Tag: Female empowerment
Paris Olympics: Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Others Celebrate Women’s Sports Showcase
Margaret Abbott, the first American woman to win an Olympic event, passed away at the age of 76, unaware of her historic achievement. The 1900 Paris Games marked the first time women were allowed...
Empowering Women in Africa Through Long-Acting Contraception
In rural Ghana, women are gaining more control over their reproductive health through the use of long-acting contraception methods such as hormonal implants and injections. These methods are becoming increasingly popular among women in...
Empowering Women: Iron Dames Shine at 24 Hours of Le Mans
Children often dream big, aspiring to become astronauts, chefs, pilots, or even racing drivers. These dreams may seem distant or intangible, but for the Iron Dames, these aspirations are a reality. The first all-women...
24 Hours of Le Mans: Iron Dames Empower in Pink Iron Dames: Pink Power at...
Children often dream of becoming astronauts, chefs, jet pilots, and even racing drivers. These dreams can seem distant and intangible, but the Iron Dames are changing that narrative. The first all-women lineup in endurance...
Female Directors Thrive in Decades-Long Support from Soap Operas
Female directors have found a supportive home in the world of soap operas, where they have been thriving for decades. While the film industry has been slow to provide equal opportunities for female filmmakers,...
Mexico elects Sheinbaum as first woman president
Mexico Makes History with Election of Claudia Sheinbaum as First Female PresidentMexico has made history by electing Claudia Sheinbaum as its first female president in a landslide victory. The 61-year-old former mayor of Mexico...