Women's History Archives

Gender Equity in Farming Suggests Better Future for Food

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Agriculture is arguably the most important of our industries, and maintaining and improving our food systems is high on the global priority list. International organizations like the United Nations are now beginning to acknowledge the link between gender equity, sustainability and global food security. A UN Women report in 2022 found that giving women the same opportunities as men within the agricultural industry could reduce the number of malnourished people by up to 17%.

1972 – 2022: How Much Has Really Changed In 50 Years?

By Layla Maria Caba, age 10, Neena Sapkota, age 13, Cayzlen Rodriguez, age 9 abd Madison Harris, age 11

Women-Led Antiwar Movement of WWI

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Jane Addams & fellow women delegates of the International Women’s Congress, 1915. Photo by Wikimedia Commons By Jessie Mai Mitnick, age 12 During World War I, young men from all over the country were drafted into the war to fight. This left many women at home, living in fear of what could happen to their …

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Defense Secretary Lifts Ban on Women in Combat

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U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta lifts the ban on women serving in combat roles of the armed forces, opening up many other roles women were not allowed to serve in before.

Women Rise Up

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On February 14, hundreds of thousands of women across six continents gathered in groups and danced to raise awareness of violence against women and girls. Learn about how women throughout history have come together to demand change through public protest and mass demonstrations.