In December, the latest “Women in the Workplace” report from Lean In and McKinsey made a claim that dominated headlines: Women are experiencing a notable “ambition gap.” They note that less women are ...

Across 28 countries in Africa, armed conflict within 25 kilometers of a female primary school student's household is associated with a reduction in schooling of 0.38 years by the time she reaches ...

Gymnast Simone Biles is a force of historic impact. She is also powerful proof to women and women education leaders of what is possible when strong women prioritize their well-being and emerge from ...

The United States and human rights defenders Thursday renewed a call for Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban to allow female students to return to universities and ensure that women have access to education ...

A new study conducted in 39 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa finds that tertiary-educated women in the sub-region are driving the shift towards smaller families, effectively strengthening the case for ...

As the Pope condemned denying women education, a conference in Rome highlighted 2 female saints that made it their mission to teach all. “The way to the betterment of societies is through the ...

Education unlocks opportunities for acquiring future skills, empowering women to stay informed, knowledgeable and adaptable in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. Acquiring new skills also ...

Data and survey results reveal that women are predominantly funneled toward leadership pathways that keep their trajectories below the top jobs in the district or state. Credit: Katie Cotterill for ...

The return of the Taliban in August 2021 marked a critical turning point for Afghanistan, especially in the realm of women’s rights and education. Historically, women’s education in Afghanistan has ...

1. Introduction -- 2. "Is not woman a human being?" : discourses on education in the early national period -- 3. "Cultivating the powers of human beings" : curriculum and pedagogy in schools and ...