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As global leaders, policymakers, and advocates converge at the United Nations Headquarters in New York for the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70), a powerful African voice will take center stage in the urgent call for gender justice and inclusive leadership.
From March 9th -19th, 2026, the landmark gathering which is the UN’s largest annual forum for women dedicated to gender equality will focus on strengthening access to justice for women and girls.
It aims to eliminate discriminatory laws and promote women’s participation in governance and development.
The event, themed “Justice for All: Strengthening Access to Leadership for African Women and Girls,” promises to amplify African perspectives in transformative ways.
At the heart of this essential conversation is Hon. Dr. Gloria Bertram-Okoli, Chief Executive Officer of Ezzy International Group of Companies (USA/Nigeria), whose leadership journey embodies the very principles the forum seeks to advance.
Hon. Dr. Gloria Okoli is a distinguished business executive, visionary entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for women’s advancement.
She is among the few women bringing a wealth of experience, deep-rooted transcontinental enterprise knowledge, and community development expertise to CSW70.
As the CEO of Ezzy International Group of Companies, she has demonstrated that women’s leadership in business is not merely aspirational but transformational.
The event is scheduled for Tuesday, March 10, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST via Zoom.
During the session, she will share critical insights on business leadership, economic empowerment, and expanding pathways for women to rise into executive and decision-making roles.
Her presentation will address the need for equal access to education and resources to equip African women and girls with the tools for economic independence.
She will also highlight the importance of expanding leadership opportunities and representation for women across corporate, political, and civic spaces, while addressing systemic challenges and barriers that continue to limit women’s full participation in society.
Hon. Dr. Bertram-Okoli’s is poised to demonstrate that education is central to strong women’s economic empowerment. Through advocacy for women enterprises and inclusive corporate structures, she champions sustainable models of progress that move beyond policy to practical impact.
The event will feature a lineup of influential women who share similar commitment to advancing the cause of African women and girls. Among whom are: Queen Esther Ejim, Founder and President of Najda Worldwide Charities and Global Women Empowerment Network Africa (GLOW), Mary Thom Navicha, a member of the Malawian Parliament and former Minister of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare; Fikelephi Jackson, CEO and Founder of African Achievers Charity, award-winning author, and humanitarian; and Folusho Dasyiva, Project Consultant and CEO of Royalty Events LLC, USA, and Vice President of the One World Congress.
Together, these accomplished women represent advocacy, politics, business excellence, humanitarian service, and strategic governance.
The theme of this year’s Commission on the Status of Women event, “Justice for All: Strengthening Access to Leadership for African Women and Girls,” reflects a bold and necessary call to action.
Through panel discussions, live-experience testimonies, and interactive dialogue, the sessions will explore how inclusive legal systems and women’s leadership can accelerate gender equality. The gathering seeks to advance a society in which African women and girls are not only protected under the law but are fully empowered to lead, innovate, and shape the future.
Gloria Bertram-Okoli’s voice grounded in education enterprise and advocacy will add a powerful dimension to the conversation. Her role as a speaker reinforces the idea that justice is not merely a legal concept but a reality built through opportunity, leadership, and inclusive systems.
