The official day, designated by President Biden, coincides with the anniversary of the 19th Amendment.
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Meet This New Climate Change Activist. She’s 19, and She Just Wrote a Book
A new generation of environmentalists are changing what activism looks like.
Bullet-Proof Bras for Every Shape and Size? Female Soldiers Say Hell Yes
The bras, still in development, would offer female soldiers long overdue support.
‘A League of Their Own’ Gets a Modern Makeover on Amazon
The streamer’s reboot of the beloved sports film tackles what the movie didn’t: race and sexuality.
A PBS Documentary Tells the Stories of Women in Afghanistan
“Afghanistan Undercover” is an award-winning journalist’s attempt to make sure the women of Afghanistan are not forgotten by the world.
“All Bodies Are Beach Bodies,” Spain’s Summer Ad Campaign Says
The country’s government is celebrating summer by celebrating women’s bodies, too.
Women’s Tour de France Returns for First Time in 33 Years
Women have pedaled their way onto the course only five other times in the event’s 119-year history.
‘She Said’ Trailer: Zoe Kazan, Carey Mulligan Star as Reporters Who Take Down Weinstein
The new film chronicles the #MeToo era — and sees Hollywood attempting to portray its own power structures and imbalances.
Looking to Become a Digital Nomad? Try These 5 Countries, Says New Poll
European countries make up the majority, but Singapore stands out.
Women Will Be Waiting 132 More Years for Gender Parity in the Workplace — Report
But here’s the upside: more women started their own companies.
‘We Just Listen to Their Story’: Students Navigating Post-Roe World Find Strength in Community
Facing the reality of a world without Roe, students move the fight for reproductive rights to their campuses and careers.
In a Post-Roe World, These 5 Youth Activists Are Fighting for Abortion Rights
Women who grew up with federal protections are now mobilizing to keep them.
Title IX Turns 50, but Fight for Equality Continues
The law that revolutionized the role of women in sports and education continues to come under attack half a century later.
Jennifer Hudson Enters EGOT Hall of Fame
Just 18 years ago, Hudson was auditioning for “American Idol.” Now, the singer and actress is the youngest woman to ever achieve EGOT status.
South Asian ‘Ms. Marvel’ Reframes the Classic Superhero Narrative
Vellani’s character is a revolutionary nod to the Brown teenage experience, with a supernatural twist.
Quarters Have a New Face: Feminist Cherokee Chief Wilma Mankiller
Mankiller, draped in a traditional shawl, is depicted next to the Cherokee Nation’s seven-pointed star.
Female-Led Companies Make Some Gains on This Year’s Fortune 500 List
Gradual growth in 2022 means industry-wide change remains to be seen.
Taylor Swift Joins NYU Graduates In Feeling ‘22’ During Commencement Speech
T. Swift shared life hacks, endearing quips and song lyrics with the Class of 2022.
Abortion “Turnaway” Study Offers a Grim Portrait of a Post-Roe America
A landmark abortion study that focused on people turned away from care provides scientific data on a highly politicized issue.
Afghan Women Go to Work and Girls Learn in Secret Despite Taliban’s Tightening Rule
In a country ruled by men, women are finding pockets of hope and support.
Amy Schumer, Cher and Other Celebs Speak Out About Leaked Supreme Court Draft
Droves of prominent women shared stories and rallied their followers as the landmark abortions rights case Roe v. Wade is poised to be overturned.
Naomi Osaka Joins Startup to Help ‘Erase’ Mental Health Stigma
The tennis star has developed meditation tools for Modern Health, a year after prioritizing mental wellbeing.
Icons Beyoncé and Rihanna Among Parisian Brand Destree’s A-List Investors
The fashion line boasts feminine accessories and a host of celebrity investors.
As Millions Flee Ukraine, Women Band Together to Arm and Aid Those Who Stayed Behind
Women are prepared to defend their families, and themselves.
‘We Put on a Mask’: This Asian-American Psychologist Is Making Mental Health Treatment Accessible to Her Community
Jenny Tzu-Mei Wang stresses the importance of identity in and out of therapy.
Somalia’s First Female-Led Newsroom Will Shine a Light on Women’s Stories
Women are taking control of the narrative with the launch of Bilan, the East African nation’s first female-led media hub.
Selena Gomez’s Latest Venture: Working Out, for Your Mind
The actress, pop star and mental health activist teamed up with her mom and business partner to launch a platform dedicated to ‘mental fitness.’
Big Cities Offer Gen Z and Millennial Women a Chance to Outearn Men — Report
America’s youngest female workers are also the most educated and career-focused, and they’re gradually chipping away at the pay gap.
Let’s Focus on the Women Who Won Big at the Oscars, Not Will Smith and Chris Rock
The Oscars made news for all the wrong reasons, but these women shone in spite of the now-infamous slap.
Remembering Women in War for Women’s History Month
As we witness bold women join the frontlines in Ukraine, we recognize women’s war efforts of the past.
Ketanji Brown Jackson Pays Tribute to Her Role Model
The Supreme Court nominee says she “stands on the shoulders” of a prominent civil rights figure.