The Fem Word Vol. 75

CURATING STORIES OF BOLD WOMEN IN CREATIVE SPACES.

weekly dose of female excellence ahead xx

The Sovereign Council of Sudan passed an amendment to the country’s criminal code banning the deep-rooted practice of female genital mutilation. This is a victory for women’s rights, and an important step in reforming the justice system. ABC News

Kaizer Chiefs Football Club has become an ally for women’s empowerment through their support of Pink Codrs Africa - an organization working to get more African women into coding and STEM careers. Forbes

Breaking barriers: Dario Calmese is the first Black photographer to shoot a Vanity Fair cover... and Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis stars in it. CNN

Antonella Lerca is making history. She’s the first transgender woman to run for office in Bucharest, Romania and is representing the LBGTQ+ and sex workers communities. PinkNews

A group of mostly female investors -- including Serena Williams, Natalie Portman, and several U.S. women's soccer players -- are starting a National Women's Soccer League team in Los Angeles. The team will become the 11th franchise of the NWSL in 2022. Wall Street Journal

After winning the Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity for her environmental advocacy, Greta Thunberg reveals her plan to donate $114,000 to an organization that helps fight the pandemic in the Amazon. CNN

Beauty is diverse, and beauty standards are unique and different around the world. Take a look at these 20 beauties who defy and shake up the stereotypical faces we are all used to seeing. Cyprus Mail

Julie Donaldson is becoming the first woman to be part of the NFL team’s broadcast. She will be the main voice for the Washington football team, replacing George Michael. However, she will not be the play-by-play announcer - as women have regrettably never been selected for being that voice. Journal Inquire