Women's Entrepreneurship Day
November 19, Wednesday
History of the holiday
The initiative was founded in 2014 by American entrepreneur and philanthropist Wendy Diamond. She sought to create a global platform to help women develop their own projects, overcome economic and social barriers, and gain access to tools for successful business management. Since then, the holiday has gained international scope, covering dozens of countries and thousands of events.
Goals of the holiday
* Strengthening the position of women in entrepreneurship and the economy
* Supporting aspiring female entrepreneurs through educational projects and mentorship
* Drawing attention to gender inequality issues in business
* Creating a platform for collaboration, experience sharing, and professional networking
* Building a positive image of women leaders and their achievements
How Women's Entrepreneurship Day is celebrated
* Holding conferences, forums, workshops, and roundtable discussions
* Organizing mentorship programs between experienced entrepreneurs and newcomers
* Social and media campaigns promoting women-led business projects
* Awarding successful female entrepreneurs and innovative women-led startups
* Conducting charitable initiatives supporting women from vulnerable groups
Significance of the holiday for society
This day emphasizes the importance of women’s participation in creating a sustainable economy and fostering innovation. It strengthens trust in female leadership, expands career opportunities, and helps reduce gender stereotypes. Supporting women in entrepreneurship positively impacts economic development, social stability, and the implementation of new ideas.
Interesting facts
* According to global statistics, the share of female entrepreneurs grows every year, especially in technology and social entrepreneurship
* Many countries have special microcredit programs and business incubators aimed specifically at supporting women
* The initiative spans more than 100 countries and includes hundreds of events united by the goal of strengthening the women’s entrepreneurial community
Women's Entrepreneurship Day in other years
- 2021 November 19, Friday
- 2022 November 19, Saturday
- 2023 November 19, Sunday
- 2024 November 19, Tuesday
- 2026 November 19, Thursday
Women's Entrepreneurship Day in other countries
- Afghanistan
- Albania
- Algeria
- American Samoa
- Andorra
- Angola
- Anguilla
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Aruba
- Australia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Bahamas
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Barbados
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Belize
- Benin
- Bermuda
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Bonaire
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Botswana
- Brazil
- British Virgin Islands
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- CAR
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Cape Verde
- Cayman Islands
- Chad
- Chile
- China
- Comoros
- Congo
- Cook Islands
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Cuba
- Curacao
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- DR Congo
- Denmark
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- East Timor
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- El Salvador
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Estonia
- Eswatini
- Ethiopia
- Falkland Islands
- Faroe Islands
- Fiji
- Finland
- France
- French Guiana
- French Polynesia
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Germany
- Ghana
- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Greenland
- Grenada
- Guadeloupe
- Guam
- Guatemala
- Guernsey
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Honduras
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Iraq
- Ireland
- Isle of Man
- Israel
- Italy
- Ivory Coast
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Jersey
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Kosovo
- Kuwait
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Latvia
- Lebanon
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macau
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Mali
- Malta
- Marshall Islands
- Martinique
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Mayotte
- Mexico
- Micronesia
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Montserrat
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Nepal
- Netherlands
- New Caledonia
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- Niger
- Nigeria
- North Korea
- North Macedonia
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Norway
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Palau
- Palestine
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Poland
- Portugal
- Puerto Rico
- Qatar
- Reunion
- Romania
- Russia
- Rwanda
- Saint Helena
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Martin
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Saint-Barthelemy
- Samoa
- San Marino
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Singapore
- Sint Maarten
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Solomon Islands
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Korea
- South Sudan
- Spain
- Sri Lanka
- St. Pierre and Miquelon
- Sudan
- Suriname
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Syria
- Taiwan
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Togo
- Tokelau
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Turkmenistan
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- Tuvalu
- U.S. Virgin Islands
- UAE
- Uganda
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Uruguay
- Uzbekistan
- Vanuatu
- Vatican
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
- Wallis and Futuna
- Western Sahara
- Yemen
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe