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FTSE 100 firms appoint more women to their boards Britain's biggest companies have doubled the number of female directors, but some smaller firms still have all-male boards.

Dad thanks for leaning in by helping me become a role model for young girls

How Rosa Parks changed a nation In celebration of Parks' birthday February 4th, a new collection of stunning photographs celebrates the life of the civil rights icon.

A great move from an inspirational woman who took gender equality issues in Hollywood into her own hands

Reese Witherspoon Started Her Own Company Because Women 'Deserve Better' Reese Witherspoon is a woman who leads by example. Two years ago, she started her own production company after seeing six of her favorite actresses "fighting over a really crappy role in a movie," she told journalists at the annual Oscar No...

Proud to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his vision of true equality, which remains as important today as ever.

Aretha Franklin on Feminism, Beyonce and Who Should Star in Her Biopic Lunch with Lady Soul: A revitalized Aretha speaks out

Congratulations on the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize, Malala!

Malala Just Gave A Jaw-Dropping Speech To Accept Her Nobel Peace Prize She just became the youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate in history, and her speech shows her spectacular wisdom.

Discrimination against women persists in many areas, directly and indirectly. Learn more about the many forms of discrimination in this infographic: http://ow.ly/EBkHi

Today is the second day of the UN's annual plight to raise awareness and trigger action to end the global scourge of violence against women and girls. The 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence which follow (ending on 10 December, Human Rights Day) are a chance to mobilize and raise awareness. - See more at: http://www.unwomen.org/en/news/in-focus/end-violence-against-women .UUmnGeo4.dpuf

Violence against women – increasing public awareness "The most terrible human rights abuse unaddressed is the abuse of women and girls..." Jimmy Carter The Elders mark International Day for the Elimination of V...