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Championing Female Intelligence
Geekesse Newsgroup is dedicated to highlighting the achievements of intelligent women across various fields. We aim to inspire and support women and the men who appreciate their contributions. Join us in celebrating the intersection of science and femininity.
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Workers: Emma Tenayuca
Emma Tenayuca (1916-1999) was a Mexican-American labor organizer and civil rights activist who led a wave of strikes by women workers in Texas during the Great Depression. She is known as la pasionaria de Texas, or the Passionate One. For Further Reading: On One of…
Rebuilding the women’s movement in Afghanistan, one organization at a time
According to International Labour Organization data, women’s employment rate was 25 per cent lower by the end of 2022 compared to before the Taliban takeover in 2021. With women also banned from working in national and international NGOs as of December 2022, and…
Workers: Maria Moreno
Maria Moreno (1920-1989) was a farmworker and labor union activist during the Farmworkers’ Movement of the 1960s. She is the first woman to be hired as a union organizer. During her time with the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee, Maria led strikes and…
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Women in Technology
Discover the stories of women who are pioneering advancements in the tech industry, breaking barriers, and inspiring future generations.
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Learn about influential women who are leading businesses, driving economic growth, and redefining leadership.
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Understand the impact of women in politics who are championing change and representing diverse voices on the global stage.
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