inspirational women
Discover expert analysis and the modern take on inspirational women, brought to you by Marie Claire.
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I Lost My Virginity to Rape and Didn't Even Know ItI thought he was my friend—I was wrong.
By Jenn Jackson Published
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These Remarkable Women Are Fighting ISIS. It's Time You Know Who They AreThese Remarkable Women Are Fighting ISIS. It's Time You Know Who They Are
By Elizabeth Griffin Published
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Somaly Mam's Story: "I Didn't Lie."
An explosive report in Newsweek last spring raised questions regarding the legitimacy of Cambodian anti-trafficking activist Somaly Mam, tainting the nearly two-decades-long work on behalf of victims that catapulted her into the global spotlight. But how do the allegations hold up? In her first interview since the scandal dominated headlines—and left her career and reputation in shambles—Mam tells her side of things.
By Abigail Pesta Published
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YOU DECIDE: Who Is Changing the World
Features YOU DECIDE: Who Is Changing the World
By Marie Claire Published
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31 Things We've Learned from Kirsten GillibrandFeatures U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand challenges women to become major players.
By Marianne Schnall Published
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20 Women Who Are Changing the RatioFeatures To the ceiling-smashing, see-it-to-be-it badasses spotlighted here, we salute you
By Marie Claire Published
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Who We Love: Georgina ChapmanThe Marchesa designer and cofounder raises awareness for the plight of Syrian refugees
By Michelle Guerrere Published
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6 Women Who Will Teach You How to Be Successful Before You Turn 35Features It used to take a lifetime to reach the pinnacle of success. Not for these highfliers. They're supersmart, crazy successful—and all under 35
By Sue Choi Published
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Dina Habib Powell Wants to Invest In Your FutureDina Habib Powell Wants to Invest In Your Future
By Christopher Lawrence Published
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Shakira Is Helping to Building Education CentersShakira Is Helping to Building Education Centers
By Max Chafkin Published
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Alicia Keys Is Standing Up to an Epidemic That's Killing KidsShe's standing up to an epidemic that's killing children
By Max Chafkin Published
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Rachel Lloyd Helps Bring Sex Trafficking Victims JusticeRachel Lloyd Helps Bring Sex Trafficking Victims Justice
By Karen Schwartz Published
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Nancy Lublin Is Doing Good Again and Again with DoSomething.Org
Nancy Lublin Is Doing Good Again and Again with DoSomething.Org
By Karen Schwartz Published
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Jennifer Hudson's Secret to Finding Hope After LossJennifer Hudson's Secret to Finding Hope After Loss
By Max Chafkin Published
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Jennifer Garner's Touching Story of Remembering Children Others ForgotJennifer Garner is remember the children that everyone else forgot.
By Max Chafkin Published
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Gabby Giffords Turns Her Tragedy Into an Action PlanGabby Giffords Turns Her Tragedy Into an Action Plan
By Christopher Lawrence Published
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Taylor Swift Has Given Grief a VoiceTaylor Swift Has Given Grief a Voice
By Max Chafkin Published
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Cecile Richards Has Our Back and Yours....Always (#THANKS!)Cecile Richards Has Our Back and Yours....Always (#THANKS!)
By Christopher Lawrence Published
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Gucci Creative Director, Frida Giannini, Makes Change FashionableGucci Creative Director, Frida Giannini, Makes Change Fashionable
By Christopher Lawrence Published
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Olivia Wilde Is Helping the World Re-think How We GiveActress Olivia Wilde is helping the world re-think how we give
By Max Chafkin Published
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Melinda Gates Never Forgets the Women Behind the NumbersShe never forgets that behind every data point, there's a mother, a daughter, and a sister.
By Christopher Lawrence Published
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Eva Longoria Is Empowering the Latina Community Through EducationEva Longoria Is Empowering the Latina Community Through Education
By Max Chafkin Published
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Kimberly Bryant Has Leveled the Digital Playing Field for Black WomenKimberly Bryant is leveling the digital playing field for black women everywhere.
By Karen Schwartz Published
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Stephanie Schriock Is Transforming Women Into Major ContendersStephanie Schriock Is Transforming Women Into Major Contenders
By Christopher Lawrence Published
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Revolution on Sorority RowYou'd think it was 1954 at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, where stepping inside the secret chapter rooms of sorority rush reveals a pre-Civil Rights Movement mind-set. But last fall, a group of women—black and white—stood up to the backward traditions that have kept the nation's largest Greek system segregated well into the 21st century.
By Kayla Webley Adler Published
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Stephanie Gilmore's Violent Attack Forced Her to Start OverWorld-class-surfer Stephanie Gilmore thought nothing could bring her down—until a violent attack ended her string of successes. Now her story is being told in a new documentary, Stephanie in the Water, which chronicles her comeback rise to the top of the waves.
By Ann Binlot Published



