Rick Steves Sacrifices Nest Egg to House Dozens of Homeless Women and Kids
Travel guide guru Rick Steves just gave a $4 million apartment complex to homeless women and kids who need housing.
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New Zealand Becomes First Country to Introduce Paid Leave to Domestic Violence Victims
The legislation's approval was reportedly welcomed with cheering and clapping from the room of MPs.
Tribute: Wangari Maathai, First African Woman to Win Nobel Peace Prize (1940-2011)
Wangari Maathai, the Kenyan environmentalist who went on to become the first African woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize, died of cancer at the age of 71. Tributes from leaders around the world in the press praise her as one of the most widely respected women on the continent.
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.
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.
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