KUDOS- The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has adopted the UN’s women’s empowerment principles (WEPs), according to a press release (pdf).

Mastercard recognized two Egyptian women at a recent awards initiative: Gehad Hamdy (LinkedIn), founder and managing director of feminist initiative Speak Up, snagged the change maker and humanitarian awards, while Art D’Egypte founder Nadine Abdel Ghaffar was also recognized, according to a press release.