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Himalayan State Becomes First in India to Give Wives Co-Ownership of Ancestral Land
In the Indian State of Uttarakhand, women have been made co-owners of their husbands, or father's, ancestral land—such as farms.
Garment Workers Are Now Being Educated in Bangladesh So They Can Go to College
Pathways to Promise gives an education to garment workers in Bangladesh and elsewhere, changing lives for many women.
Bahrain Appoints its First Woman Judge
Women are making inroads in the government of Bahrain, a tiny Persian Gulf country that first gave women the right to vote and stand as candidates in national elections after the constitution was amended in 2002.
Statue Of Liberty Opens To Disabled Visitors for First Time
126 years to the day since the copper lady was first unveiled in New York City's harbor, and after a year-long renovation, the Statue Of Liberty is set to receive visitors once again inside her crown. A ceremony on October 28 marked the reopening of the statue's crown and new access to a lower observation deck for the first time to visitors with disabilities.
Homecoming Queen Kicks Winning Field Goal (w/ Video)
Brianna Amat, the first girl to make the varsity football team at her high school in Michigan, was called onto the field during halftime -- while she was still in her uniform -- and crowned Homecoming Queen. Less than an hour later, she made a 31-yard field goal, helping her team win the game 9-7.
Spain Gets Rid of Fascist Named Streets to Honor Women Instead
The Spanish nation is getting rid of streets named after fascists associated with Francisco Franco's rule and replacing them with inspiring women instead.
Toys R Us Open Stores For 'Quiet Hour' to Accommodate Kids With Autism
These UK toy stores dimmed their lights and turned off their music for one hour of quiet shopping time so kids with autism could browse in peace.
Theatre Company Creates Sensory-Friendly Christmas Carol Play to Include All Audiences
This Charles Dicken's play will have several revisions that will make it inclusive for anyone struggling with sensory-sensitivity.
Former White Supremacists are Helping Others to Renounce Their Extremism
These volunteers know what it's like to be fooled by hateful rhetoric – which is why they are helping others to renounce their extremist lifestyles.
James Murdoch Pledges $1 Million to Famed Anti-Nazi Organization
Murdoch says that he became inspired to make the donation after the events in Charlottesville, Virginia last week.
Schwarzenegger Steps Up For Anti-hate Group: 'Our Voices Are Louder and Stronger'
In light of the events in Charlottesville this weekend, the former California governor took a hard stance against racism and intolerance.
Saudi Women Will No Longer Need Men's Permission to Seek Education, Health Care
The country may be far from total gender equality, but this is a groundbreaking next step.
Pope Francis is Paying the Rent of a Private Beach for the Disabled
The only handicap-accessible beach in Rome has just received a hefty donation that is sure to cover their rent for the coming year.
Indian Parliament Passes Landmark Equal Rights HIV Bill
This new law is the first piece of affirmative HIV/AIDS legislation to be passed in South Asia.
From Floor Clerk to President: First Woman to Run Stock Exchange in 226-Year History
Stacey Cunningham's new position means that two of the world's most well-known stock exchange operators are now run by women.
Cameroon Girl Shatters Engineering Gender Gap, Now Employs Thousands of Women to Erect Healthier Buildings
Despite construction being a career for "men-only", one woman fought her way to the top so she could pave the way for others and make her country healthier in the process.
Men on Norway's Soccer Team Take Wage Cut So Women Players Earn Equal Pay (They Already Win More)
Despite consistently performing better than the men's team, the Norwegian women's soccer team has been paid far less than their counterparts - until now.
Watch Saudi Woman Celebrate the End of Female Driving Ban By Doing a Lap in F1 Race Car
Aseel Al-Hamad has been an advocate for women's rights and female participation in moto-sport – which is why she celebrated this historic week in style.
They Disguised Themselves As Boys in Order to Pay the Bills, Now 'Barbershop Girls' of India Given Scholarships
These girls have been defying gender stereotypes for years - a famous company has rewarded them for their hard work with a free education.
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