Women In The Workforce

Meet the two female astronauts who will make history March 29. They will leave the International Space Station for a seven-hour spacewalk.

Watch this video to learn about influential women in Iranian history and see how conditions have changed for women in Iran since the 1979 revolution.

USAID is working in nine countries to increase the number of women in the energy sector,  especially in higher-paying technical and leadership positions.

Actors and filmmakers from Poland to Taiwan have contributed to the world's first and most profitable film industry, centered in Hollywood, California.

In four graphics, we take a look at the 116th Congress, including the historic number of women, as well as a bit about their backgrounds.

American women excel in fields from Wall Street to the auto industry to the art world. Read about the accomplishments of seven who are making an impact.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's first honorees gave birth to rock, rhythm and blues. New members soon will be announced.

More than one in three women have experienced gender-based violence. Learn about a U.S.-backed program that helps women learn about their rights.

In the 13 years that Cristeta Comerford has served as White House executive chef, she has seen — and made — history along the way. Learn more about her.