Instead of Motherhood Claiming Crucial Physicians, Tech Connects Stay-at-Home Doctors to the Poor
The innovative project has already helped female doctors treat over 550,000 needy patients across the country.
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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.
Girls Discover New Interest in STEM Thanks to Bracelets That Have Built-in Games
Makeda Ricketts was heartbroken to see her little sister being discouraged from pursuing STEM education – so she created an ingenious solution for girls around the world undergoing the same struggle.
'This is a historic moment': 35-Year Saudi Cinema Ban Ends With Men, Women Seated Together For 'Black Panther'
In addition to the theater that just opened up to the public this week, Saudi Arabia plans on adding 350 more cinemas over the course of the next 12 years.
She Prevents Gender-based Violence in India by Using a Powerful Law
Sometimes, it only takes one determined woman to save millions of people from the judicial system; and in this case, that woman is Gulika Reddy.
Man Brings Cosmic Cat-Themed Lunchbox into Work to Show Cousin 'There is Not One Way to Be a Man'
David was excited to bring his cool cat lunchbox into work if it meant showing his younger cousin that men don't have to be ashamed of the things they like.
Two Dancers Make History as First Male Cheerleaders in NFL Football League
Though NFL cheerleading teams have used men for their stunts in the past, no male participants have ever performed the same dance routines as the women.
On Women's Day, Government Launches Biodegradable Sanitary Pads
The hygiene products will also only cost a measly Rs. 10 – which is roughly $0.15 a pop.
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.
Octavia Spencer Says Jessica Chastain Helped Her Make Five Times Her Asking Salary
Jessica Chastain was not going to stand for her co-star and friend making less money than she deserved – so they took a stand together.
Powerful Hollywood Women Strike Back, Raise $15 Million For Anti-Harassment Action Plan
Women such as Natalie Portman, Emma Stone, Kerry Washington, Anita Hill, and Ashley Judd have all signed onto the initiative alongside thousands of female blue-collar workers.
This Simple Self-Defense Program is Halting Sexual Assault Rates in Their Tracks
The simple, cheap, and effective program has caused rates of sexual assault to fall by over 50%.
Watch 50-Year-old Daredevil Become First Woman to Wingsuit Over Antarctica
Heather Swan's flight over the plains of Antarctica is just one of her latest record-breaking stunts in a wingsuit, too.
Watch Her Break Glass Ceiling With Moves Worthy of First Female Breakdancer to Hold a World Title
After her performance on Sunday, Ami has just become the first woman to ever hold a world breakdancing championship title.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Archaic Adultery Law in India Because 'A Husband is Not the Master'
The Indian Supreme Court overturned the the ancient law on the grounds that it is "arbitrary, and it offends the dignity of a woman."
Watch Mother-of-Three Break Record for Fastest Human on a Bicycle: 'Now I know how Evel Knievel felt'
This incredible feat that was accomplished by 45-year-old Denise Mueller-Korenek earlier this week is nothing short of badass.
A Man Got the Nobel Prize for Her Discovery. Now, 44 Years Later, She's Awarded Breakthrough Physics Prize and $3Mil
This physicist is responsible for one of the most important astronomical discoveries of the century and she is finally getting the recognition she deserves.
Suicide Rate Among UK Men at Lowest in 30 Years
The positive trend is credited towards increased efforts to reduce mental health stigmas around men.
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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