
Togo Leads Push for Map Showing Africa's Real Size
Togo is asking the UN to replace outdated world maps that make Africa look smaller than it really is. The initiative could reshape how a billion people see themselves on the global stage.
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Togo is asking the UN to replace outdated world maps that make Africa look smaller than it really is. The initiative could reshape how a billion people see themselves on the global stage.

From embroidering silk maps in ancient China to developing GPS technology, women have shaped how we see the world while their contributions went largely unrecognized. Now their stories are finally getting the recognition they deserve.