Asisat Oshoala is a six-time African Women’s Footballer of the Year who has won every trophy possible with Barcelona. The Nigerian is one of the best female football players and the first ...

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For the first time in France, this gathering celebrated the inspiring journeys of African women, offering a platform for their stories of resilience, triumph, and transformation. Doreen Avio ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. A new play about anti-apartheid icon Winnie Madikizela-Mandela seeks to highlight the struggles of Black ...

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On International Women’s Day (8 March), that is the bold call for action for all women and girls worldwide. As we mark the 30th year of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, the world is ...

Investing in women’s economic empowerment sets a direct path towards gender equality, poverty eradication and inclusive economic growth. Women make enormous contributions to economies, whether in ...

Mina Watanabe has made it her life’s work to tell the stories of the women who were sexually enslaved by the Japanese military before and during World War II. By Vivian Morelli Reporting from ...

Feb. 19, 2025 — Breast cancer incidence trends in U.S. women under 40 vary by geography and supports incorporating location information with established risk factors into risk prediction ...

Women are challenging beauty norms, embracing self-love despite societal judgments about appearance. From facing scrutiny over grey hair, dusky skin, and height, to overcoming insecurities related ...

To create opportunities for others who shared her goal, Odessa Jenkins started her own professional full-contact league for women players. By Alix Strauss Isidora Uribe Silva tried as a teen to ...