The results are in: What women think about harassment, the job market, and feminism in 2019
The results are in: What women think about harassment, the job market, and feminism in 2019
As we’ve told women’s stories, they’ve changed the world
As we’ve told women’s stories, they’ve changed the world
See women’s lives in stunning photographs and interviews
See women’s lives in stunning photographs and interviews
The Nat Geo archive frames women’s lives in photos
The Nat Geo archive frames women’s lives in photos
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Around the world, women are taking charge of their future
Around the world, women are taking charge of their future
How women in India demanded—and are getting—safer streets
How women in India demanded—and are getting—safer streets
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The documentary Women of Impact: Changing the World includes interviews with more than 40 boundary-breaking, history-making women. It premiered October 26, 2019 at 10/9c on National Geographic.

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How women are stepping up to remake Rwanda
How women are stepping up to remake Rwanda
Rwanda's legislature is majority female. Here’s how it happened.
Rwanda's legislature is majority female. Here’s how it happened.
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Women of Impact (WOI) is a private Facebook group managed by National Geographic that focuses on highlighting the achievements of women across a range of fields. And join the conversation online with #NatGeoWomenofImpact.

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On today's battlefields, more women than ever are in the fight
On today's battlefields, more women than ever are in the fight
Once, most famous scientists were men. But that’s changing.
Once, most famous scientists were men. But that’s changing.
What is your greatest strength? The issue’s contributors answer.
What is your greatest strength? The issue’s contributors answer.
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A century after women’s suffrage, the fight for equality isn’t over
A century after women’s suffrage, the fight for equality isn’t over
From the archives: Black Lives Matter co-founder reflects on a life of activism
From the archives: Black Lives Matter co-founder reflects on a life of activism
For these women, an age-old way of life is ending in the Horn of Africa
For these women, an age-old way of life is ending in the Horn of Africa
4 countries where women have gained political power—and the obstacles they still face
4 countries where women have gained political power—and the obstacles they still face
She was a record-breaking aviator—but her husband overshadowed her feats
She was a record-breaking aviator—but her husband overshadowed her feats
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