Meseret Haileyesus Receives 2021 Woman of Inspiration Social Impact Award

This article originally appeared in Universal Women's Network

In 2021, the Women of Inspiration™ Awards continued to shine a spotlight on exceptional women making an impact across North America. In a year marked by rebuilding, innovation, and courage, our honourees stepped forward to lead with purpose—breaking barriers, elevating others, and creating meaningful change in their industries and communities.

Presented by the Universal Womens Network™, the Women of Inspiration™ Awards recognize role models from every sector who exemplify resilience, vision, and the power of using their voice. These leaders remind us that when women rise, we all rise.

Join us as we celebrate their achievements, share their stories, and continue to champion a world where women are seen, heard, and valued.

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From Meseret's award page: Meseret Haileyesus is a multi-award-winning entrepreneur, change-maker, economic justice and health equity advocate with more than seventeen years of experience, and a founder of the Canadian Centre for Women’s Empowerment. The first kind of organization addresses economic abuse in Canada through education, research, policy change, advocacy, and economic empowerment. Her project focus on the development of new approaches to economic abuse and injustice, working with the organization and financial institution to review existing systems, policies, and procedures to improve women’s financial safety and security.