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Society USA

26. February 2022

The Impossible Becomes Possible: Gender-Driven Pay Gap in Soccer Has Been Bridged!

A historic settlement has taken place in the United States, bridging the pay gap between the men’s and women’s national soccer teams while inspiring other sports players to also obtain fair and equal pay regardless of gender.

Society

Society USA

7. February 2022

First Woman Commanding Officer of Oldest U.S. Warship Makes History

The oldest warship in the world, the U.S.S. Constitution, has its first ever female captain: Billie J. Farrell assumed duties as the 77th commanding officer during an official ceremony held in Boston on January 21.

Society

Society Yemen

3. February 2022

These Businesswomen Are Breaking Norms – And Excelling At It

More and more Yemeni women open new business ventures despite conservative notions about gender and entrepreneurship, breaking one taboo at a time, even in times of an ongoing war and a pandemic!

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Society India

2. February 2022

Sex Workers Have Rights, Rules Top Court

The highest court in India urges authorities to grant rights to sex workers, helping thousands of women and transgender people to live better lives and gain long-awaited recognition.

Society

Society Kenya

31. January 2022

This Country Plans to Put an End to Gender-Based Violence

For the first time in its history, Kenya vows to promote gender equality and halt gender-based violence with concrete measures that will benefit women and girls alike.

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Heroes Belgium

29. January 2022

World Record: Youngest Woman to Fly Solo Around the Globe

Zara Rutherford just became the youngest woman to fly solo around the globe: the 19-year-old flew in an ultra-light aircraft - with only two seats and no flying instruments - and overcame many challenges along the way, including thunderstorms, wildfire smoke, and even visa-related issues.

Society

Society Tanzania

22. January 2022

Back to School for These Pregnant Teens and Young Moms!

Teenage pregnancy and early motherhood are no longer a reason for young girls to be banned from school in Tanzania, a decision that reflects the progress made in the African country’s education department.

Society

Society United Kingdom

21. January 2022

Companies Hire More and More Women Leaders

A growing number of British companies now have at least one woman on their board, a positive outlook on female leadership positions in the Western world.

Society

Society USA

15. January 2022

Making History: The First Black Woman to be Featured on a US Quarter Coin

The first US quarter to ever feature a black woman has officially went into circulation this past Monday: the coin honors Maya Angelou — with arms outstretched, a rising sun, and a flying bird behind her — for her extensive work in poetry and activism.

Society

Society Pakistan

14. January 2022

Gender Equality Win: First Woman Supreme Court Justice Appointed Here

The first female supreme court justice in the history of Pakistan has officially been nominated - and the move has been largely celebrated!