Women Leading Change Now 3RD ANNUAL United Nations Commission on The Status of Women69 Round Table Parallel Event added there voices on the 20 Issues Women Are Facing Today. The Round Table introduced a new paradigm to the commission "Parity". Executive Director Right Hon Yvonne E. Gamble challenged the Round Table to look beyond equality measures which have eluded all attempts of gains, but to look at parity in all aspects of life, business and society. "Parity is measurable, equality is not". Women’s rights have improved over the years, but continued progress is not guaranteed. In a time of escalating conflicts, rising authoritarianism and devastating climate change impacts, women face many issues related to education, work, healthcare, legal rights, violence and much more. By understanding these issues, the world can work together to achieve gender equality, stronger human rights protections and safety for all people. In this article, we’ll explore 20 of the most important issues affecting women and girls today. # Issue 1 Unequal pay 2 Racial injustice 3 Gender-based violence 4 Inadequate healthcare 5 Threats to reproductive rights 6 Lack of education 7 Food insecurity 8 Climate change 9 Unequal political representation 10 Discriminatory social institutions 11 Human trafficking 12 Limited freedom of movement 13 Threats during migration 14 Discrimination based on disability 15 Poor mental health 16 The digital divide 17 Online harassment 18 Unpaid labor 19 Inadequate maternal healthcare 20 Period poverty

Catherine Tuitt MBE LLB HONS is an international fusion of grandparents from across many continents. She is a Co-author on four voices of the 21st century books. Tuitt has interests Justice, and Law. Forensic science, Management and Leadership. Catherine shares the virtues of Art, photography and film for therapy, health wellbeing and recovery. https://bit.ly/CatherineTuittLLB-MBE-Books

Sanny Leviste Founder of Aguaterra Institute, Asia Media Resource, and Leviste Consulting spoke into the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women69 at the Parallel Event Women Leading Change Now 3rd Annual Round Table, from the male perspective. He focused on the mass need for environmental education to train leaders, organizations and communities in strategy, health, safety, and sustainability. He consults for Women Leading Change Now, One World Institute, SpyCamp San Francisco, and other public/private entities. Major organizations that have benefited from his work include Stanford University, World Bank, the California Academy of Sciences, Overseas Economic Cooperation Fund in Japan, and USAID. Sanny graduated with a Master in Development Management (MDM) as a scholar of the Asian Institute of Management (AIM). He later designed, developed and managed the first Master in Management Technology (MMT) program in the Philippines. He seeks engagement and interaction with leaders and organizations conscious of their evolutionary and decisive roles in this rapidly shifting environment.

Jan Jorgensen RN, CMP, PhD spoke her voice and her truth at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women69 Parallel Event hosted at Women Leading Change Now 3rd Annual Round Table as a Visionary Vibrational Educator combining Science and Spirit to support the Rise of the Voice of the Divine Feminine. Jorgensen is an Author, Speaker, Educator, and Founder of the SOAR initiative and the Queens Caravan Spiritual Walkabout Tour visiting women in their Community to inspire circles of empowerment. The Rise of the Divine Feminine to Lead through Her VOICE 1. Our Voice expresses our entire Consciousness 2. Speaking with hesitation or fear muddies the message 3. We can clear our Voice of Fear and be tremendously powerful in our personal and global relationships https://bit.ly/DivineTimeCirclesWithJan Soundandlighthealingarts.com

Lisa Kirkwood provided a Storyteller's viewpoint to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women69. Kirkwood is The True Stories Merchant™, connecting and transforming people through storytelling. A keynote speaker, author, and consultant, Ms. Kirkwood is a master storyteller and two-times award winner for Diversity in corporate America. She focuses on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, as well as Leadership, Development, and Empowerment. In addition, Lisa is an advocate of equality, environmental causes, holistic medicine, and spirituality.

Carol Witt Founder and Director of Y.E.A. Global (Young Entrepreneurs Alliance), brought to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women69 the report of dedication to empowering youth worldwide, with students in 61 countries, including 39 across Africa. Her mission is to connect people, businesses, and organizations to create lasting impact. Recognized as Alignable’s Business Person of the Year in St. Petersburg, Florida (2024, 2025) and ranked among the Top 50 nationally, she thrives on collaboration and innovation. A YouTuber with four podcasts, a coach, team trainer, and community builder, I bring people together to create opportunities and transformation. Writing and creativity fuel her journey—as a writer, songwriter, course content creator, and social media influencer. But above all, she is a difference-maker with a heart for global impact. Collaboration is her superpower, and she stays committed to inspiring, leading, and lifting others to thrive!

Baylan Megino adds to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women the perspective of building a global movement of heart-centered leaders who intentionally create inspired lives of positive purpose and impact in the world. As a spiritual mindset and executive vision coach based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Baylan is the founder of Global Dream Makers, and the creator of the life framework known as the Dream Maker Matrix™. Involved in her business, cultural, spiritual, and humanitarian communities, Baylan is a beacon of light and clarity in times of transition and change.

Terri Maxwell demonstrates clearly and precisely how women can navigate their businesses in these transformative times, this drives a guiding force during the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women 69th convening. As Founder and CEO of Share On Purpose, Inc, Maxwell is a business cultivator that created five innovative brands using her Conscious Business Growth Platform™. She also started a Speculator Fund to invest in ventures focused on making the world better. With a entrepreneurial career that spans almost 30 years, Terri has launched, owned, sold, rebranded or turned around more than 50 brands, and had multiple successful exits. Her newest concept is Shift/Co - a business growth program for conscious entrepreneurs. Terri is known for her game-changing models for both business and personal success. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Success Magazine, FOX and CBS. She is an “Outlive Yourself Award” recipient and was named Small Business Mentor of the Year by NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners). She is the author of Succeed on Purpose: Everything Happens for a Reason, and the co-author of The New World of Work: From the Cube to the Cloud.

Permelia Parham brings potentiality to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women 69th convening [UNCSW69]. As the Founder and CEO of The Healing Institute, an Online Worldwide hub of holistic practitioners serving people seeking ways to be well and stay well on their health journey. Permelia has demonstrated throughout her illustrious business career that she has been divinely guided to create this healing platform connecting holistic practitioners with people seeking alternative health and healing. The Healing Institute is the bridge leading the way to a healthier world.