Ethiopian Airlines has colorfully celebrated the International Women’s Day, March 8 with an all women-functioned flight to London-Heathrow
Ethiopian Airlines Group, one of the fastest growing airline brands globally, and the leading aviation group in Africa, has colorfully celebrated the International Women’s Day, March 8 with an all women-functioned flight to London-Heathrow.
The airline commemorated the day at Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, honoring women’s contribution in the aviation industry.
The celebration took place in the presence of high-ranking government officials, ambassadors, honorable guests alongside the incredible women of Ethiopian Airlines, with the theme “Empowering Women: Connecting Africa.’
Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines Mesfin Tasew on the occasion acknowledged the invaluable role of women in driving the success of Ethiopian Airlines.
‘As staunch advocates of gender equality, we’re honored to have women professionals excelling in every facet of our operations, showcasing remarkable pe
rformance and dedication in their line of work.”
He added that today, we shine a spotlight on these trailblazers who are not only shaping the legacy of Ethiopian Airlines but also inspiring future generations of women in aviation. “As is our custom, we are thrilled to announce the launch of our all-women-operated flight to London to grace the day,” he stated.
The celebration further proceeded with an all-women-functioned flight from Addis Ababa to London commanded by Captain Kalkidan Girma, the first Ethiopian female captain of the Airbus A350.
Group VP Human Capital Management, Zenebework G/Tsadik on her part remarked that Ethiopian Airlines is an equal opportunity employer.
‘We consistently prioritize inclusive work environment that empowers women to make significant contributions in various roles within the company and we strongly believe in promoting equal gender opportunity at every level.’
The captain of this year’s all women functioned flight, Captain Kalkidan Girma stated, “This all-women-functio
ned flight initiative not only empowers women but also sends a powerful message about gender equality. We want to inspire future generations of female aviators and we continue to lead the way in promoting gender equality within the aviation industry.’
Ethiopian Airlines Group boasts women professionals in various areas of its operations including male dominated line of works such as pilot, aircraft technician and more.
The airline has also been operating all women functioned flights to different parts of the world since 2015, showing the professionalism and capability in women.
Source: Ethiopian News Agency
The President and founder of the Lordina Foundation, Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama on Friday hosted an interaction with the National Queen Mothers Platform to commemorate the 2024 International Women’s Day.
The interaction focused on the theme of ‘Inspiring Inclusion’. allowed the queen mothers and the former first lady to discuss how society, especially women, could best help push and uplift women.
‘We must inspire inclusion and create a powerful force that has the potential to change our communities and our country,’ Mrs Mahama stated.
She also highlighted the significant impact of investing in women, both morally and economically. Mrs Mahama pointed out that everyone benefited when women reached their full potential, leading to healthier, more educated, and more prosperous communities.
Additionally, Mrs Mahama highlighted the contributions of the Lordina Foundation in supporting women and children in need.
She revealed that the foundation had provided support for education, small businesses, and healthc
are facilities, particularly focusing on maternal and child health.
Mrs Mahama also shared a success story from the Lordina Foundation’s involvement in building a new maternity and children’s ward for the Bole District Hospital, which led to zero maternal mortality in 2023.
Mrs Mahama encouraged women to recommit themselves to empowering women, creating an inclusive society, and investing in every woman’s potential and pledged to continue her efforts through the Lordina Foundation to support communities and inspire inclusion for women nationwide.
Source: Ghana News Agency