On June 18, 2025, at the XXVIII St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, a Cooperation Agreement was solemnly signed between the Association “BRICS Women’s Business Alliance” and Directorate of the World Youth Festival. The Agreement marks the establishment of partner ties and the development of long-term, effective cooperation between the Parties. The BRICS Women’s Business Alliance … Signing Ceremony of Cooperation Agreement between Directorate of the World Youth Festival and BRICS WBA Association Takes Place at SPIEF

On June 18, 2025, at the XXVIII St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, a Memorandum of Understanding was solemnly signed between the Russian Chapter of the BRICS Women’s Business Alliance and National Association of Women Entrepreneurs of Malaysia (NAWEM). The Memorandum was signed by Anna Nesterova, Chairperson of the Russian Chapter of the BRICS Women’s Business … Signing Ceremony of MOU between BRICS WBA Russia Chapter and NAWEM Takes Place at SPIEF

On June 18, within the framework of the XXVIII St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, a session of the BRICS Women’s Business Alliance “BRICS and Partners: Shaping a Shared Business Future” was held, moderated by Anna Nesterova, Chairperson of the Russian Chapter of the BRICS Women’s Business Alliance. Keynote speakers, representatives of government and business circles … Panel Session of the BRICS Women’s Business Alliance Takes Place at SPIEF

On June 18, 2025, the BRICS Women’s Business Alliance will traditionally host a panel session at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. This year’s discussion, titled “BRICS and Partners: Shaping a Shared Business Future”, will be dedicated to exploring the emerging framework of cooperation between BRICS and its newly designated partner countries. A special focus … BRICS WBA to Hold Panel Session at St. Petersburg International Economic Forum

On May, 15-16, 2025, the II BRICS Women’s Entrepreneurship Forum took place in Moscow bringing together over 900 entrepreneurs, policymakers and industry leaders from more than 40 countries. We invite you to watch the video summary capturing the essence of the Forum. From inspiring keynote speeches to practical B2B sessions that resulted in tangible outcomes, … Highlights from the II BRICS Women’s Entrepreneurship Forum

On May 8, 2025, the First Lady of Myanmar H.E. Kyu Kya Hla held a meeting with Galina Karelova, Chairperson of the Council of the Eurasian Women’s Forum and Anna Nesterova, Chairperson of the Russian Chapter of the BRICS Women’s Business Alliance. The meeting took place as a part of the state visit of Prime … Meeting with the First Lady of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar H.E. Kyu Kya Hla

Moscow & Mordovia, Russian Federation – May 2025 BRICS Women’s Business Alliance South Africa (BRICS WBA SA) has successfully concluded a landmark bilateral mission to the Russian Federation, encompassing participation at the II BRICS Women Entrepreneurship Forum in Moscow and the 2025 Mastors Forum in the Republic of Mordovia.   The South African delegation was … BRICS WBA South Africa Concludes Strategic Bilateral Mission to Russia and Participation at the II BRICS Women Entrepreneurship Forum

Don’t miss your chance. Registrations for the BRICS Business Forum are open. Hit the link and see you there in Rio de Janeiro next July.   https://www.bbcbrasil.org/business-forum  

The Global Chair of the Women’s Business Alliance (WBA), along with Inna Svatenko, Deputy Chairperson of the Federation Council and Senator of Moscow, and Marina Astakhova, head of Mrs. Svatenko’s office, represented the WBA at the 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum hosted by the Brazilian National Congress. The event features approximately 150 legislators from 15 nations, … Russian Parliamentary Delegation Comes to Brazil for BRICS Parliamentary Forum

Monica Monteiro, BRICS WBA Global Chair     The recent study by the Brazilian Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade, and Services (MDIC), titled “Women in Foreign Trade – An analysis for Brazil,” released in March 2025, reveals significant data about female participation in the Brazilian foreign trade sector. The document highlights some important advances but also … Women in Foreign Trade: Progress and Challenges Ahead