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- A series of proposals, milestones, and recent projects that place different female figures at the center of the conversation.
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Report published byEl Españo
These days bring together profiles that stand out for their activity in different fields of the current scene. From culture to digital innovation, through the media, business, and social action. The selection shows how diverse trajectories intersect at the exact moment and helps us understand the times we live in.
Each event responds to different contexts, but all examine its impact. Publications for charitable purposes, professional awards, key launches, and lasting commitments form a path that goes beyond immediate success.
This group of names compiles a list that unifies sectors and approaches. Stories that show change, reinforce role models, and broaden the vision of current female leadership.
Women at the forefront
Sister Lucía Caram
The Argentine nun has made 41 trips to Ukraine over the past 1,391 days of the Russian invasion. In addition, she has personally delivered 162 ambulances and medical supplies to locations such as Kharkiv, a border town. She has established safe routes that have transported 120 wounded and 60 cancer patients to hospitals in Spain.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded her the Order of Princess Olga for her tireless work. The award, one of the highest in the country, recognizes her dedication amid war.
Sabina Fluxá
The vice president of Iberostar Hotels & Resorts has announced a new agreement with INFOTEP in the Dominican Republic to promote dual vocational training in cooking.
14 apprentices have begun theoretical classes and will transition to practical training at the group’s hotels starting in April 2026. This system, validated in Spain, Brazil, Mexico, and Jamaica, accelerates careers and expands job options.
In addition, in 2025, more than 400 students participated in vocational training programs in these countries.
Isabel Gemio
On Wednesday, December 10, the book La belleza y el dolor (Beauty and Pain) (Visor Libros 2025) by Jesús García Sánchez was published, with a foreword by journalist and presenter Isabel Gemio.
The book combines art and science to build a bridge of hope. It also brings together prominent Spanish poets who have altruistically lent their voices to research on rare diseases.
The purchase of the book supports the Isabel Gemio Foundation, which since 2008 has promoted scientific projects on muscular dystrophies and other rare diseases. In Spain, nearly three million people live with one of these conditions, and only a small percentage receive treatment.
Each verse represents a spark of solidarity and a gesture toward those who struggle every day against pain and uncertainty.
Sarah Harmon
The CEO of ODILO has announced the launch of AI Academy, a movement that will transform the use of artificial intelligence in everyday work. Sarah Harmon has stated that “it is not just a program, but the beginning of a new era.”
The initiative seeks to empower talent, inspire fresh ideas, and unite teams in continuous learning. Giants such as Google and Amazon are collaborating with experts, including Nerea Luis, Cristina Aranda, and Macarena Estévez, with more allies on the way.
Silvia Leal
On Sunday, December 14, the international expert in innovation and future trends appeared on La Sexta’s La Roca.
In her speech, she helped society overcome its fear of technology. She explained that “the professions that are least at risk of disappearing with the arrival of AI are those where creativity, critical thinking, and empathy are important, because today it is complicated to compare with us in any of them.”
She also highlighted the significant opportunities automation offers, though many still go unnoticed.
Almudena Martorell
Rodilla’s famous ‘Corazones de roscón’ are back on Christmas tables thanks to the annual collaboration between the iconic Spanish restaurant chain and the A LA PAR Foundation, a symbol of solidarity that lights up Madrid this holiday season.
The organization’s executive president highlights the value of these sweets, filled with cream and prepared in the inclusive stores of Arturo Soria and Caleruega, where professionals with intellectual disabilities serve the public.
Each bite supports their work and highlights their talent, improving their independence in daily life. All proceeds go to the Laptop and Tablet Loan Program. The project offers refurbished devices to students from vulnerable families. This helps bridge the digital divide and ensures their equal advancement in school.
Alauda Ruiz de Azúa
The film Los Domingos, directed by the Spanish director and screenwriter, won the best feature film award at the 31st edition of the Forqué Awards, beating competitors such as Maspalomas, Sorda, and Sirat.
The gala, held on Saturday, December 13, at IFEMA (Madrid), took a protest tone, with calls to strengthen institutional support for the audiovisual industry and to protect viewers’ autonomy from indoctrination.
In addition, the film won the award for best female performance for Patricia López Arnaiz, who praised the filmmaker’s “genuine vocation” for illuminating the human aspect of relationships.
This double triumph positions Alauda Ruiz as the favorite in the race for the 2026 Goya Awards.
Yolanda Rueda
The president of the Cibervoluntarios Foundation spoke on Tuesday, December 16, and Wednesday, December 17, at the United Nations WSIS +20 High-Level Meeting in New York.
The event highlighted the global progress made over the last 20 years toward a digital, inclusive, and development-centered society.
Spain and civil society organizations were recognized for their key role in this process, which promotes cyber sovereignty that guarantees the right to information and privacy, and the use of technology to defend opportunities and human rights.
Julia Sánchez Abeal
On Thursday, December 11, the CEO of the Reina Sofía School of Music organized a Christmas breakfast. The event highlighted the institution’s role as one of the most prestigious and international in Spain, with students from more than 40 countries.
The academy is committed to excellence and inclusion, offering full scholarships to its students and welcoming around 35 new students each year.
With more than 300 concerts per year and a social media following exceeding 120,000, the conservatory reinforces its commitment to society and cultural dissemination. In addition, it maintains close relationships with companies and has carried out projects such as corporate soundtracks for BBVA and Deloitte.