In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, fostering inclusive cybersecurity leadership is essential to ensuring robust protective measures and organizational growth. This blog post explores strategies and insights for creating diverse and inclusive teams in cybersecurity, emphasizing the importance of equity, representation, and collaborative innovation. Readers will gain practical tips for enhancing diversity in leadership roles and fostering an inclusive workplace that values every team member's contribution to advancing cybersecurity objectives.
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Women in STEM Leaders Org.
A platform that promotes women's advancement in STEM.
We work with communities, the private sector, development agencies, governments, learning institutions, professional associations, and investment partners.
ABOUT
The Women in STEM Leaders Network (WomSTEM) was founded by women leaders in STEM in the UN Ecosystem and, research Institutions, civil society and private sector, coming together to make a change, and has grown into an organization that has representation across all sectors.
You can join the network or partner with us as an organization to increase women's STEM Impact and knowledge sharing across Africa and the world.
Grow your audience, or aid communities to have increased access to future driven insights, ground breaking information, acceleration labs and professional services!
WomSTEM hosts some of the most amazing, accomplished and impactful women in STEM leadership.
©️ WomSTEM Innovation and Entrepreneurship Agency
You can join the network or partner with us as an organization to increase women's STEM Impact and knowledge sharing across Africa and the world.
Grow your audience, or aid communities to have increased access to future driven insights, ground breaking information, acceleration labs and professional services!
WomSTEM hosts some of the most amazing, accomplished and impactful women in STEM leadership.
©️ WomSTEM Innovation and Entrepreneurship Agency
Scope
Services
Research
Grant Research, Consultancy Research and Contract Research on salient issues affecting Women in STEM. We partner with civil society, the private sector, international organizations, development agencies, governments, academia, professional associations, and investment partners.
OUTREACH
Connect with your demographic women audience via our outreach service in order to achieve mutual objectives.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
We utilise time tested processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives. Engage with our impact driven professionals and experts.
LEARNING
Upskilling and reskilling through technical and non technical learning.
Sub-Groups
Women in Health Sciences
Women in Technology
Women in AI Innovation
Women in Engineering
Women in Agriculture and Biosystems
Women for Climate & Energy
Women in STEM Academia
Women in Tech Policy & Governance
Women in GIS
Geographical Information Systems. Geomatics. Geo spatial systems.
Women in Education Technology
Combining the use of computer hardware, software, and educational theory and practice to facilitate learning.
University Chapters
Get in touch to get linked to our university affiliates across the world
IN
Connecting the World
FEM-HUB
Fem-Hub is our centre of excellence for women innovators in business or social enterprise. Run under the WomSTEM Innovation and Entrepreneurship Agency, it emphasizes a strong focus on mentorship and sustainability, and ultimately enables entrepreneurship that is impact driven.
Learn MoreWomen in AI Innovation for Africa
Women in AI Innovation for Africa aims at 1. Catalyzing AI Professional Careers. 2. Startup Acceleration. 3. Mentoring Girls & Young Women.
Learn MoreAMBASSADORS
To join the Women in STEM Leaders Ambassadors, email your CV and Linkedin link to admin@womeninstemleaders.org
Learn MorePARTNERS
Connecting the World
CIFOR-ICRAF / GLF AFRICA
☆☆☆☆☆ CIFOR-ICRAF / GLF Africa is led by one of the most inspiring women in STEM leaders in Africa and the world, Eliane Ubalijoro. It is of no surprise therefore that we partner with CIFOR-ICRAF/ GLF Africa on Innovation meeting impact: showcasing women leading agri-tech transformation 🔥
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Key ecosystem partner: Connecting you to world class support services and meaningful engagement.
Learn MoreUNESCO
We collaborate through STEM related programs such as Youth Mobile, Africa Code Week and the Continental Conference for Transforming STEM in Africa.
UNESCO Chair for Emerging Technologies
Key Partner: Communications, Technology and Development. AI for Development Biennual Symposium www.colloqueia.comtecdev.com
Learn MoreUNEP
Learning Partner: Digital4Sustainability This Learning Path explores the transformational role digital solutions and innovations can play in advancing environmental and social sustainability.
Learn MoreInternet Society Foundation
Learning Partner: To succeed as leaders in Internet technology, policy, and business, the next generation of Internet leaders needs a wide range of skills in various disciplines.
Learn MoreCGIAR
Knowledge Partner: CGIAR is the world’s largest global agricultural innovation network. Our mutual interest area is on women's empowerment in Agrifood Governance.
Learn MoreIEEE Women in Engineering
Eco-system Partner
Launch of FEM-HUB Mashinani
Women in peri-urban and rural areas should not be left out of innovation ecosystems. They are right at the centre of where most problems and challenges persist, giving them first hand experience and a bottom up approach to problem solving.
FEM-HUB Mashinani by WomSTEM Innovation and Entrepreneurship Agency has been launched to address the issue.
Using an easily scalable model, Fem-Hub Mashinani sets up programs for mentorship and upskilling in partnership with local innovators. The focus is to uplift women in marginalized societies, and enable them to improve their livelihoods and create jobs.
[Fem-Hub is a centre of excellence for women innovations in business or social enterprise. It emphasizes a strong focus on sustainability, and ultimately enables entrepreneurship that is impact driven.]
FEM-HUB Mashinani by WomSTEM Innovation and Entrepreneurship Agency has been launched to address the issue.
Using an easily scalable model, Fem-Hub Mashinani sets up programs for mentorship and upskilling in partnership with local innovators. The focus is to uplift women in marginalized societies, and enable them to improve their livelihoods and create jobs.
[Fem-Hub is a centre of excellence for women innovations in business or social enterprise. It emphasizes a strong focus on sustainability, and ultimately enables entrepreneurship that is impact driven.]
ARISE! Women - Africa Rising Innovation Summit
We are launching ARISE! Women - Africa Rising Innovation Summit in Kigali 2nd week of November 2025, building on previous programs.
We have previously collaborated internationally (and continue to) with the AI for Development Biennial Symposium in Bordeaux, France and Africa Summit on Entrepreneurship and Innovation ASENTI - in South Africa, Ghana, Kenya, Botswana, Ethiopia, Cote d'Ivoire and Senegal. We plan to take ARISE! Women to these and other countries in the African Union, to showcase women's innovations in agritech and healthtech and build the capacity of local innovators to be able to do the same.
In June 2025 in Kenya, we partnered with CIFOR-ICRAF's GLF Africa on Innovation meeting impact: showcasing women leading agri-tech transformation. Held in Nairobi, Kenya with 2300 partcipants onsite, the hybrid global event reached over 10 million people via social media and media channels, with more than 1 million engagements.
Additionally, in June 2025, we were part of the African Union Development Agency NEPAD's Delegation to Egypt for the AI in Health Conference under the auspices of the President of the Republic. Partners included Africa CDC and the Gates Foundation.
To our partners and prospective partners, it would be a pleasure and an honour to collaborate on this trail blazing initiative.
We have previously collaborated internationally (and continue to) with the AI for Development Biennial Symposium in Bordeaux, France and Africa Summit on Entrepreneurship and Innovation ASENTI - in South Africa, Ghana, Kenya, Botswana, Ethiopia, Cote d'Ivoire and Senegal. We plan to take ARISE! Women to these and other countries in the African Union, to showcase women's innovations in agritech and healthtech and build the capacity of local innovators to be able to do the same.
In June 2025 in Kenya, we partnered with CIFOR-ICRAF's GLF Africa on Innovation meeting impact: showcasing women leading agri-tech transformation. Held in Nairobi, Kenya with 2300 partcipants onsite, the hybrid global event reached over 10 million people via social media and media channels, with more than 1 million engagements.
Additionally, in June 2025, we were part of the African Union Development Agency NEPAD's Delegation to Egypt for the AI in Health Conference under the auspices of the President of the Republic. Partners included Africa CDC and the Gates Foundation.
To our partners and prospective partners, it would be a pleasure and an honour to collaborate on this trail blazing initiative.
Events
MSME BOOTCAMP: The REDEFINE POSSIBLE! Entrepreneurship and Internet Safety in the Age of AI event is a dynamic and inclusive initiative aimed at equipping young women and men with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to navigate the digital world safely.
Since its inception on 8 April 2011, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has celebrated Girls in ICT Day annually on the fourth Thursday in April, championing the role of information and communication technologies (ICT) in empowering young women and girls. At Women in STEM, celebrations will run from 24th of April to 3rd of May, 2025 in collaboration with different partners.
Women Techmakers (WTM) and Women in STEM Leaders Network (WomSTEM) present: International Women's Day Celebration ●
PRESENTED BY MOMBASA MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS GROUP ✅ Impact of Peri Menopause and Menopause on Mental Health
PRESENTED IN COLLABORATION WITH IEEE UoN WOMEN IN ENGINEERING ✅️ Join us as we explore opportunities for women in engineering fields such as AI, IoT, Robotics, and Big Data.
Building the capacity of women in small businesses to embrace e-commerce for scale and innovation.
Stakeholders Meeting for the most influential gathering of Women in STEM Leadership in Africa.
The Women in STEM Leaders Network is joining forces and contributing to key discussions around STEM. Building on the African Union's 2024 theme, "Educate an African fit for the 21st Century".
Training of Lead Trainers: Experience AI is an innovative educational program designed to provide cutting-edge resources on artificial intelligence and machine learning to teachers and students aged 11–14.
The Internet Society Foundation is offering a fully sponsored Virtual Bespoke Training for Women in STEM, September 2024 Cohort. Read more about the program and reserve your place.
With Columbia University of New York's Global Center in Nairobi: Impact entrepreneurship skills are crucial for women in STEM as they empower them to create and lead innovative ventures, fostering economic growth and job creation while addressing social and environmental issues.
Join us tomorrow, *Wednesday 8th May at 5pm EAT* on the sidelines of the UN Civil Society Conference as we discuss *“Multilateral Action to Advancing Climate Smart Technologies”* organized by IEEE Young Professionals Climate and Sustainability Taskforce.
Join us for an enlightening exploration of women's leadership in the realm of STEM! Enjoy the vibrant program featuring captivating discussions, insightful panels, and empowering stories. ZERO COST. Register on the buy now link.
***Women in STEM Leaders Forum, December Wellness Day Sunday Dec 17 Womstem sub group taking the lead: Women in Agriculture and BioSystems Women in Health Sciences (food & nutrition arm).
Collaboration with Columbia University Global Centres, UNESCO, and Society of Women Engineers.
Join us as we end the year with pomp and celebration.
Financial Investment and Planning for Women in STEM
The Nexus of music, art and technology 🎊
International Day of the Girl *Venue:* Columbia Global Centers, Nairobi. 8th Floor, Wing A, Westcom Point, Mahiga Mairu Ave, Off Waiyaki Way, Westlands. *Date:* Tuesday, 11th October, 2022 *Time:* 2pm to 5pm
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The 2025 TechWomen application is now open and will close on January 7, 2025 at 9:00AM PST (GMT-08:00). Applicants will be notified of the status of their application (non-select or semi-finalist) no later than April 30, 2025. Final decisions will be made no later than May 31, 2025. All applicants will be notified of the results of their application. See more details.
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