As we celebrate our outstanding Wonder Women, we also recognize the women making history this year—championing equity and inspiring future generations. Below are some of their latest history-making accomplishments that we can all celebrate:
Women Athletes Receive Their Own Barbies
In honor of Barbie’s 65th anniversary, the toy brand has chosen nine athletes to honor by making a doll of their likeness. Knowing the role that sports can play in boosting girls’ confidence and leadership skills, these dolls are being released in tandem with the Barbie Dream Gap Project—a program that strives to level the playing field for girls in all areas of life. The dolls featured in this line include American tennis player Venus Williams, Canadian soccer player Christine Sinclair, Australian football player Mary Fowler, Mexican gymnast Alexa Moreno, Brazilian gymnast Rebeca Andrade, French boxer Estelle Mossely, Spanish para-triathlete Susana Rodriguez, Italian swimmer Federica Pellegrini and Polish track and field sprinter Ewa Swoboda. Photo Credit: MATTEL
Taylor Swift Breaks Numerous Records with New Album
Five Women Graduate from NASA’s 2024 Class
Oana Lungescu Becomes Longest-Serving NATO Spokesperson
In 2010, Oana Lungescu became the first woman, first journalist and the first person born in the former Eastern Bloc to be a NATO spokesperson. Now, after 14 years of service, she has also become the longest-serving spokesperson in NATO history. Fluent in five languages and with an impressive background in journalism, Lungescu has used her expertise to not only serve as the organization’s principal spokesperson, but has directed much of NATO’s media and communication procedures. Lungescu also served under two secretary generals and received the NATO Meritorious Service Medal in 2023. Photo Credit: DURSUN AYDEMIR/ANADOLU AGENCY/GETTY IMAGES
First Black Woman Air Force Pilot Takes Her Final Flight
Claudia Sheinbaum Becomes Mexico’s First Female President
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