U.S. survivors of COVID-19 donate plasma
Learn about Diana Berrent, who defeated COVID-19 and launched an online movement encouraging fellow survivors to donate plasma for antibody research.
U.S. invests in Kenyans building a reliable food supply
Learn how a $5 million loan from the new U.S. International Development Finance Corporation will help support women and boost food security in Kenya.
A place to trade in Kenya
With help from the U.S. Agency for International Development, women are connecting to growing markets in drought-prone northern Kenya. Meet one of them.
The math genius behind Pluto’s discovery
American women have long guided U.S. space exploration. Learn more about the female mathematician who helped discover Pluto
A Kosovo judge’s quest for more effective courts
Learn how the U.S. government has worked alongside the citizens of Kosovo to help strengthen the country’s justice system.
Pompeo: The world needs courageous women
Meet this year's recipients of the State Department's International Women of Courage Awards, who have all overcome great risks to champion women's rights.
Eliminating economic barriers for women grows economies
More than 12 million women have been helped by the Women's Global Development and Prosperity Initiative. That number is expected to grow.
These African-American women helped in World War I
Learn about the African-American women who, during World War I and its aftermath, supported black American soldiers stationed in France.
Do you know these three female civil rights heroes?
Meet three women whose dedication and skill put them on the front lines of the fight for civil rights for African Americans.