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In Kolkata's red-light district, girls and boys train together on a football team that's challenging deep-rooted beliefs about who belongs on the field. Their biggest victories aren't trophies but the freedom they claim with every match.
A new video game starring China's only female emperor sold over 1 million copies in two weeks by refusing to cater exclusively to male or female gamers. Road to Empress is changing how the gaming industry thinks about its audience.
A decade-long study of 156 countries reveals that gender equality doesn't just help women—it extends life expectancy for everyone. The research shows that every 10% increase in gender equality adds nearly three extra years of life for both men and women.
New research shows that positive feelings about gender identity dramatically reduce depression and anxiety in young transgender people. The Trevor Project study found gender euphoria cuts depression risk by nearly half.
Growing awareness of gender bias in AI voice assistants is driving real change in how tech companies design their products. From Kenya's health chatbots empowering youth to new regulations requiring gender impact assessments, the movement toward inclusive AI is gaining momentum.
In a male-dominated equestrian sport, Pakistan's first all-female tent pegging club is galloping past centuries of tradition. These riders are proving that skill knows no gender while inspiring the next generation of women athletes.
In Kerala's elections, women artists are painting campaign graffiti on walls, breaking into a field traditionally dominated by men. Their colorful, handcrafted work keeps a traditional art form alive while proving creativity has no gender.
In northern Nigeria, a new program is turning traditional family structures into a force for change by empowering grandmothers to combat gender-based violence. Research shows these family matriarchs hold more influence over household decisions than anyone else.
In a powerful display of civic engagement, Puducherry recorded a remarkable 91.81% voter turnout among third gender electors during recent Assembly polls. The participation rate outpaced the national average and highlights growing political inclusion across India.
Ethiopia's parliament now includes 41.3% women, with the government aiming for equal representation after elections in June 2026. The country has made gender equality a cornerstone of its national development strategy.
Cornell researchers discovered a simple fix to help women apply for high-paying jobs. Adding just two sentences about how pay is determined eliminated gender differences in applications and salary negotiations.
The Ocean Cleanup is bringing its largest plastic-catching barrier yet to the Dominican Republic as part of a major Caribbean expansion. New systems in Colombia will join the effort to stop trash before it reaches the ocean.
A groundbreaking study of 17,000 people across 12 countries reveals overwhelming support for equal gender representation in government. Even when quotas are needed to achieve balance, citizens view it as more democratic than male dominance.
A women-focused bank in Ethiopia is creating the country's first gender bond to channel investment capital directly to women-led businesses. The innovative financing tool could open new doors for thousands of female entrepreneurs who have struggled to access traditional funding.
Traditional leaders from all 16 regions of Ghana are joining forces with the government to advance gender equality at the grassroots level. The collaboration could transform how communities address everything from teenage pregnancy to women's representation in local government.
Australian women now earn 88.8 cents for every dollar men make, marking the country's smallest gender pay gap on record. Data covering nearly 6 million workers shows most companies are making real progress toward equality.
Female journalists in northern Ghana are breaking through gender discrimination with new safety training that helps them tackle dangerous assignments and workplace bias. A workshop backed by DW Akademie is giving 12 women reporters the tools to pursue hard-hitting stories while protecting themselves in the field.
Women in Tech® Israel is bridging the gender gap in one of the world's most innovative tech sectors by connecting female leaders across borders. Despite Israel's tech dominance, women make up just 33.5% of the workforce.
Young people across Japan are rewriting fashion rules, with men carrying parasols and women rocking neckties as self-expression takes priority over gender norms. Major retailers are responding by reimagining their stores and product lines to celebrate individuality.
For the first time in history, a marathon runner has officially broken the two-hour barrier. Kenyan athlete Sabastian Sawe made sports history in London, running 26.2 miles in just 1 hour, 59 minutes, and 30 seconds.
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