Pakistan Opens First Ever Violence Against Women Center
The centers are expected to be a stronghold for seeking justice against abusers of Pakistani women – a foothold that the nation has never had before.
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Fierce Competition to Be the Kindest Inmate Inside a Women's Prison
Though constrained by the walls of the prison, these women still have a choice as to how they want to show up in the world.
Saudi Woman Defies Driving Ban to Save Man's Life
This 20-year-old university student is being hailed as a hero for defying Saudi Arabia's driving laws to save her bus driver's life.
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.
Kenyan Schoolgirls Invent App to Stop Female Genital Mutilation
These girls were invited to a Google-backed tech competition in recognition of their groundbreaking app for Kenyans like them.
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.
How a Tinder Hack Led to Thousands of Women Becoming Best Friends Around the World
Since Elva Carri found herself without any friends to join her for a night out on the town, her unconventional solution has led to more than 100,000 other friendships.
Women Who Escaped ISIS Slavery Create Trained Battalion to Fight Back, Rescue Others
The 'Force of the Sun Ladies' are not going to hide while their fellow Yazidi women are enslaved – that's why they're training for a rescue mission.
Sorority Grants World War II Veteran's Final Wish to Dance with a Beautiful Woman
The 92-year-old Navy veteran said that his dying wish was to have one last dance - and these college students were more than happy to oblige.
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.
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.
Beauty Therapy Course Gives Prison Inmates Skills to Make Up a Beautiful Life
The therapy doesn't just offer hope for better prospects on the outside – it also offers self-esteem and motivation for better behavior.
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.
Look at This Quick Guide to the Habits, Advice, and Inspiration of the World's Most Successful Women
This infographic is all about the habits of the world's most influential women and how they believe other women can find success as well.
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.
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."
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