Women’s History Month at Google

When women have the tools to take charge of their own lives, they make history. In the month of March, we’re highlighting women who’ve started the ripples of progress in the past, and the ones who are changing the course of history now. Though this change is happening everywhere, we’re sharing the stories that we’ve seen at Google—within the walls of our offices, and out in the world through people who use our products.

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In Mexico, one Googler gives girls their tümü moment

Googler Paola Escalante created a platform to give guidance to teenage girls and encourage them to work on becoming their best selves.

Porsche Taylor puts women in the driver's seat

Meet Porsche, who recently drove her motorcycle across the country with the Women Riders World Relay.

Together we rise: a Q&A with Libby VanderPloeg

Q&A with illustrator and designer Libby VanderPloeg, who recently partnered with Google's Women Techmakers.

Career development for journalists-turned-parents in Korea

The Google News Initiative is running a program to help reporters in Korea come back to newsrooms after parental leave.

How a Local Guide helps women achieve financial freedom

Priyanka Udadhyay, a Local Guide, helps women-led businesses succeed by writing reviews on Google Maps.

(Her)story in the making: our International Women's Day Doodle

Guest artist Julie Wilkinson from Makerie Studio shares her story and inspiration behind today's International Women’s Day Google Doodle.

Hey Google, tell me about an inspiring woman

Google Assistant and Google Arts & Culture are partnering to bring you facts about extraordinary women around the world.

Math gave Lilian Rincon a voice, and led to her passion

Meet the senior director of Google Assistant, who runs the team that creates new features and functions for the product.

Words of wisdom from three women in nonprofits

In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8, Google for Nonprofits asked three women in the community to share stories and advice.