Michelle Obama tells girls to be the leaders of tomorrow
During a 2015 visit to Cambodia, first lady Michelle Obama urged female students to finish their education and become role models in their communities.
Marveling at Michelle Obama’s portrait, this girl captures hearts
A photo of Parker Curry, who is 2 years old, in front of a new portrait of Michelle Obama electrified social media and captured hearts around the globe.
U.S. women a major force at the Olympics
For the second straight Olympics, women athletes outnumber men on the U.S. Olympic team, 292 to 262. Team USA will field the most women of any nation.
Tomorrow’s tech leaders look like this
Teenage girls from the Middle East and North Africa participate in Tech Girls, a State Department–sponsored program to teach girls about careers in STEM.
These African-American women helped in World War I
Learn about the African-American women who, during World War I and its aftermath, supported black American soldiers stationed in France.
World War I propelled women into workforce and voting booths
World War I marked the beginning of a new era for American women, securing them the right to vote and opening up jobs previously reserved for men.
7 women who are shaping Ukraine’s future
Meet seven women who are playing a significant role in the transformation of Ukraine into a prosperous, democratic and forward-looking country.
5 ways to keep girls in school
Educating girls increases developing countries' income growth and results in health and security payoffs for them and their families.
‘Remarkable’ progress as U.S. marks World AIDS Day [infographics]
The U.S. has taken large strides to help prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS across the world. Learn more about how a government program is saving lives.