A near-majority of women were elected to the country’s parliamentary government this year.
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Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo on Resilient Cities and Resilient Women
The French politician talks with us about greening Paris, building resilient cities everywhere and empowering young women to be the future leaders the planet needs.
Take a Moment to Celebrate Progressive Policies for Women’s Rights Around The World
Women all over the world are finally getting the rights they have long fought for, but there is still a lot of work left to do.
Deb Haaland on Bringing a Native American Voice to Washington
The first Native American Interior Department secretary talked with us in 2018 about her fight for jobs and the environment.
Men Care About Moms Too: 50 Allies Back Marshall Plan
Heavy hitters like Don Cheadle, Steph Curry and more demand pay for mothers forced out of work during the pandemic.
Beyoncé, Bethenny and a Slew of Women-Led Organizations Take on Texas Relief
The celebrities are among many entrepreneurial women helping Texans recover from the winter storm crisis.
Finally, Some Relief for the Smallest of Businesses
The next round of PPP loans will go to businesses with fewer than 20 employees.
Kamala Harris Declares Women Leaving Workforce ‘National Emergency’
In a video call on this week, the vice president plugged the Biden administration’s Covid relief bill.
Black Lives Matter Leaders, Stacey Abrams Earn Nobel Peace Prize Nominations
Black women activists who have been leading the charge toward social justice are being recognized for their work on a global scale.
Meet the Exceptional Women Who Will Serve in Biden’s Cabinet
President Biden’s picks signal his commitment to choosing women and people of color to serve in his Cabinet.
And Now, We Start a New Era. What’s Next? (Hopefully, More Amanda Gorman)
What a Biden-Harris administration really means to us.
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Meena Harris, Like Her VP Aunt, Wants Girls to Own Their Ambition
The founder of social justice platform Phenomenal Woman has published the children’s book “Ambitious Girl.”
This Small Business Maven Is Being Tapped by Biden to Lead SBA
Isabel Guzman has played a key role in California’s economic recovery during the pandemic.
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Meghan Markle Invests in Healthy Latte Blend, and Gifts the Drinks to Pal Oprah
The Duchess of Sussex pledged to support female-founded companies.
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In a Year That Was Totally Backwards, These 10 Women Pushed Us Forward
A year of firsts, a year of leadership, a year of overcoming grief and loss. A year of women in the headlines.