Women Sew Dozens of 'Rescue Quilts' for Young Trauma Victims So Police Can Comfort on Call
This group has already surged past their original goal - and they don't plan on stopping any time soon.
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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.
The First Self-Defense Studio in the Middle East that Teaches Women to Fight Back
This female boxer was tired of women having to suffer abuse in her country – so she started the region's first ever self-defense studio for women.
Surfing is Now One of the First Sports Requiring Equal Pay for Women - Lawmakers Are Following Suit
Surfers are making sure that male and female athletes from all different sports leagues are paid the same amount of money for their talent.
After 4 Years Being Married to Herself, Read This Woman's Inspiring Reflections on Committing to Self-Love
Rather than focusing on another person to complete her life, this woman said "I do" to focusing on her own health and happiness instead.
Contraceptive Jewelry Could Be Discreet New Method of Birth Control for Women Around the World
Contraceptive jewelry could prove to be a more conspicuous and appealing method of birth control for women – especially in different countries.
Passengers Delighted to Discover Their Co-Pilots Were This Mother-Daughter Duo
Since this photo of the familial flight crew was published to social media last week, it has been shared thousands of times.
For the First Time Ever, a Woman is Awarded the Most Prestigious Mathematics Award in the World
Described as the "Nobel" of mathematics, the prize also comes with a $700,000 award, which will be presented by the King of Norway in May.
NASA Confirms First All-Female Spacewalk in History (Just in Time for Women's History Month)
Two female astronauts are set to make history later this month by becoming the first all-women crew to conduct a spacewalk from the ISS.
After Decades of Research, Mexican Scientist Successfully Eliminates HPV From Dozens of Her Patients
A female-led Mexican research team recently managed to "eradicate" HPV in 29 of their female patients in clinical trials.
How Acupuncture May Ease Symptoms of Menopause
Studies have been conducted on the effects of acupuncture on menopausal women, but this research offers new evidence on its "realistic" efficacy.
For Some Women Enduring Repeated Miscarriages, Simple Surgical Solution Has 90% Success
This simple surgical procedure is ensuring that fewer and fewer mothers will have to endure the heartbreak of repeated miscarriages.
Aerosmith's Steven Tyler Donates $500K to Open Up Another Home for Abused and Traumatized Girls
Steven Tyler is a lot more than just a rock and roll icon – he is also a hero for abused women and girls across the United States.
Oprah Winfrey Steps Up to Aid DC Homeless Women in Big Way (WATCH)
Oprah surprised a Washington, DC charity with a huge announcement and a donation that would make Tom Cruise jump on her couch again.
Watch the Badass Footage of Africa's First All-Female Anti-Poaching Team in Action
Africa's first anti-poaching team comprised entirely of wome-fiercesome females who will stop at nothing to protect the elephants and wildlife.
Saudi Girls Get Gym Classes for the First Time (And Other Advances)
Saudi Arabia is changing slowly, but advances for women since 2005, including new gym classes in public schools for girls, portend a future with even more equality.
Botswana High Court Makes History: Allows Women to Inherit Family Home
The Botswana High Court overturned a customary law which prevented women from inheriting the family home, calling it "an unacceptable system of male domination. 65 year-old Edith Mmusi and her two sisters have fought a five-year legal battle against their nephew who said he was the rightful owner of their house.
Jockey's New Bra Sizing System Claims to End Ill-fitting Worries
Instead of relying on an antiquated notion of A, B, C and D cups, Jockey has invested years of research in creating a better system. Its new Volumetric Fit kits measure the volume and shape of a woman's breast plus an under-bust measurement, with the volumetric sizes running from 1 through to 10. The new system has 55 size combinations, and promises to address the long-bemoaned problem of ill-fitting bras.
Women Should 'Lean In' to Happiness Instead
Have you read the book Lean In by Facebook executive Sheryl Sandberg yet? In professional women's circles, it's all the rage. It has sparked conversations about whether women can truly 'have it all', and whether they even want to. But it misses a key point related to positive psychology - it's focused on success rather than happiness. What about our innate simple desire to be happy? Carin Rockind explores this in her essay, Lean In to Happiness Instead.
Cat Sniffs Out Breast Cancer, Saves Owner's Life
Esther Kacev's cat Buddy, would not stop sniffing and trying to grab under her arm. After rescuing the stray cat several years ago, it was Esther's turn to be saved. The woman from Western Australia had read about the ability of some animals to sniff out cancer -- and she had canceled her last several mammogram appointments -- so she scheduled a trip to get the area checked.
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