Globally, women still have only three quarters of the legal rights afforded to men -- an aggregate score of 76.5 out of a possible 100, which denotes complete legal parity. However, despite the disproportionate effect on women’s lives and livelihood from the global pandemic, 23 countries reformed their laws in 2021 to take much-needed steps towards advancing women’s economic inclusion, according to the report.

Today we are joined by Elizabeth Percy, Co-Founder and Chief Trainer of Smart Inspiration UAE Training Centre, and Mariyam Abraham, Owner of Ripped and Stitched, discussing the triumphs and the obstacles they have faced during opening their businesses and running it till date.

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Host of show: Desiree Abdou

Guest: Elizabeth Percy, Co-Founder and Chief Trainer of Smart Inspiration UAE Training Center

Guest: Mariyam Abraham, Owner of Ripped and Stitched