South African president urges united global effort on women's empowerment

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks at the International Women's Forum (IWF) Global Cornerstone Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, Nov. 6, 2025. Ramaphosa has urged world leaders, policymakers, and civil society to unite in defending and advancing the gains made in women's empowerment and gender equality.(Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua) CAPE TOWN, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged world leaders, policymakers, and civil society to unite in defend