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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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Society Tunisia

12. January 2022

Meet the Very First Female Prime Minister in the Arab World

A historic moment happened in Tunisia - and in the Arab world - with the nomination of the first female prime minister, a decision that comes within the scope of legislative victories made since the Arab Spring revolution.

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Society Egypt

10. January 2022

This Loan App Helps Female Business Owners

In Egypt, a traditional money-lending system has been revived through online applications, and this tech twist helps small business owners, especially women, to stay afloat and thrive.

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Society KSA

14. December 2021

Conservative Nation Launches Its First-Ever Women’s Football League

The first women’s football league has officially been launched in Saudi Arabia, marking a major turn in the history of negative views toward women in sports.

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Society France

6. December 2021

Panthéon Honors Its First Black Woman

French-American entertainer Josephine Baker, recognized for her role in the French Resistance and in her fight for human rights, has entered France’s Panthéon - and she's the first Black woman to be honored at the mausoleum.