black, Country Representative at inDrive South Africa. 'Passengers also have the option to select female drivers, enhancing their control over the ride experience and further empowering women in the industry.' Beyond economic empowerment, inDrive's initiative strengthens trust and confidence in South Africa's ride-hailing services by providing passengers—especially women—with greater choice. As the company continues its global mission to challenge injustice, create opportunities, and redefine fair mobility, it remains steadfast in its commitment to driving gender equality in the transport sector. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of inDrive. Press Contact: Public Relations Manager - inDrive Africa Lineo Thakhisi Phone: +2781 3636 872 Email: About inDrive: inDrive is a global mobility and urban services platform. The inDrive app has been downloaded over 280 million times, and was the second most downloaded mobility app for the third consecutive year. In addition to ride-hailing, inDrive provides an expanding list of urban services, including intercity transportation and delivery. In 2023, inDrive launched New Ventures, a venture and M&A arm. inDrive operates in 888 cities in 48 countries. Driven by its mission of challenging social injustice, the company is committed to having a positive impact on the lives of one billion people by 2030. It pursues this goal both through its core business, which supports local communities via a fair pricing model; and through the work of inVision, its non-profit arm. inVision's community empowerment programs help to advance education, sports, arts and sciences, gender equality and other vital initiatives. For more information visit
