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The National Defence Academy is bringing in female physical trainers to better support women cadets' training needs. The move comes as 92 women cadets competed in a major inter-academy sports meet for the first time.
Over 77,000 fans packed London's Allianz Stadium to watch England's Red Roses defeat Ireland 33-12, setting a new Women's Six Nations attendance record. The crowd marked another milestone for women's rugby as the sport continues its remarkable growth.
Women across St. Augustine will pick up hammers and build affordable housing this March to celebrate International Women's Day. No experience needed, just a willingness to help local families find safe homes.
In Imphal, India, 5,000 women gather daily at Ima Keithel, Asia's largest all-women market that has operated continuously for five centuries. What began as necessity in the 1500s has become a powerful symbol of economic independence, where mothers pass trading rights to daughters and run their own credit system without banks.
Arsenal Women made history by winning the first-ever FIFA Women's Champions Cup with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Corinthians at the Emirates Stadium. The dramatic win drew praise from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and marks a milestone moment for women's football.
The number of self-made women billionaires worldwide has doubled in the past decade, reaching 150 leaders with a combined wealth of $470 billion. Three Indian women entrepreneurs rank among the global top 50, showcasing the growing power of women-led innovation.
A Nigerian foundation brought healthcare to women who rarely access it, offering free medical screenings to over 100 women for International Women's Day. The outreach included blood pressure checks, diabetes screening, and breast cancer education.
Over 220 aspiring women entrepreneurs gathered at a women's university in India to learn how to turn their startup dreams into reality. Industry experts shared practical wisdom on innovation, funding, and building resilient businesses.
A women's football investment group just became majority owners of Sunderland Women, promising major upgrades to help the historic club reach its full potential. The team that produced England legends like Beth Mead and Lucy Bronze is getting the resources to build its next chapter.
Two Bengaluru cousins created Wandering Jane, a travel company connecting solo female travelers with trained local guides and women-owned businesses across India and beyond. They've already helped over 250 women explore the world safely.
After four decades in corporate banking, Foluke Alakija is channeling her expertise into something she wished existed throughout her career: a bank designed specifically to empower women. Her mission is simple but powerful: women don't lack potential, they lack access.
Four women business leaders in Huntsville reveal how they built careers in male-dominated industries while balancing work, family, and community impact. Their stories offer practical wisdom for the next generation of women entrepreneurs.
A single-day medical outreach in Enugu, Nigeria provided free health screenings, medications, and eyeglasses to thousands of women who often put their own health last. One woman discovered dangerously high blood pressure she never knew she had.
When Dr. Ruha Shadab saw her patients powerless to make their own healthcare choices, she created a foundation that's now helping hundreds of Indian Muslim women break barriers. In just five years, Led By Foundation has trained over 1,200 women and sparked a movement.
Women's rugby is exploding across American colleges, with more than two dozen teams competing for a national title and just 10 programs away from becoming a full NCAA championship sport. From Olympic success to social media stars, the sport is riding a wave of momentum that could transform women's athletics.
One of the world's top women's football clubs is coming to New Zealand this August, bringing global superstars to inspire the next generation. The historic match at Eden Park marks a major win for women's sports in the country.
Andhra Pradesh just signed a deal to build India's first exclusive industrial park designed by and for women business owners. The 30-acre hub will support women entrepreneurs with infrastructure, mentorship, and a path to economic independence.
While history often overlooks their contributions, five pioneering Indian women broke barriers in science labs across the country. Their discoveries in cancer research, chemistry, and physics paved the way for thousands of women scientists working today.
Government offices in Visakhapatnam turned workplace celebrations into playful competitions ahead of International Women's Day. Women employees swapped their usual routines for lemon-and-spoon races and tug-of-war matches.
Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard, founder of pan-African communications giant APO Group, has joined the advisory board of AWIEF, the continent's leading platform championing women entrepreneurs and innovators. His appointment strengthens a movement that's been celebrating and elevating African women in business since 2016.
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