girls’ education
Title IX: Protecting equality in the U.S. for 50 years
What is Title IX and how does it apply to sectors beyond education and sports in the United States? Learn more here.
Preparing Brazil’s next generation of women leaders
Power4Girls, a U.S. State Department program in Brazil, helps train hundreds of girls in leadership and business skills. Learn more.
Fostering equity and equality for all
The Biden-Harris administration has an ambitious 10-point strategy to achieve gender equity. See what the plan involves.
Bringing smiles and dental care to Djibouti
U.S. army soldiers are teaching children in Djibouti about nutrition and dental health. Learn more about the difference they are making.
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.
Why is the game of chess on fire in America?
Thanks to a combination of a hit Netflix limited series and the pandemic, chess surged in popularity among Americans during the past year.
Teen sisters donate books that give voice to Muslim girls
Mena and Zena Nasiri started a nongovernmental organization to donate books featuring strong Muslim women to schools — and the movement quickly grew.
Exploring science with a new generation of girls
In the past, there were very few women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) jobs, but today women hold nearly 3 in 10 of those jobs.
Time honors Kid of the Year for tackling global challenges
One U.S. student is using science to tackle global problems, such as contaminated drinking water. Learn more about this Kid of the Year's innovations.