Running in America: Popular and fun
Whether it's for health, relaxation or a cause, running is a popular activity in the United States. Learn about some running heroes.
Wonder Woman smashes box-office records and gender stereotypes
The Wonder Woman movie, directed by American Patty Jenkins and starring Israeli Gal Gadot, is bringing attention to women's roles in Hollywood and beyond.
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.
NASA pioneer Katherine Johnson celebrates 100th birthday
Katherine Johnson, a trailblazing mathematician whose calculations for NASA were part of a blockbuster movie, just celebrated her 100th birthday.
Science, math heroines are hidden no more
The movie "Hidden Figures" on women's unsung role in launching the U.S. space program now is inspiring female scientists and STEM advocates worldwide.
Goodbye to the real-life Rosie the Riveter
The iconic poster of "Rosie the Riveter," a World War II factory worker, inspired a nation. The woman who inspired the poster has died at age 96.
Women govern some of the largest U.S. cities
Learn about some of the American women who are running for, and winning, the top city government seat: the mayor.
Batter up! These women are bringing baseball to Gaza.
Baseball has grown in popularity in the Middle East. In Gaza, interest in baseball turned out to be stronger among girls than boys.
New U.S. youth observer to the U.N. to engage millennials in...
Munira Khalif will spend the next year as the U.S. youth observer to the U.N., showing millennials that their voices count on the international stage.