Promoting women in science and tech boosts prosperity
Creating equal access for women in STEM industries closes the labor gap, boosts economic growth and more. Learn how the U.S. is making that happen.
U.S. launches new center to fight human trafficking
Through the newly launched Center for Countering Human Trafficking, the U.S. government will lead the global response to counter modern-day slavery.
U.S. invests in e-commerce for African women
The United States will invest in Kasha, a digital company that helps women in rural Africa access health supplies. Learn about similar programs.
U.S. empowers women to create lasting peace and security
The U.S. continues to build upon its 2017 Women, Peace, and Security Act by helping women around the world to be socially and economically empowered.
First women graduated from U.S. military colleges 40 years ago
A law signed in 1975 allowed women to enter the previously all-male military academies. In 1980, the first women graduated.
Hispanic Americans serve proudly in the U.S. military
The U.S. military salutes Hispanic Americans who serve in all branches. Read about how Hispanic-Americans are serving their country.
Americans honor a champion of equality
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died at the age of 87, was honored with events at the U.S. Supreme Court and the U.S. Capitol.
Hydrologist Fadji Maina’s path from Niger to NASA
Fadji Maina made history as NASA's first Nigerien scientist. Learn how her childhood inspired her to become a hydrologist and what she's working on.
Advocating for women in a place of conflict
As a child, Rita M. Lopidia learned that women are usually the first victims of political conflict. Now she's won an award for building peace.