Women’s Empowerment
Before and after 1979: Women’s rights in Iran
While women around the world have been breaking barriers for decades, Iranian women have struggled to gain back the basic human freedoms they lost in 1979.
NASA schedules its first women-only spacewalk
Meet the two female astronauts who will make history March 29. They will leave the International Space Station for a seven-hour spacewalk.
Women break boundaries in the energy sector
USAID is working in nine countries to increase the number of women in the energy sector, especially in higher-paying technical and leadership positions.
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.
U.S. nominee to lead World Bank is a champion of reforms
Treasury Under Secretary David Malpass is President Trump's nominee to lead the World Bank and keep pushing it to help the poorest people.
Get to know the 116th Congress
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.
U.S. firm powered new, electric race cars in Saudi event
A historic Saudi town was the stage for an international E-Prix for electric race cars. American ingenuity propelled them over the finish line.
Rock greats await Hall of Fame’s verdict [video]
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's first honorees gave birth to rock, rhythm and blues. New members soon will be announced.
Working toward an AIDS-free future for girls in Africa
Girls and young women account for 74 percent of new HIV infections among adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa. The DREAMS initiative is reducing that number.