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We are delighted and honored to welcome the first batch of women leaders under SheLEADS, a flagship programme of DataLEADS in partnership with the Embassy of Switzerland. The cohort is strengthened by the collective acumen, experience, and wisdom of our leaders leading diverse organisations and important conversations. The program is intended to leverage the insights on leadership, address the gaps within the ecosystems, and pave a delightful way forward for our future leaders. Here's to a great start, with our 12 distinguished leaders, as 'she leads' the way! #SheLEADS

In the demanding world of leadership, it’s easy to put yourself last. But taking time for your passions, your well-being, and recharging your mind is just as important as achieving goals. 🌼 This #WorldMentalHealthDay, here’s a gentle reminder: Pause. Breathe. Invest in yourself—you deserve it. 💖 #SheLEADS #WomenInBusiness #Leadership #MentalHealthMatters — Dominique Ben Dhaou

In the world of news, caring for mental health is essential. 💚 This #WorldMentalHealthDay, let’s stand by the journalists who share stories that shape our world. 🗣️ Create trauma-aware newsrooms 🤝 Cultivate a culture of well-being 💪 Support staff through tough stories How does your newsroom show empathy and support? Share below! ⬇️ #NewsroomWellness #BreakTheSilence

We are thrilled to announce our association with Jayant Mammen Mathew, Executive Editor at Malayala Manorama Co. Ltd, as part of the FactShala Ambassador Programme. Jayant has joined this unique initiative with FactShala as the malayalam language ambassador. He aims to empower individuals and communities to help build resilience against misinformation and develop critical thinking skills, through an educational malayalam language video series. Factshala Ambassador Programme is an initiative created through a partnership between DataLEADS and MediaWise with support from the Google News Initiative Refer to link to know more: https://lnkd.in/gVsmQpn7 Manorama Online #MediaLiteracy #MalayalaManorama #FakeNews #FactChecking #Malayalam #Kerala

I am honored to be a member of the inaugural cohort of women leaders participating in SheLEADS, a premier initiative by DataLEADS in partnership with the Embassy of Switzerland. This group was greatly enhanced by the diverse expertise, experiences, and insights of leaders from various organizations and sectors. Through deep reflections, stimulating discussions, and the sharing of personal stories, we explored the fundamental tenets of purposeful leadership. With the mentorship of Dominique Ben Dhaou, we delved into how to harness our innermost strengths and use them as the cornerstone of exceptional leadership. Most significantly, we established strong, lasting connections that will endure well beyond the program's conclusion. This initiative was more than just a series of sessions; it was about discovering and unlocking the remarkable potential within each participant. The inaugural ‘trailblazers’ cohort comprised: Anisha Padukone Deepthi Nathala, IITM, SharkTank S1 Garima Babbar Khair Ull Nissa Sheikh Rashmi Chawla Ritu Kapur Sarika Atri Dr. Sheenu Jhawar Shivani Kumar Sunanda Rao-Erdem Talha Salaria. Heartfelt gratitude to the DataLEADS team: Syed Nazakat Surbhi Pandit Nangia Parul Goswami and other colleagues whom I may not have mentioned! #women #womenleaders

📣 On the eve of the Ministerial Conference of the International Partnership for Information and Democracy to be held in New York, the Forum and its partners from around the world call upon signatory States to take decisive action to ensure information integrity in the AI era! Our coalition of civil society organizations composed of 60 organizations around the world, notably calls on States to promote: - democratic measures respecting international human rights to put AI at the service of an independent, pluralistic, diverse and reliable global information space - public interest research on AI - transparency and accountability of AI systems - inclusive mechanisms for AI policy making - independence and financial sustainability of civil society and researchers - a voluntary certification mechanism for public interest AI - development of public digital infrastructure The Forum is committed to promote these recommendations on the road to the AI Action Summit to be held in Paris in February 2025. Open Government Partnership CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) Free Press Unlimited Reporters Without Borders (RSF) DataLEADS AfricTivistes Defend Democracy Digital Access Digital Rights Foundation Freedom House Fundación Ciudadanía y Desarrollo Global Forum for Media Development (GFMD) Homo Digitalis IPANDETEC Organisation Jonction Maharat Foundation Media Monitoring Africa OBSERVACOM TEDIC CyberPeace Institute Laboratory of Public Policy and the Internet

What a boot camp and weekend! To witness these 12 amazing women leaders exchange, debate, question, share stories and experiences was a true privilege for me as their leadership mentor. Inspiring, insightful, passionate, authentic, visionary, and transformational cohort: Anisha Padukone, Deepthi Nathala, Garima Babbar, Khair Ull Nissa Sheikh, Rashmi Chawla, Ritu Kapur, Sarika Atri, Dr. Sheenu Jhawar, Shivani Kumar, Sunanda Rao-Erdem, Talha Salaria and Dr Urvashi Prasad Jha. I will remember this 1st "TrailBlazer cohort" as a wonderful start of an extraordinary initiative lead by the DataLEADS team. Syed Nazakat, Dr. Saba Mehmood, Surbhi Pandit Nangia, Parul Goswami, Jyoti Singh Rathore @Singh R., Shruthi Manjula Mohan, Vijay Sadasivani Arushi Soni, Shashank Raj These ladies have set the bar high!

What a privilege to be one among these true Trailblazers. We spent only two and half days together but we know we have each other's backs forever. Spurring each other on our entrepreneurial journeys. Thanks so much Dominique Ben Dhaou and DataLEADS

And that’s a wrap on the inaugural edition of SheLEADS Leadership Programme in Goa, India! Last weekend, twelve extraordinary women leaders from diverse industries came together to explore the true meaning of impactful leadership. Through deep reflections, lively discussions, and the sharing of personal stories, we ventured into the heart of what it means to lead with purpose. Alongside leadership mentor, Dominique Ben Dhaou, we explored how to harness our innermost strengths and use them as the bedrock for exceptional leadership. We focused on leading teams with empathy and vision, encouraging unity and inspiration. And most importantly, we built powerful, lasting connections that go far beyond this programme. This programme was more than just a series of sessions; it was about discovering and unlocking the remarkable potential within each of these phenomenal women. It was about using that potential to make a meaningful difference, break barriers, and lead with purpose. We thank and congratulate our first cohort for raising the bar! With Anisha Padukone, Deepthi Nathala, Garima Babbar, Khair Ull Nissa Sheikh, Rashmi Chawla, Ritu Kapur, Sarika Atri, Dr. Sheenu Jhawar, Shivani Kumar, Sunanda Rao-Erdem, Talha Salaria and Dr. Urvashi Prasad. Syed Nazakat, Dr. Sabba Mehmood, Surbhi Pandit Nangia, Parul Goswami, Jyoti Singh R., Shruthi Manjula Mohan, Vijay Sadasivani, Arushi Soni, Shashank Raj

An inspiring weekend of rebooting and learning from the best. Thanks so much DataLEADS and Dominique for nudging us flip the thinking!!