Profiles

Kimia Yousofi, Fariba Hashimi and Yuldoz Hashimi are the the only female athletes representing Afghanistan at the Paris Games. 

Wales is about to have its first female leader in history with Eluned Morgan set to replace the current Welsh Labour Party leader.

Former pro-cyclist Kate Veronneau is determined to increase the visibility of women’s sport with the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift.

Professor Sandra Eades became Australia’s first Aboriginal medical doctor with a PhD. Her research investigated health of Aboriginal infants

Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike has declared victory after exit polls projected her winning a third consecutive term as head of Japan’s capital.

A leading advocate for domestic and family violence, Ashlee Donohue shares more on her work supporting Indigenous women seeking safety.

Two new trainees join Melbourne-based florist social enterprise, which aids young women from refugee backgrounds to secure employment.

ABC journalist and presenter Lisa Millar has announced she is stepping down from her role as co-presenter of ABC News Breakfast.

Marine Le Pen is the leader of the far-right National Rally party in France. What is she all about and what does she hope to do?

Jennie Carignan has been appointed Canada’s chief of defence: she is the first woman to serve as top commander of Canadian military.

CEO of Avani Solutions, Nicolette Maury has been recognised as a 2024 honoree for YPO’s Global Impact Award for her sustainability work.