The women who demanded the vote
Without the right to vote, today’s women couldn't run major corporations, serve in the military and hold public office. Here's how they did it.
Malala Yousafzai becomes youngest U.N. peace messenger
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai is now a U.N. Messenger of Peace, the highest honor bestowed by the U.N. chief on a global citizen.
Israeli and Palestinian women weave peace through fashion
Their tagline is "peace through the eye of a needle." Learn how the Two Neighbors fashion company is creating jobs while changing hearts and minds.
U.S. firms get creative to attract consumers
The world relies on American consumers' spending power. Learn how certain American retail sectors are surviving in the wake of COVID-19.
Her improbable dream led to NASA
Learn how watching American astronaut Neil Armstrong's 1969 landing on the moon inspired a 7-year-old Costa Rican girl to pursue a career at NASA.
Indo-Pacific friendship from U.S.-Japanese exchange
The TOMODACHI Initiative connects thousands of young American and Japanese students with opportunities to learn about each other's cultures.
Iranians honored at Women of Courage awards
Women of Iran receive special recognition for their persistent fight for their rights at the 2019 International Women of Courage Awards.
Their coding can change the world [video]
International Day of the Girl celebrates the achievements of young women on October 11. Meet a team of Kazakhstani coders who designed a winning safety app.
Black Panther shatters stereotypes and promotes science
Black Panther, the first Hollywood blockbuster centered on a black superhero and to star a mostly black cast, is defying long-held stereotypes about Africans and women.