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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.
Stranded Women and Dogs Rescued After 5 Months Drifting on Pacific Ocean
The Hawaiian sailors who had been headed for Tahiti were eventually rescued by the U.S. Navy 900 miles southeast of Japan.
The ‘Women of NASA’ Blast-off in New Lego Set
A LEGO fan suggested the idea of honoring women pioneers of NASA–and the new set includes Nancy Grace Roman, Margaret Hamilton, Sally Ride & Mae Jemison.
Watch Convict From Women’s Prison on the Front Lines as Firefighter
Convicted of drinking and driving, she was hoping to go to an alcohol treatment center during her time in prison, but California “needed bodies”...
Fierce Competition to Be the Kindest Inmate Inside a Women’s Prison
Typically, kindness doesn’t top the list of survival skills needed in a women’s prison.
But last week, inmates around the world who call themselves “compassionistas” teamed...
Saudi Arabia to Allow Women to Drive in Historic Decision
Activists are honking their horns after a sudden announcement from Saudi Arabia that will finally allow women to drive a car.
Country Passes Landmark Law Banning ‘All Violence Against Women’
Tunisia has just joined the ranks of countries that have issued bans for violence against women.
The First Self-Defense Studio in the Middle East that Teaches Women to Fight Back
A female boxer was tired of women in the Middle East being told they had to accept violence and abuse – and now, thanks...
Taxi Service By Women, For Women, Launches in India
Created to prevent harassment of women, this is the first transportation service of its kind in India.
Pakistan Opens First Ever Violence Against Women Center
While Pakistan might be a notorious region for female abuse, the country is taking steps towards better gender equality by opening up 36 different...
Family Celebrates 3 Generations of Women Graduating This Year
Five different women from three generations – all graduating from their respective schools as a family.
Women Recovering From Eating Disorders Can Receive Free Fitted Clothes, Thanks to Former Patient
Recovering from an eating disorder is no easy journey - that's why this nonprofit wants to take some of the burden off of women's...
Saudi Women Will No Longer Need Men’s Permission to Seek Education, Health Care
Saudi Arabia is slowly – but surely – starting to join the modern world in terms of gender equality
Though the kingdom is still one...
Fewer Women are Drinking Alcohol While Pregnant Than Ever Before
The signage varies but the message is working; drinking by pregnant women is down 11% in states requiring point-of-sale warning signs.
According to a health...
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.
New Treatment Offers Hope for Women With Frequent Hot Flashes
Women plagued by frequent hot flushes during menopause could cut the number of flashes by almost three-quarters, thanks to an exciting new drug compound.
In...
Simple Contraption Saves Women From Having to Break Their Necks Just to Carry Water
Over 750 million African people live in areas so devoid of clean water, they're forced to walk miles every day just to carry painstakingly heavy...
Women Rebuilding Gaza Brick by Brick Out of City’s Old Ashes
These two female engineers are stopping at nothing until they literally rebuild their city straight from the ashes.
Since Gaza has endured three wars in six...
World’s Oldest Golfing Club to Finally Admit Women
For the first time in a 273-year history, the world's oldest golfing club will finally allow women to become members.
After the issue failed to...
Iceland to Become First Country Requiring Equal Pay For Women
Icelandic representatives announced at the International Women's Day summit in New York earlier this week that they plan on becoming the first country in...