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Lucy Edwards, a white woman with long red hair, wears a coral dress and holds up the new Blind Barbie in front of a light blue background; the Blind Barbie, a doll with brown hair, silver sunglasses, a pink shirt, lilac ruffle skirt, and a cane, is displayed on a rainbow backdrop

First-ever Blind Barbie creates a 'sense of belonging' for disabled children

The new doll, which features a cane and comes in Braille packaging, costs just $11.

Two photos. On the left, Allyson Felix runs on a track, wearing a blue top and running bib. On the right, a rendering of a nursery provided by Pampers in the Olympic Village

US track star Allyson Felix establishes first-ever nursery for Olympic parents

This year’s Paris Olympics will be home to the first-ever nursery in the history of the Games. And it’s all thanks to the most decorated track and field athlete in history.

An illustration of two pieces of paper ripped in half; one side reads "president," the other reads "first lady."

Meet The First Lady Who Transformed Her Title — And Then Quit

Irina Karamanos Adrian took on her role with the intention of stepping down as soon as she transformed what it meant to be a First Lady.

Three images. Left: A woman in a blue, reusable isolation gown, tying strings around her waist. Center: A female doctor wearing a lab coat and fire-resistant hijab. Right: A close-up of an AmorSui lab coat, with a pull-cord on the waist to tighten the fit of the garment.

Reusable PPE is here — and it's designed specifically for women in STEM

AmorSui just launched a line of sustainable PPE products, including gender-inclusive lab coats, reusable isolation gowns, and fire-resistant hijabs.

Lily Gladstone, Greta Gerwig, more join Netflix committee to award trans, nonbinary, female filmmakers with life-changing grant

Gerwig and Gladstone join forces with industry giants to award $50,000 grants to underrepresented filmmakers through new Netflix program.

Two images. On the left, a deer crosses a road, with oncoming traffic in the distance. On the right, four teen girls smile in front of a row of Samsung Galaxy tablets

Groundbreaking AI tech aims to reduce wildlife collisions — and it was invented by teen girls

A project created by four teen girls in Colorado uses AI and infrared technology to alert drivers of oncoming wildlife.

Three photos. On the left, Auli'i Cravalho smiles brightly in a black wetsuit while sitting on a boat, her two thumbs up in the air. In the center, a coral polyp under the sea. On the right, Aulil'i Cravalho speaks with a Hawaiian man about the area's coral reefs, while standing in front of the ocean.

Moana's Auli'i Cravalho speaks up for Hawaiian coral reefs in new short film series

The voice actress of the beloved Disney princess is partnering up with a Hawaiian coral restoration nonprofit to educate us all about the importance of the planet's reefs.

Nonprofit volunteers wearing yellow vests

Ultimate List of Nonprofit Organizations

Get to know the inspiring nonprofit organizations that are driving positive change around the world. Support and make an impact in an area you care about.

Quote graphic: We can't just hope for a brighter day, we have to work for a brighter day. — Dolly Parton

24 Most Inspirational Dolly Parton Quotes About Life & Love

A curated list of Dolly’s best quotes about making a difference, filling the world with positivity, and living a life of purpose.

Princess Mabel van Oranje, a centerpiece display for Vow for Girls, and three Nepalese young women in traditional clothing

A Dutch Princess Has Made It Her Life's Work To End Child Marriage

Princess Mabel Van Oranje of the Dutch Royal Family started nonprofit VOW for Girls to end child marriage and fight gender inequality worldwide.

A group of Korean women protest in Gwangwhamun plaza in 2018

South Korea's 4B movement is going viral — but what is it?

The 4B movement urges South Korean women to forgo marriage, dating, and childbirth in the name of fighting the patriarchy. And TikTok just found out about it.

A woman holding a camera and practicing photography outside

89 Hobbies for Women To Explore & Enjoy

There’s a gender gap when it comes to hobbies and leisure time. That’s why we've compiled this list of hobbies for women — to help you relax, have fun, and feel good.