Captain Charles Moore of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation first discovered the Great Pacific Garbage Patch,

Captain Charles Moore of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation first discovered the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, an immense, floating accumulation of plastic waste.

He continues to raise awareness about the escalating and detrimental problem of plastic debris choking our seas.

Tennis legend Billie Jean King congratulated Dr. Bernice Sandler, "godmother of Title IX," for receiving an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from

Tennis legend Billie Jean King congratulated Dr. Bernice Sandler, "godmother of Title IX," for receiving an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Drexel University. President John A. Fry presented the award during the Institute for Women's Health and Leadership's 20th Anniversary celebration.

Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 prohibits sex-based discrimination in any federally funded educational program or activity in the U.S.

Luisa Daniel Perez's life transformed through a small loan, business and empowerment training, and a supportive environment.

Her story demonstrates how these resources enabled her to

Luisa Daniel Perez's life transformed through a small loan, business and empowerment training, and a supportive environment.

Her story demonstrates how these resources enabled her to positively impact her community. Watch to learn more about her journey and the change she is catalyzing.

The Equality Effect is an innovative non-profit organization uniting human rights experts from Kenya, Malawi, Ghana, and Canada. They conduct groundbreaking legal work to advance women's and

The Equality Effect is an innovative non-profit organization uniting human rights experts from Kenya, Malawi, Ghana, and Canada. They conduct groundbreaking legal work to advance women's and girls' human rights.

Drawing on the Canadian experience, the organization promotes empowerment through equality research and practical initiatives. These include public legal education, policy reform, and test case litigation, all designed to achieve tangible change.

Their primary focus areas are violence against women, the feminization of HIV/AIDS, and women's property rights. For more information or to donate, please visit theequalityeffect.com.

Jensine Larsen, an award-winning social media entrepreneur and international journalist, founded