Betsey Johnson: A Role Model, Still
Fifty years ago, the designer Betsey Johnson — part rebel, part cheerleader — got herself from proper Connecticut to New York City, as many a respectable female adventurer was wont…
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Rights group report: Sudanese soldiers raped more than 200 women, girls
But these nightmares aren’t all in the far past, according to Human Rights Watch. Citing 130 interviews with locals, the advocacy group said this week that in October, Sudanese soldiers…
Kids as young as 5 concerned about body image
Nineteen-year-old Juliana Lyons calls herself a “confident girl,” and yet she still strugglesevery daywith body image. “I change outfits eight times before I leave. I can’t ever find something that…
Program Instills Leadership In Teenage Girls In Myanmar, Where Their Opinions Are Often Unheard
An organization is inspiring girls to dream big and challenge traditional gender roles. In Myanmar, the Girl Determined organization holds weekly after-school peer groups to empower girls ages 12-17. The…
Bill Maher’s New Rule About Gay Men’s Taste In Music Will Have You Shaking Your Head
Hmm! In an exclusive “New Rule,” Bill Maher has an impossible request for scientists: prove why “7-year-old girls and gay men like the exact same music.” He’s looking at you,…
Four ‘Forever’-Era Spice Girls Demos Leak Online
The Spice Girls haven’t released new music since 2007’s greatest-hits album, but if you close your eyes, you can pretend the group is back together thanks to four leaked demos…
Boko Haram Kidnaps Hundreds, Tells Captives Stories Of Chibok Girls
When Islamic extremists snatched more than 270 girls from the Chibok boarding school in Nigeria in the dead of night, protests broke out worldwide. The U.S. pledged to help find…
New ‘Pitch Perfect 2’ Trailer Run The World
Who run the world? GIRLS. The Barden Bella girls, to be more specific. In the latest trailer for “Pitch Perfect 2,” the Bellas try get their suspension lifted after Amy…
Schoolgirls Are Facing More Threats, U.N. Reports
Attacks against girls attending school or seeking access to education appear to be increasing around the world despite legal protections of gender equality, the United Nations said in a report…
Rihanna’s Grammy Dress Made Every Quinceañera Jealous
Rihanna’s quinceañera game was on point during the 57th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday. The singer received plenty of attention on Twitter thanks to the bright pink…
Malala Pushes Politicians To Make Boko Haram Kidnapping Priority During Elections
Saturday marked 300 days since Boko Haram kidnapped hundreds of Nigerian girls, and activist Malala Yousafzai criticized world leaders for their complacent response. The Nobel Peace Prize winner urged advocates…
Top aide leaving foundation to build Clinton’s 2016 fundraising team
Since joining in 2011, Cheng has raised $248 million for the foundation endowment and worked diversify the group’s priorities. Foundation Spokesman Craig Minassian said “Dennis… expanded our ability to support…
UN Alarmed At Rising Attacks Against Schoolgirls Worldwide
Girls in at least 70 countries have faced threats, violent attacks and other abuse for trying to go to school over the past five years, the U.N. human rights office…
Report: Black Girls Face Extreme Inequality At School, But Little Is Being Done About It
Black girls around the country were suspended from school six times more often than their white counterparts during the 2011-2012 school year, even though they only represent a small share…
5 Lessons Boys Should Learn from Their Moms
I am a doctor, medical news correspondent, and daytime TV co-host, but the single most important title I have is “Mom.” My son is 16 years old, my daughter is…
These Middle School Girls Had An Idea That Could Help Alzheimer’s Patients Remember Loved Ones
After 12-year-old Annie Gainer learned her grandfather had developed Alzheimer’s, it took only a year for an especially precious part of his memory to slip away — one that left…
Dramatic Video Shows Stark Contrast Between Life As A Child Bride And As A School Girl
Girls give up a lot when they are forced into marriage. A video produced by UNICEF highlights how different life is for a child bride as compared to a girl…
5 Reasons Why Early Retirement May Be A Bad Idea
Like a lot of people, you probably think early retirement is the stuff dreams are made of. But before you buy into the scenario that has two silver-haired foxes walking…
Kylie Jenner Is Almost Unrecognizable As A Blonde In Love Magazine Photo Shoot
Posing for Love magazine’s Spring/Summer 2015 issue was a family affair for the Kardashian-Jenner girls. Older sisters Kim Kardashian and Kendall Jenner already made headlines for their racy photos, and…
Older Students Are Less Likely To Think They’ll Get A Good Job
Older students are less confident than younger students that they will land a good job upon graduating, says a Gallup poll released Tuesday. The Gallup findings, which are based on…
Teen Girls Reviewed Super Bowl Commercials And What They Discovered Will Surprise You
Super Bowl commercials cover hundreds of brands and products during football’s biggest night. But one group of teenage girls thinks an important topic is missing. The Hatch program at SheKnows…
Not The Way White Girls Do
Girls of color don’t have films made about them. Especially not in the way white girls do. There’s no Mean Girls featuring a black co-lead, or a Ten Things I…
Altar Server Scandal Is Reminder Of How Far The Catholic Church Has To Go With Women
While Pope Francis has been widely hailed as a champion of social progress, when it comes to elevating women’s roles, critics say the Catholic Church still has a long way…
Latina Disney princess shows changing America
Princess Elena of Avalor, who will debut next year on Disney Junior’s “Sofia the First,” according to the company, appears to represent a commitment to diversitywhich also happens to be…
How to Super Bowl #LikeAGirl
Sorry, I can’t contain my excitement about this one. Remember the #LikeAGirl ad, which became a sensation last summer? It’s now been viewed online more than 80 million times worldwide,…
‘Like A Girl’ Super Bowl Ad Champions Female Empowerment On Football’s Biggest Stage
A viral cry for empowerment is about to ring out during the Super Bowl. – “When people watch the video, we know it changes their perception of the phrase ‘like…
All Around The World, Girls Are Doing Much Better Than Boys Academically
Girls are academically outperforming boys in many countries around the world — even in places where women face political, economic or social inequalities. A new report from Dr. Gijsbert Stoet…
Sugary Drinks Linked With Earlier Menstruation In Girls
By: Rachael Rettner Published: 01/27/2015 7:00 AM EST on LiveScience Girls who drink a lot of soda and other sugary drinks may get their first menstrual periods earlier than girls…
#CurlPower Hashtag Encourages Women To Put Down The Flat Iron & Embrace Their Curly Hair
Earlier this week, Dove debuted a video entitled “Love Your Curls.” The heart-warming campaign inspires young girls to be confident and proud of their natural hair, which ultimately sparked the…
‘Light Girls’ Producer Stephanie Frederic Explains Why We Need Healing From Colorism
Even if you have never heard of Stephanie Frederic, chances are you’ve seen her work. Frederic, a 20-year veteran of the film industry, has made a name for herself as…