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New York Governor Kathy Hochul speaks behind a podium, wearing a green blazer

NY leads the nation in youth mental health. Hochul says it's thanks to this one policy 'every governor should enact'

New York was recently named a national leader in protecting youth mental well-being. Governor Hochul’s stance as the state’s “first mom governor” might be why.

A woman in India washes clothes using a bucket of water and a sponge outside her home

In world-first program, Indian women receive 'unconditional' cash transfers for unpaid domestic labor

118 million adult women in 12 states across India receive unconditional cash transfers from their governments.

Thousands of Florida women live in 'maternity care deserts.' Mobile clinics could change that

In its first year, the University of Florida OB/GYN Mobile Outreach Clinic has served nearly 200 women in four counties.

Olivia Rodrigo sings into a microphone, with a backup singer and a blue curtain behind her

Olivia Rodrigo's new music video was filmed by children in Gaza and Ukraine. It funds aid for kids affected by war

See the “Book of Love” music video, which funds humanitarian aid for children in conflict zones.

A group of 20 women graduates in their caps and gowns smile in a group photo

California's first graduating class of female inmates receives bachelor's degrees from Cal State

These 20 women represent a major milestone in a decade-long partnership between the state’s department of corrections and California State University.

A handful of women in black hijabs worship inside of a modern mosque in Qatar

The world's first women-only mosque opens its doors — and all guests can enter through the front

The Al-Mujadilah Center and Mosque for Women was designed especially for Muslim women.

Two young women in hijabs smile outside of a makeshift hospital in Gaza

Nearly all hospitals have been destroyed in Gaza, so these two sisters set up a makeshift medical school

Dr. Nour and Dr. Nagham are sisters and physicians working on the ground in Gaza. Together, they founded Pal Humanity.

Paris Hilton stands next to a woman entrepreneur in front of a floral shop. The two of them hold flower arrangements in their hands, smiling

Paris Hilton is raising $1M to give grants to women who lost their businesses due to natural disasters

The Back in Business Recovery Fund comes on the heels of Hilton’s support of women-owned businesses following wildfires in Los Angeles.

War reporter Jane Ferguson puts on a helmet over a protective "Press" vest

She spent 15 years as a war correspondent. Now, she's changing the way journalists report on crisis

Jane Ferguson has led the way for women war reporters. Now, she’s changing war reporting for everyone.

US Paralympic Nordic skier Sydney Peterson holds one ski pole in competition

US Paralympic skier doubles as a lab researcher, working to treat neurological conditions like hers

Sydney Peterson’s condition can’t be cured, but she’s researching to help others who have neurological conditions — when she’s not winning medals.

Red TED letters on stage in front of a blue curtain

TED's Audacious Project raises millions from donors to boost safe abortion and prevent 22.6M unintended pregnancies

This is the first time TED’s Audacious Project has invested in an organization specifically focused on abortion access and care.

Jane Goodall stands in a forest, touching leaves on a tree, covered in dappled light

April 3 is officially declared 'Jane Goodall Day,' a new holiday promoting climate action

The Jane Goodall Institute has announced how it plans to honor the late conservationist on her birthday this year.