Young Egyptian entrepreneurs make a global difference
Meet Doaa Aref, Heba Assem, and Riham Adel. These Egyptian entrepreneurs are changing the economy for Middle Eastern and North African youth.
Meet Olympian Carissa Moore, world champion surfer [poster]
Carissa Moore is the top-ranked female surfer worldwide and one of four surfers on the USA Surfing Team. Surfing will make its debut at the Tokyo Olympics.
Partnering to protect women in crisis
The U.S. is partnering with the United Nations and other organizations to help women suffering in humanitarian crises. Learn more about these efforts.
TechWomen and TechGirls learn to succeed together
The State Department's TechWomen and TechGirls programs give participants the confidence and skills to pursue their STEM dreams and help others in turn.
Strengthening cooperatives supports workers worldwide
The United States supports cooperatives around the world. Learn more about the business model that gives workers access to tools and resources to succeed.
Fight for a world without human trafficking
A new State Department report will inform global efforts to fight human trafficking. Learn more about the heroes who are supporting victims.
Preserving one Native American tribe’s language and culture
Meet Quirina Geary, a Northern California activist who is working to keep the Mutsun language alive by studying and teaching.
New U.S. coins will honor heroic American women
The U.S. Mint will begin honoring notable American women on currency in 2022. Find out more about two women selected to appear on U.S. quarters.
Working toward an AIDS-free future for girls in Africa
Girls and young women account for 74% of new HIV infections among adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa. The DREAMS initiative is reducing that number.