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Society Malawi

22. May 2023

Clean Water for the People, and the Economy

Malawi now has an extended water distribution network, thus improving the health and well-being of citizens and contributing to the economic development of individuals, especially women.

Society

Society Afghanistan

3. November 2021

“Secret” Classes Going Strong for Afghani Women

Across Afghanistan, young women determined to continue studying are taking online lessons to pursue their education, thanks to organizations that offer encrypted virtual classrooms.

Society

Society Iran

22. October 2021

Women Push Capital City to Loosen This Conservative Law

Women in Tehran, Iran will no longer be detained for failing to follow the Islamic dress code. The push from younger, less-conservative women gave way to the loosening of the law, originally in place since 1979.

Society

Society Egypt

14. April 2021

Attackers Beware: These Women Know How to Fight

A Thai boxing academy recently opened its doors in Abu Zaabal, Egypt, and there are already around 40 people - mainly women and girls - enrolled in this martial art, learning to not only better defend themselves but also to feel more confident and independent.

Society

Society USA

11. April 2021

He, She or They? You Can Now Decide For Yourself on This Social Platform

In the wake of a growing conversation about gender identification, users from five countries now have the opportunity to choose their preferred gender pronouns on the American professional networking site LinkedIn.

Society

Society USA

3. August 2020

U.S. Army Special Forces Welcome Their First Ever Female Green Beret

A female National Guard soldier has made military history upon graduating into the United States Army Special Forces, making her the first woman to become a Green Beret since the unit’s formation in 1952.

Society

Society USA

6. February 2020

Woman Collects Books by Women for 45 Years – Now Honored By Exhibition in New York

A female curator of rare books in the U.S. noticed back in the 60’s that women were not getting their fair share of recognition for their works – so she decided to start a collection of her own.

Society

Society Germany

3. February 2020

Slowly but Surely: More Women on Executive Positions in Germany’s Big Companies

Women have long been underrepresented in executive committees in Germany. But progress is underway: the past year has seen more women on executive boards than any other previous year.

Society

Society Pakistan

4. January 2020

Pakistani “Scooty Girls” Show off on Insta and YouTube to Break Gender Stereotypes

Two biker friends from Rawalpindi, Pakistan are shining a new light in the conservative nation using their Japanese scooter to help promote female empowerment and confidence.

Heroes

Heroes India

25. December 2019

Female Superhero Fights Sex Crimes in Comic Series Promoting ‘Mighty Girls’

A comic series in India has recently published its third free e-book, about a superhero who uses her powers to fight sex trafficking and the stigma survivors face.