The world’s first Nigerian Olympic bobsled team
Three Nigerian-American women are making history as the first bobsled team from an African country to compete in the Winter Olympics.
International actresses find their place on American TV, movie sets
Saudi-American Ahd Kamel and Kenyan-Mexican Lupita Nyong’o are among the international actresses who have found success in American television or cinema.
An investment that benefits everyone
An investment in girls is an investment in society, one that pays real social and economic dividends to everyone.
‘Let Girls Learn’ breaks down barriers to education
Let Girls Learn, an initiative involving the Peace Corps and local communities, aims to expand access to education for girls around the world.
Here’s how U.S. companies help women worldwide
Major U.S. corporations are steering their charity to women's economic empowerment, from factory workers to women-owned businesses.
Outside North Korea, this defector found a new world
When she was 17, Lee Hyeonseo escaped into China while famine ravaged North Korea. After a decade of hiding, she now shares her story to raise awareness of other defectors.
These women pull no punches
Yasmian Al-Sharshani, Carla Bustamante, Caroline Maher and Batoul Arnaout are working to change the face of sports in their countries.
U.S. astronaut sets record as oldest woman in space
NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson just became the oldest woman in space, adding to her long list of barrier-breaking records.
Most beauty queens say they want to fight for human rights....
Kimberley Motley didn't go outside the United States until 2008. That’s when she learned about a State Department program to train and mentor lawyers...