150 Women Who Shake the World
They're starting revolutions, opening schools, and fostering a brave new generation. From Detroit to Kabul, these women are making their voices heard.
Women in the World 2013: It’s On!
Newsweek and The Daily Beast are excited to announce the 2013 Women in the World Summit on April 4 and 5. Get your tickets today.
Save the date: the fourth annual Women in the World Summit will take place April 4 and 5 in New York City. The event will be held at Lincoln Center and will feature The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton, Meryl Streep, Oprah Winfrey, Tina Brown, Dr. Hawa Abdi, Tererai Trent, Ambassador Susan E. Rice, Eva Longoria, Barkha Dutt, Angelina Jolie, Ping Fu, Dr. Mamphela Ramphele, Michaela DePrince, Ambassador Melanne Verveer, Diane von Furstenberg, Anne Finucane, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, America Ferrera, Lesley Stahl, Susana Trimarco, Rula Jebreal, Cynthia McFadden, Ai-jen Poo, Deborah Roberts, Julie Hamp, and many more inspiring women and men to be announced soon. Buy your tickets here. All proceeds from ticket sales go to the Women in the World Foundation, which promotes solutions that advance women and girls throughout the world.
Plus, see highlights from the 2012 summit and read last year’s list of 150 women who changed the world.
Highlights from Women in the World 2012. (Marc Bryan-Brown)
2013 Women in the World Speakers
Inspiring women from around the globe will convene in April for the 2013 Women in the World Summit. See who’s coming!
International Women's Day
Through Her Lens
From invisible Iranians to dealing with an overweight body, see works from female photographers to watch.
FINANCIAL INCLUSION
Turning Poor Kids Into Savers
Women in the World
How to End Violence Against Women
Secret Weapon
The Woman Behind ‘Girls’
Women’s Advocate
Climate Change’s Gender Gap
Women in the World: It’s On!
Newsweek and The Daily Beast are excited to announce the 2013 Women in the World Summit on April 4 and 5. Get your tickets today.
Why I Choose to Be Child-Free
DINKs, DILDOs, and other readers respond to Joel Kotkin and Harry Siegel’s Newsweek story about America's declining birthrate and share their reasons for remaining child-free.
Beyond Betty Friedan
Gail Sheehy looks at the new, strategic feminism, as PBS prepares to air the documentary ‘Makers: Women Who Make America’ tonight.
The Next Women’s Ambassador
As Melanne Verveer departs, who could be Obama’s new champion for women and girls? By Katie Baker.
Robin Roberts to Be Honored at DVF Awards
Diane von Furstenberg joins GMA's Robin Roberts to talk about the annual DVF Awards and reveals the courageous anchor will be honored at this year's event on April 5th.
The Plus-Size Blogging Craze
“Fatshion” is a popular community on Tumblr, where plus-size bloggers post pictures of themselves as a way of celebrating their size. Judy McGuire reports.
The Power in ‘Girl Rising’
The film, which will be released March 7, advocates for the education of girls around the world. Eliza Shapiro reports.
‘Feminine Mystique’ at 50
Three feminists from different generations revisit Friedan’s classic. By Jessica Bennett, Letty Cottin Pogrebin, and Alisa Solomon.
Breastfeeding Wins Another Round
A new CDC study is just the latest news to buoy the pro-breastfeeding camp, reports Eliza Shapiro.
The Book China Hates
Ping Fu talks to Katie Baker about the online backlash to her new memoir, ‘Bend, Not Break.’
The World After Hillary
She changed the game irrevocably, and now she’s about to transform it again—by walking away. Plus, read the full transcript of her farewell speech.
Malala Speaks!
Tina Brown and Angelina Jolie announce gathering strength for an education fund in her honor.
Calling Out Victoria’s Secret
How two women’s online plea is pushing the lingerie giant to the ‘survivor bra’ market. By Nina Strochlic.
Taking Stock
Roe v. Wade Turns 40
Interactive: The Geography of Abortion Access
See locations of the country’s 724 clinics and distance to the closest clinic in different areas. By Michael Keller and Allison Yarrow.
STARTING OVER
Ground Zero of the Abortion War
Word Play
Call It By Its Name: Abortion
Roe v. Wade
Readers Share Their Abortion Stories
A Day in the Life
Inside an Oklahoma Abortion Clinic
Why Investing in Women Works
When companies support women, write Melanne Verveer and Kim Azzarelli, their businesses and communities win.
Way to Go, Panetta!
Women on the Frontlines
The Female Fighter I Knew
Veteran Anthony Woods recalls a brave lieutenant who lost her life in Afghanistan.
Military Progress
Fully Integrated, Finally
WOMEN IN COMBAT
Bravery and Beauty
The Sperm Donor Trap
After gifting his DNA via Craigslist, a Kansas man may be on the hook for $6,000 in child support. Fair?
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