WORLD WOMAN FORUM 2025: Global Female Leadership in the Maldives

Against the backdrop of the Maldives’ turquoise waters, the WORLD WOMAN FORUM 2025 concluded as a landmark event, uniting 250 delegates from 35 countries under the visionary leadership of the World Woman Club. Supported by global powerhouses – UN Women, WEDO (Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Organisation), WESIO (World Education, Science and Innovation Organisation), Vital Voices UC and IBAC (International Business Advisory Consortium) – the forum became a crucible for transformative dialogue and action.

🌟 The Women Noble Prize 2025: Honoring Heroism

The emotional pinnacle was the awarding of THE WOMEN NOBLE PRIZE 2025 to Dr. Tatyana Moskalenko (Odesa, Ukraine). Recognised for her extraordinary medical leadership at Gooddom Maternity Hospital №7, Dr. Moskalenko safeguarded mothers and newborns amid relentless war conditions. Her acceptance speech – delivered via satellite from Odesa – received a standing ovation as she declared: "When war tries to extinguish life, we become the shield for humanity’s future."

🌐 Geopolitics, Economics & Innovation: Key Discussions

Distinguished speakers tackled pressing global challenges:

Geopolitical Analysis: Ukrainian leaders Lyudmyla Stanislavchenko, Kristina Matvienko and Katerina Lazor dissected the war’s global ripple effects.

Economic Forecasts: Experts addressed China’s shifting economic landscape and its impact on emerging markets.

AI Revolution: Panels explored AI’s exponential industrial growth, emphasising ethical frameworks.

Emerging Industries: Sessions spotlighted entrepreneurship in greenhouse agriculture, sustainable design, experiential tourism, and edtech.

🎤 Standout Speakers & Global Perspectives

Notable thought leaders included:

Lyudmyla Stanislavchenko, Kristina Matvienko and Katerina Lazor (Ukraine) dissected the war’s global ripple effects.

Bahar Ravshanova & Leyla Demirova (Turkmenistan) on Central Asia’s economic evolution.

Kelly Kingston (Australia) on WOW women-collective business models

Maria Frommann (Germany) on EU gender policy reforms

Elena Li (Kazakhstan) on medtech inclusivity

Svitlana Sakhno (UAE) on Middle East innovation in the Real Estate Market

💃 Charitable Fashion Diplomacy

Two Benefit Fashion Shows dazzled attendees:

Janet Agayeva (Turkmenistan) fused traditional embroidery with contemporary silhouettes.

Dilfuza (Kazakhstan) showcased eco-conscious designs using Maldivian-style silk.

🤝 Niche Partnerships Amplifying Impact

Specialized collaborations enriched the agenda:
WOW Women Collective (Australia)
Zarina (Ukraine)
BigBoss Business School (UK)

Flying Dresses (Australia)

WESIO (UK)

📰 Media & Legacy
As primary media partner, WORLD WOMAN MAGAZINE documented breakthroughs in real-time. Editor-in-Chief noted: "This forum rewrote the narrative – not just discussing change, but architecting it."

"True leadership isn’t speaking from pedestals – it’s building bridges in storms. That’s what happened here." -– Dr. Tatyana Moskalenko, THE WOMEN NOBLE PRIZE 2025 Laureate.

"We didn’t just meet at the ocean’s edge – we created new tides of change," declared World Woman Club founder Dr Olga Azarova.

Organizer: World Woman Club
Global Partners: UN Women, WEDO, WESIO, IBAC
Media Partner: WORLD WOMAN MAGAZINE
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