News About Inspiring Women

Concerned to see refugee children missing out on classes, three Afghan women set up their own school at the Fort McCoy base in Wisconsin.

A self-proclaimed "radical street librarian" is addressing book deserts by providing free books to areas in Baltimore with limited access.

This Women's History Month, learn from some of the world's most daring women leaders — and their TED Talks.

Denials in work applications set Jessie up to fight an important battle for justice for Black educators at a time when many were being pushed out of the teaching profession.

This compilation features Indigenous people and their knowledge in the climate realm.

UNICEF has named Aria Mia Loberti, of "All The Light We Cannot See" as its newest ambassador. Her work focuses on education and climate justice.

Feminist duo ElBouma cover subjects from child marriage to FGM based on testimonies of girls in rural Egypt

Olivia Rodrigo’s support of abortion funds has been celebrated, but here are all the times she’s reminded us of her feminist values over the years.

Beyond Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, we can foster greater recognition for the contributions of women throughout history, explore their stories, and be inspired to make a positive impact ourselves.

Whether you’re honoring a brilliant independent woman in your life, trying to tap into that independent spirit yourself, or just want to more deeply explore femininity in its many forms, we’ve compiled some quotes for you. 

From world leaders, activists, artists, poets, and fictional characters alike, we hope these quotes leave you feeling energized and encouraged to take on the world. Spoiler alert: it’s already yours. 

The show has run with a host for 24 years straight, and one thing has stayed the same. But as women lead the field of marine biology in greater numbers, the tides could be changing.