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Ukraine and the Sacrifices of Women in Wartime
Picking up the pieces of a nation’s broken heart
Forgotten at the Front Lines: Women and Girls in Afghanistan
Our fellow Afghan sisters, mothers, workers, and students wait in fear as the world appears to stand idly by.
Five Ways You Can Make a Difference This International Women’s Day
Whether we’re combating social ills across the globe or in our backyards, here’s how we can help women now.
More Than Five Million Women Lost Jobs in 2020, and Other News From the Week
Catch up on all the news you might have missed with our handy summary of the week’s top stories.
“Find Your Tribe”: The Importance of Women-Only Groups
Creating space for women to be women
Five Inspiring Black Women Who Played a Role in the Civil Rights Movement
A historical look at five brave women
Five Historical Women Who Contributed to the Health Sciences
Women scientists from ancient to modern health
The Forgotten Feminine History of Botany
Women were some of the first to stop and document the roses
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The Forgotten Feminine Tale of Tea
A look back at the surprising historical connections between women and tea
Why It's Important to Celebrate Other Women's Successes (Even If You Don't Feel Like It)
Move aside, green-eyed monster!
As Women’s March Nears, Concerns of Anti-Semitism Increase, and Other News from the Week
We’re pleased to bring you “While You Were Out”—the Verily editors’ quick takes on the happenings of this week.
The 10 Best Cities to Be a Woman in the U.S.
America may be the land of opportunity, but these places fare better than the rest.
If You Are Waiting For a Guy to Message You First, You Need to Read This
Maybe it's time to throw out that old dating rule?
Are Women the Future of Our Global Economy? This Fashion Company Thinks So
And it’s giving away a leather tote to one lucky Verily reader!
“I do not wish women to have power over men; but over themselves.”
“I do not wish women to have power over men; but over themselves.”
Empowerment Means Embracing Our Femininity, Not Rejecting It
What role does femininity play in modern society?
Can’t Get Enough of Katniss? You’ll Love These Other Kick-Ass Leading Ladies
The Hunger Games series may be ending, but here are plenty of other awesome female characters to enjoy.
What Happens if You Put Six Women in a Spaceship for a Week? People Ask Stupid Questions
Cosmonauts prove they have class in the wake of sexist comments.
China’s One-Child Policy Just Changed, But Is It Enough?
The Chinese government is worried that birth rates are too low.
Think Reports of How ISIS Treats Women Are Too Awful to Be True? Think Again
Amid reports of unrest, the stories of the women must be told.
Looking for a Good Girl-Power Novel? It’s Time to Go Back to the Classics
We can learn a lot from old-school leading ladies.