A brief history of the word “empowerment” reveals that it dates at least to the 17th century. But despite its lengthy lineage, it rose to prominence surprisingly recently—in the 1980s—when ...

WEST ALLIS, Wis. - At Liberty Heights Park outside of Horace Mann Elementary School in West Allis, this group of fearless girls are members of Girls on the Run. "We are an empowerment program for ...

Bangladesh has outperformed much of South Asia in women’s education and workforce participation, yet their presence in politics and corporate leadership remains strikingly low. The real test now is wh ...

Central Texas Girls Are Invited to Own and Use Their Power at this year’s Girls Empowerment Network Summer Camp! After the pandemic, researchers have continued to report that youth, especially girls, ...

From sportswear to cosmetics, brands love telling women they are strong and empowered. But women can spot inauthentic, performative messaging a mile away. New research by Macquarie University Ph.D.

Activating women is a more powerful gesture than just empowering them. Providing opportunities and exposure is more helpful than a motivational speech. The discourse surrounding women’s empowerment ...

The region of East Africa comprises countries such as Kenya, Somalia, Eritrea, Mauritius, Djibouti, Réunion, Mayotte, Seychelles, South Sudan, and Madagascar. Women’s issues remain a serious concern ...

Richmond Heights will be kicking off Women’s History Month with an Empowerment Luncheon on March 7. The now annual event will ...

When Shatina Edwards was growing up, she was bullied. Seeing the lifelong effect it had on her mental health and self-esteem, she set out to tackle the problem head on by mentoring young girls for a ...

In collaboration with Springdales School and Dream League, students have created eco-friendly canvas tote bags featuring hand drawn artwork inspired by UAE heritage and cultural symbols ...