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On this #internationalwomensday2021, we’re sharing some of our favorite stories celebrating grand achievements of women all around the world, as well as expert analysis on the ways the world can still improve to set women up for success

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It feels like a special #internationalwomensday2021 for the United States now that the country has its first woman vice president.

Harris stands on the shoulders of many African American women who ran for president despite enormous political barriers

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Members of the nation’s 4 Black sororities – including @KamalaHarris – commit to lifelong acts of service for their communities #InternationalWomensDay

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Biden’s cabinet includes women in a variety of top leadership positions, which could have quite a large impact.

Research shows that when one country – particularly a powerful one – puts more women in power, other nations tend to follow the example

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Women’s participation in the labor force has soared in the past 50 years – but not in the U.S. corporate boardroom where inclusion of women is still low

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Women in Afghanistan interviewed about current talks between the government and the Taliban say, 'There is no going back.'

Taliban fundamentalist rule in the 1990s forced women into poverty and subservience #internationalwomensday

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#WomensHistoryMonth is a time to recognize female role models. In mathematics, when we think of powerful women, we should think of Marion Walter

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Less than 30% of researchers worldwide are women. And women are underrepresented in academic science. The stats are even worse in terms of who authors high-profile articles #womeninstem

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A strong identity as a scientist is crucial for girls to succeed in #STEM fields such as computer science. Are educators recognizing and rewarding the right behavior?

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No surprise here: Living in societies with gender bias can harm women’s health #InternationalWomensDay #WomensHealth

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Women are incredibly generous – statistically speaking. Whether single or married, giving as a group or on their own, women express their generosity in distinct ways

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